Purpose

To provide guidance to the University community about the use, meaning and/or purpose of identifying marks, motto, and colors of the University.

Scope

All members of the University community and anyone outside the University desiring to use the University’s motto, colors, seal, coat of arms, or other indicia.

Policy History

Effective Date: October 2, 1975

Approval: March 26, 2025

Policy History:

Approved in Original Form: October 2, 1975
Approved as Amended: October 25, 1993
Approved as Amended: June 12, 2000
Approved as Amended: May 16, 2016
Approved as Amended: March 26, 2025

Maintenance of Policy: University President

Policy

1. The Seal of the University shall be in the form indicated in the Appendix and shall be used for the authentication of deeds, contracts, and other legal instruments in the formal conduct of the corporate business of the University. The Seal shall only be used for these purposes.

2. The Coat of Arms of the University shall be in the form indicated in the Appendix and shall be attached to diplomas and similar instruments requiring authentication in the conduct of the academic affairs of the University. The Coat of Arms shall only be used for these purposes.

3. Pro Deo et Patria (For God and Country) is the motto of the University, a motto which indicates the twofold duty all have of serving both God and neighbor. Patria, translated, means “native land” but it should be interpreted as embracing the whole world. The motto appears on the Coat of Arms and on the Seal of the University.

4. The combination of blue and red are the University colors, representing the theme of devotion to Mary and loyalty toward country.

5. Other University indicia or identifying features, such as marks and logos, may only be used with written permission (such as a license) and/or in accordance with applicable University policies and guidelines.