University Seal
University Seal
University Seal
About the seal
The oldest and most ornate symbol of the institution, the University seal authenticates official University documents and signifies the importance of special occasions and events. The elements of the seal include the torch of knowledge, an open book, a globe, oak leaves, and the words, eruditio spes mundi, Latin for “education, hope of the world.”
Using the seal
The seal may be used on the following items:
- official University documents
- formal documents, such as diplomas, certificates, legal documents and contracts
- publications of the Board of Trustees, the Office of the President, the executive officers of the University and deans
- other official, ceremonial or historical University materials
- major media and fund-raising initiatives
- limited merchandise with advance approval by University Publications
Because of the seal’s complexity, it’s important to use the right version for the size and type of your project. The seal may not be altered or combined with logos, but it may be embossed, stamped, screened into a background, reversed to white or reproduced in:
- black
- brown: spot color: PMS 4695, process color: C0, M81, Y100, K77, on-screen: R63, G27, B10, web: EDD51C
- metallic gold (PMS 873) on coated stock only
- gold foil (No. 817)