Licensing, Trademarks & Commercial Products

Colorado State University is the sole owner of its name, symbols, graphics and marks. Only officially licensed vendors may apply the university name, symbols, graphics and/or marks to products.

If you are a commercial vendor interested in becoming licensed, visit the licensing site for more information.

On-Campus Communications & Products

If you are a CSU student or a member of the faculty or staff, there are four steps to using the institutional name, symbols, graphics and/or marks.

  1. You must adhere to the University’s graphic standards and other guidelines, as listed in the Communicator’s Toolbox.
  2. You must adhere to the Uniform Communications Assurance Policy outlined in the Communicator’s Toolbox.
  3. You must have artwork for your item approved by the appropriate staff member as listed below:
    • The Department of Athletics approves all varsity and sport club items (apparel, uniforms and equipment), contact Michelle Fargher at 970-491-5433
    • The Communication & Creative Services web team approves Web sites, contact Leslie Hilbert at 970-491-1128.
    • Communication & Creative Services approves all other items, contact Juliana Hissrich at 970-491-6622.
  4. You must use a licensed vendor to manufacture your item.

Communications and Creative Services can assist you in creating print-ready files to vendor specs.

Web & Electronic Communications

Web Central is a starting point and resource for Web development at Colorado State University. The site outlines procedures, guidelines, important information and references, and provides a forum for the exchange of information and ideas related to Web page administration and development at Colorado State.