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Standards & Guides

Logo & Visual Identity

This guide shows you how to appropriately use the University logo to create a unifying look and feel with your University communications. Applying the logo in a consistent way plays an important role in upholding our brand strategy

Brand Architecture

The official brand and sub-brands work in conjunction to promote the University. There are several tiers of sub-brands, this guide will help you understand what brand guidelines your department/organization will need to follow.

Editorial Style Guide

How you say something is just as important as what you say. This guide will help you create written content that is consistent, compelling, and reinforces the University brand.

University Websites

The University brand standards apply to all our websites as well. This guide will help make our websites look consistent and fall within the broader University brand guidelines.

Events Calendar

The official events calendar utilizes user-generated content so anyone with a Humboldt username and password can submit an event using the 25Live room reservation system. This guide will help you understand how to use the events calendar to promote University events.

Social Media

Social Media is an important part of marketing the University. When generating social media content, it's important to remember you are reporesenting the University. This guide will help you generate quality content and keep the tone and style within our brand strategy brand strategy.

Prior Review Required for Items Using the Humboldt Brand

Use of University or Athletics logos is subject to licensing and trademark guidelines. 

Before you place an order, Marketing & Communications must review the use of any logos that are printed on clothing or giveaways, such as (but not limited to) water bottles, mugs, and pens. This review is required to ensure appropriate use and consistency with the brand standards. 

Contact Marketing & Communications at 
marcom@humboldt.edu
or (707) 826-3321.