The USM Identity: Other Official University Marks

University Seal

The seal of the University will remain unchanged and will be used to authenticate the highest official University documents. It may be used on other formal documents. The seal indicates official sanction, while the logo represents the University's image and visual identity.

University of Southern Maine seal

Athletic Department Logo and Mascot

The USM Department of Athletics logo will be supported for use on athletic equipment, event signage, and other athletic promotional materials. This logo and mascot are the property of the University and are reserved for the exclusive use of USM Athletics. As with other universities, the USM Department of Athletics is the only unit of USM that has a logo aside from the official USM identity system and letterhead aside from the official USM style. For information regarding the use of the USM Athletics logo, visit www.usm.maine.edu/image/athletics or contact Al Bean, athletics director, at 780-5588.

Athletics logo

Student-funded Clubs and Organizations

Due to their nature and frequent changes in leadership, student clubs and organizations recognized by the University and funded primarily by students may use their own logos and wordmarks when communicating with an on-campus audience. When communicating off campus, they must use the official USM logo.

University of Maine System Logo

This mark represents the University of Maine System, the umbrella organization of all Maine state colleges and universities. It is a separate and distinct identity from that of USM and should only be used for University of Maine System communications.

University of Maine System logo

USM Identity Guide and Style Manual Home

THE USM IDENTITY
• About USM Identity
• University Names
• University Colors
• The USM Logo
• Logo Usage with Dept, Program, and Office Names
• Other Official University Marks
• Special Events Graphics

CORRESPONDENCE
• USM Letterhead Guidelines
• USM Letterhead Microsoft Word Templates
• Envelopes/Mailing Labels
• Business Cards
• Buck Slips
• Fax Sheet

PRINT GUIDELINES
• University Requirements for Print Pieces
• Examples of Logo Usage on Print Pieces
• Recommended Type Styles
• USM Editorial Style
• USM Print Advertising

USM POWERPOINT TEMPLATES

WEB USAGE

ATHLETICS STYLE GUIDE

USM SIGNAGE
• Interior Signage
• Exterior Signage
• Banners
• Vehicles

TOOLS/TEMPLATES
• USM Fax Sheet (PDF)
• USM Logos for Print and Web Usage
• USM PowerPoint Templates
• USM Letterhead Microsoft Word Templates
• USM Web Page Templates

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