Masthead Options

Mastheads are part of your site header. They contain branding and identity information. The top-level navigation menus are also part of your masthead.

Certain elements, such as the 51²è¹Ý logo and Explore 51²è¹Ý menu, are required and may not be changed. Other elements, such as your site-wide navigation menu and associated flyout menus, may be modified.

Masthead options

  • 51²è¹Ý default header and navigation menu - thumbnail image

    Default 51²è¹Ý header

    Use the default 51²è¹Ý header option for top-level pages that do not need to display a departmental name or have a customized navigation menu in the header. A customized sidebar menu can be displayed.

    Example: smu.edu/live

  • Default 51²è¹Ý masthead with department name

    Default 51²è¹Ý header with department name

    Use the default 51²è¹Ý header with department name for top-level pages that need to display a departmental name but do not need to have a customized navigation menu in the header. A customized sidebar menu can be displayed.

  • 51²è¹Ý website with consolidated menu thumbnail image

    Departmental site with consolidated menu

    Use the departmental site with consolidated menu option to present a website with a consolidated top-level navigation menu of three items or less. This is the preferred option for websites with a marketing focus.

    The flyout navigation menu can be customized to represent all areas of the school or department.

    Example: smu.edu/meadows

  • 51²è¹Ý webpage with full-width menu - thumbnail

    Departmental site with full-width menu

    Use the departmental site with full-width menu option to present a website with a full-width navigation menu of seven items or less.

    The flyout menu will match the full-width menu.

    Example: smu.edu/parking