If your department is not eligible for the Department Web Framework, or you have in-house resources to assist with website management, we encourage you to explore the following options:
Free consultation
Members of the College's Marketing Communications team can provide advice and guide you toward solutions appropriate to your project. Our visual designers may be able to provide graphic design assistance or our web developers may be able to provide access to Drupal modules and theme code. Request a free consultation
Department design guidelines
Following these guidelines will ensure that your site looks professional and is consistent with sites built in the Department Web Framework, leading to a better experience for users (i.e., your students and faculty!). See our department design guidelines
Site Express
The Site Express service is currently available to select units in the College of Arts & Sciences. Typically these units offer degrees, or other academic credentials, but are not a department. Examples include: Diversity Studies, Integrated Social Sciences, and the Musical Theater program. Learn more about Site Express
UW Sites Network
Get a UW-branded WordPress site quickly and easily, without having to worry about the setup or technical maintenance. WordPress can power regular websites as well as blogs. Learn about the UW Sites Network
Custom WordPress or Drupal
If you need more flexibility than the UW Sites Network provides, build your own site with one of these open-source content management systems used widely around campus. Hosting options include UW-IT shared servers (free) and Pantheon (approved UW vendor). There are active communities of both Drupal users and WordPress users here at UW.