Use of University Name

Policy number: 1.5

Policy section: Institutional Affairs

Revised Date: July 20, 2026

1.  Policy Statement

It is the policy of the University that the use of the University name for any purpose in any non-University endeavor is strictly prohibited unless approved in writing by an authorized University official.

Individuals or entities who contract with the University for goods or services are not permitted to imply an endorsement by the University of their goods or services by virtue of their contract with the University; provided, however, a third party may use the University name when reporting a transaction to regulatory authorities as required by applicable law.

2. Student Organization Names

  1. The words “ÎÞÂëרÇø” or the acronym “ÎÞÂëרÇø” may not precede the name of a recognized student organization. A recognized student organization may list its ÎÞÂëרÇø affiliation at the end of the name of the organization, followed by a comma or parentheses, i.e., Chess Club at ÎÞÂëרÇø or Chess Club (ÎÞÂëרÇø).
  2. A Recognized student organization may not imply that it is acting with the authority or as an agent of ÎÞÂëרÇø.
  3. An unrecognized or unofficial student organization may not use the words “ÎÞÂëרÇø” or the acronym “ÎÞÂëרÇø” or the University’s trademarks, seal, or indicia for any purpose.

3. Events

Events held in accordance with University Policies 5.15 and 6.4 shall not be named, titled, or marketed in a way that implies the University’s endorsement of the event, unless the event has obtained the expressed permission of the Vice President for Development and External Affairs. This includes, but is not limited to, the following examples:

  1. “ÎÞÂëרÇø presents”
  2. “Presented by ÎÞÂëרÇø”
  3. “Brought to you by ÎÞÂëרÇø”
  4. “Made possible by ÎÞÂëרÇø”
  5. “Hosted by ÎÞÂëרÇø”

4.  Private Use

  1. University faculty, staff and students may refer to their status with the University in connection with personal activities, including consulting, provided that any title or position is accurately identified, and provided that such use does not imply University endorsement of any product, project or service.
  2. University faculty, staff and students may not use the University’s name, trademarks, seal, indicia, or facilities in any print, video, or electronic announcement, advertising or promotional material, publication, correspondence or commercial which could in any fashion be construed as implying University endorsement of any product, project or service.

5.  University Letterhead

The use of University letterhead for any purpose other than official University business is strictly prohibited.

6.  Related Policies

  1. University Policy 1.6, Use of University Seal
  2. University Policy 5.15, Events Not Sponsored by ÎÞÂëרÇø
  3. University Policy 6.4, Use of University Facilities by University and Non-University Individuals and Organizations
  4. University Policy 9.4, Political Activity, Protests, and Demonstrations
  5. University Policy 13.1, Use of ÎÞÂëרÇø Logos, Wordmarks and Brand Statements

Revised: July 20, 2026

Adopted: June 1, 1994

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