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K-12 & Higher Education Print Solutions

Education & Campus Printing Services

Enrollment brochures, campus banners, and event programs.
Budget-friendly pricing that fits academic budgets.
Reliable delivery aligned with the academic calendar.

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Printing Solutions for Schools and Universities

Catdi Printing has supported K-12 schools, colleges, and universities across the Houston area for over 30 years with reliable, budget-friendly printing that meets the unique demands of education. From enrollment brochures and campus signage to commencement programs and alumni newsletters, we understand the academic calendar, budget constraints, and quality expectations that educational institutions require from a print partner.

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Essential Products

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Enrollment & Admissions Materials

Attract prospective students and families with professionally designed viewbooks, program brochures, and admissions packets that showcase your institution's strengths.

Viewbooks, program guides, and campus brochures
Premium coated paper with vivid campus photography
Variable data for personalized prospective student outreach
Coordinated design across print and digital admissions

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Event Programs & Tickets

Produce polished programs for athletics, performing arts, fundraising galas, and academic ceremonies that reflect your institution's pride and professionalism.

Saddle-stitched and multi-page program booklets
Custom tickets with sequential numbering and tear-off stubs
Sponsor recognition and advertising layouts
Fast turnaround for recurring seasonal events

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Campus Signage & Banners

Welcome visitors, celebrate achievements, and promote upcoming events with durable campus signage and banners designed for indoor and outdoor display.

Vinyl and fabric banners with grommets or pole pockets
Retractable banner stands for lobbies and event spaces
Wayfinding signage for campus buildings and parking areas
Weather-resistant materials for outdoor installations

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Fundraiser & Booster Flyers

Rally community support for athletics, arts programs, and capital campaigns with eye-catching flyers and posters that drive attendance and donations.

8.5"x11" and 11"x17" on vibrant glossy or matte stock
Full-color printing with school colors and mascot branding
Designed for bulletin boards, backpack stuffers, and handouts
Quick turnaround for time-sensitive fundraising pushes

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Alumni Communications

Keep graduates engaged with printed alumni magazines, newsletters, and annual fund appeal letters that maintain lifelong connections to your institution.

Magazine and newsletter formats with professional layouts
Variable data for class year and giving history personalization
Integrated mail processing for large alumni databases
Coordinated campaigns with reply envelopes for annual fund drives

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Commencement Printing

Celebrate your graduates with premium commencement programs, diploma covers, and ceremony signage that honor this milestone with the quality it deserves.

Multi-page programs with graduate names and honors
Padded diploma covers with foil stamping
Stage banners and processional signage
Invitation cards and announcement mailings for families

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Classroom Materials

Support teaching and learning with printed workbooks, lab manuals, course packets, and supplementary materials that enhance the classroom experience.

Saddle-stitched and spiral-bound course packets
Black-and-white and full-color options for budget flexibility
Custom covers with department and course branding
Short-run printing for semester-specific materials

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Direct Mail Campaigns

Reach prospective students, parents, and community members with targeted direct mail campaigns for enrollment drives, open houses, and capital campaigns.

EDDM for community awareness within your district boundaries
Targeted lists by age, household income, and proximity to campus
Oversized postcards and self-mailer brochures
Full-service: design, print, mail processing, and delivery tracking

Enrollment Marketing: Competing for Students with Print

In an era of declining enrollment and increasing competition among schools, effective marketing is no longer optional for educational institutions — it's essential. Whether you're a private K-12 school competing for tuition-paying families, a community college recruiting first-generation students, or a university attracting out-of-state applicants, your printed enrollment materials are often the first tangible impression a prospective student has of your institution. A high-quality viewbook or admissions brochure communicates investment, pride, and academic quality in a way that a website alone cannot. Direct mail is particularly effective for enrollment marketing because it reaches households that may not be actively searching online. A well-timed postcard to families with high school juniors — featuring campus photography, program highlights, and a QR code to schedule a campus tour — can generate applications from students who weren't yet on your radar. Catdi Printing helps admissions offices build and execute multi-touch enrollment campaigns that combine direct mail, printed collateral, and event materials into a cohesive recruiting strategy.

