Licensing, Trademarks and 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 and 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.
- You must adhere to the University’s graphic standards and other guidelines, as listed in the Communicator’s Toolbox.
- You must adhere to the Uniform Communications Assurance Policy outlined in the Communicator’s Toolbox.
- You must have artwork for your item approved by the appropriate staff member as listed below:
- Varsity and sport club items (apparel, uniforms and equipment) - Artwork must be approved by Michelle Fargher, Assistant Director of Marketing and Licensing, at 970-491-5433 or michelle.fargher@colostate.edu.
- Items for internal use - Artwork must be approved by Communication and Creative Services, contact Natalie McCatty at 970-491-4179.
- Web sites and electronic communications - The Department of Web Communications approves Web sites, contact Leslie Hilbert at 970-491-1128.
- 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 and 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.
