External Site Policy

Kent State University requires departments and units to build content within our Drupal platform.

This ensures a seamless user experience, alignment with web standards and optimized accessibility. However, we recognize there are instances where external solutions are required. This policy outlines the requirements and guidelines for microsites, third-party vendors and commercial sponsorships on Kent State University websites.

While these external solutions are sometimes necessary, we strongly encourage all content to be built within Drupal to:

• Ensure alignment with university-wide web standards.
• Maintain a consistent user experience across all web properties.
• Optimize accessibility and search engine performance.

If you believe your project requires a microsite, third-party solution, or commercial sponsorship, please submit a support ticket.

Microsites

A microsite is a smaller, self-contained website that supports specific events, campaigns, or programs but exists outside the primary kent.edu structure. The following are allowances, required elements and recommendations for any site approved to be positioned as a microsite - which would be developed by Kent State and/or third-party vendors as of June 2017. 

Approval of all microsites is required, in order to verify that the baseline requirements are met.

Third-Party Vendor Websites

Third-party vendors may provide web solutions that integrate with Kent State’s digital infrastructure, such as applications, portals, or forms.

Commercial Sponsorships on Kent State Websites

Kent State allows limited commercial sponsorships on university websites where they align with institutional values and benefit students, faculty, or the broader university community.