Event Promotion: From Homecoming to Commencement

Schools and universities host dozens of events each year — athletic games, performing arts productions, fundraising galas, alumni reunions, open houses, and commencement ceremonies. Each one requires printed materials: tickets, programs, posters, banners, and signage. The quality of these materials reflects directly on the institution and sets the tone for the attendee experience. Catdi Printing works with event coordinators across K-12 and higher education to produce event materials on tight timelines and tighter budgets. We understand that a homecoming program needs to be finalized the week before the game, that commencement programs require last-minute name additions, and that fundraising gala materials need to impress donors who are evaluating whether to write a check. Our fast turnaround, flexible short-run printing, and experience with academic calendars make us the print partner that campus event teams rely on year after year.

Alumni Engagement: Print That Maintains Lifelong Connections

Alumni are an institution's most valuable long-term asset. They provide donations, mentorship, networking opportunities for current students, and word-of-mouth referrals that drive future enrollment. Keeping alumni engaged requires consistent, high-quality communication — and print remains the gold standard for alumni outreach. An alumni magazine that arrives in the mailbox is read, shared, and kept in ways that an email newsletter never is. Annual fund appeals are another area where print dramatically outperforms digital. Studies show that direct mail fundraising appeals generate response rates 5-10x higher than email solicitations. A personalized letter referencing a graduate's class year, major, and past giving history — produced using variable data printing — creates a connection that motivates action. Catdi Printing partners with advancement offices to produce alumni magazines, annual fund letters, reunion invitations, and capital campaign materials that strengthen the bond between graduates and their alma mater.

Budget-Conscious Printing for Education

Educational institutions operate under strict budget constraints, and every dollar spent on printing must be justified. That's why Catdi Printing offers pricing structures specifically designed for schools and universities — including volume discounts, purchase order billing, and consolidated ordering across departments and campuses. By centralizing your print procurement through a single vendor, you eliminate the inefficiencies and cost overruns that come from individual departments ordering from different suppliers. We also help schools optimize their print spending by recommending cost-effective alternatives without sacrificing quality. For example, a two-color interior with a full-color cover can reduce a program's cost by 40% while maintaining a professional appearance. Digital printing for short runs under 500 eliminates the setup costs of offset, making small-batch classroom materials and departmental brochures affordable. Our goal is to help you stretch your print budget further so that more dollars go toward what matters most — educating students.

Why Schools Choose Catdi Printing

Educational institutions need a print partner who understands tight budgets, tight timelines, and the importance of representing your school with pride.

Budget-Friendly Pricing

Competitive pricing and volume discounts designed for education budgets and purchase order processes.

School Year Scheduling

We align production to your academic calendar — enrollment season, homecoming, commencement, and everything in between.

Multi-Campus Consistency

District-wide branding consistency across every school, department, and athletic program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We offer education pricing for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. School districts ordering across multiple campuses receive additional volume discounts. Contact us with your institution's details for a custom quote.

We produce viewbooks, program brochures, acceptance packets, campus maps, financial aid guides, and direct mail recruitment campaigns. Our design team understands how to create materials that resonate with prospective students and parents.

Yes. We produce commencement programs, diploma covers, honor roll certificates, invitations, and banquet materials. We recommend ordering 6-8 weeks before graduation to ensure everything is perfect, though rush service is available.

Absolutely. We produce event flyers, raffle tickets, sponsorship packets, thank-you cards, and banners for school fundraisers. PTA and booster clubs appreciate our affordable pricing and fast turnaround.

Yes. We print building directories, department signs, event banners, window graphics, and outdoor directional signage. Our materials are durable enough for permanent installation or temporary event use.