Getting Started with WordPress at PVAMU

Intended Audience: Students, Faculty, and Staff

Summary

WordPress is used to maintain Prairie View A&M University’s website. Before requesting access to your departmental site, you must complete WordPress Training provided by the Web Services Department. Trainings are conducted monthly, but on-demand sessions can also be scheduled. Access requires approval from your department head or supervisor and submission of a signed WordPress Access Request Form.

Problem

Departments and staff often need to update websites but may lack the proper access or knowledge of university standards. Without formal training and approval, content could become inconsistent or misaligned with PVAMU’s visual identity.

Solution

WordPress is used to maintain Prairie View A&M University’s website. You must attend WordPress Training provided by Web Services Department before requesting access. Trainings are conducted monthly but we can also provided an on-demand training session. Please email us at webservices@pvamu.edu to schedule an appointment.

To gain access to WordPress, a department head / supervisor has to sign the WordPress Access Request. The form can be submitted via fax at (936) 261-9342 or by scanning it and sending via email to webservices@pvamu.edu

PVAMU requires WordPress training and supervisor-approved access requests to ensure that:

  • Staff and faculty understand PVAMU’s web, branding, and editorial standards.

  • Departmental websites maintain professionalism and accessibility.

  • University guidelines are followed consistently across all web content.

Steps

How to Request Access

  1. Attend Training

    • Complete WordPress Basic Training provided by Web Services.

    • Trainings are scheduled monthly, but on-demand sessions are also available.

    • To schedule, email webservices@pvamu.edu.

  2. Submit Access Request Form

    • Your department head or supervisor must sign the WordPress Access Request Form.

    • Submit the form by fax to (936) 261-9342 or by scanning and emailing it to webservices@pvamu.edu.

    • Instructions and the form are available here: WordPress Access Request Form

Steps to Use WordPress

Once access is approved, follow these steps to manage your site:

  1. Log in

  2. Access Your Site

    • From the WordPress Dashboard, select your assigned departmental or program site.

  3. Create or Edit Content

    • Use Pages and Posts to manage site content.

    • Use the block editor for adding text, images, and media.

  4. Use Copilot (Optional)

    • Use AI assistance to generate drafts, reformat content, or improve clarity.

  5. Apply PVAMU Guidelines

    • Follow official standards for branding, style, and accessibility (see below).

  6. Publish and Review

    • Always preview your page before publishing.

    • Select Publish to make updates live immediately.

Please Follow the Guidelines

When posting content to PVAMU websites, follow these university-approved guidelines:

  • Social Media Guidelines

  • Visual Identity Guidelines

  • Web Standards

  • PVAMU Editorial Style Guide

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