Colleges and universities can be very confusing and intimidated. One of the most significant things the college or university can provide to its students, visitors, and employees is proper signage throughout the campus. This will let everyone know where they are going. Without proper signage, people will get lost, students will be late to classes, and employees might not get to work on time. • Buildings It is important to identify the buildings on the campus of the college or university. Some schools are very large and have multiple buildings. Is it especially important to identify the different buildings for freshman and visitors. People who are on the campus on a regular basis would get used to knowing what each building was, but people who are not used to it need to be given direction. • Doors The doors to each office and classroom need to be clearly identified. If this does not happen, students will have a difficult time finding the right place. This could mean places like financial aid, the dean's office, or a classroom. There may be a lot of rooms in each building, so they need to be clearly marked. • Hallways Some colleges and universities have sections of buildings that are devoted to different facets of the school. For instance, the administration is usually housed in the same area. Therefore, it is important to use signs to tell people what particular hallways are housing a certain department. This will help people get to where they need to go in an efficient manner. • Parking Parking lots at colleges and universities can be very large. Using signs to tell people where they are parked can be important. This would be so they can find their car when they come out of a building. Furthermore, some parking might be reserved for administration or security. These spots need to be clearly marked so the wrong people do not park in them. Making sure the college or university has the proper signs can help students, parents, and employees understand where they are going. It also helps people get to where they need to go. Without proper signs, people may not be able to find what they are looking for. Employing a company like James River Signs will enable you to get the signs you need. Additionally, they can help install the signs and give guidance about what is needed and where it needs to go. This guidance can help the college or university focus resources on other areas because they know the signage is being taken care of.