Logos
CU Ƶ's logo systemis the foundation of a strong visual identy for the Ƶ. Sincedifferent entites have different logo requirements, use the navigation bar to the right to learn more aboutlogo guidelines for your specific entity.
CU Ƶ Logo
The CUƵ signature includestwo elements: thelogomark(interlocking CU) and thewordmark(university name).
School, College or Unit Logos
Logos for university groups—also known as logo signature extensions or unit-specific lockups—follow a standardized and consistent visual hierarchy that supports the University of Colorado brand while providing a clear and strong unit or group identifier.
Named School/College Logos
Schools or colleges that have received contributions that allow naming of the school or college for a donor or benefactor (as approved by the CU Foundation and Board of Regents) feature a distinctive typeface and slightwordmarkadjustment for the donor-named element.
Athletics Logo & Licensing
The use of athletics marks (e.g.,“Ralphie”and the athleticsinterlocking CU) are exclusive to theDepartment of Intercollegiate Athletics.They may be used in limited school-spirit instances, as approved by the CUƵ chancellor through the Strategic Marketing Alliance.
Student Organizations
For studentgroups that would like a logo expressingtheir connection to theƵ, the university allowsstudent organizations in good standing to receive a set of interlocking CUlogos thatfeature their student organizationname.
Co-branding & Subidentities
A small number of entities at the university operate under the auspices of, or in conjunction with,external entities, such as agencies of the federal government.Those that do may be granted use of the external entity’s logo in conjunction with the university logo, as approved by the University Brand Identity Standards Board.
University Seals
The official university seal (with Greek lettering as part of the interior design) lends authenticity to documents that emanate from the university, particularly in its corporate capacity.
The commercial seal (English lettering as part of the interior design) has limited application and should not be substituted for approved university marks on business collateral (e.g., stationery, envelopes, etc.), web pages, electronic applications, print pieces, signage, vehicles or apparel.
