Central Web Services

Drupal is an open-source content management system (CMS) hosted by Central Web Services for use by the OSU campus.  Drupal allows users with no technical or programming knowledge to create full featured websites. 

CWS provides a centralized installation of Drupal 6, known as OSU Drupal, running a specific set of installed modules.  We keep this installation patched and up-to-date so you don't have to.  If there are specific modules that OSU Drupal does not have and you think would be of benefit to the OSU community, please review our module evaluation criteria and submit a request.

We also provide a core set of customizable OSU themes developed by University Marketing and CWS.  These provide a quick way to give your site an OSU look-and-feel in line with the OSU brand guidelines.  Web Communications provides guidance within the brand guidelines on acceptable customizations of the OSU Drupal themes.  CWS can also build custom Drupal themes from existing graphic designs.  This custom development is done at our standard rates.

CWS offers training on OSU Drupal 6 use and features to the OSU campus.  All of our training is available at no cost.  Visit our training information page to see a description of the courses, or register directly at the Professional Development website.

OSU Drupal is available at no cost to colleges, departments, institutes, groups and projects on the OSU campus.  We provide both development and production Drupal environments, allowing users to create sites before they are live to the public.  To request your Drupal website, please use our contact form.

The OSU Drupal Support list is a mailing list available to all members of the OSU community.  It is a great place to ask and receive answers to Drupal questions.