Logos
Logos
New Jersey City University's logos are our most valuable brand assets. Always position the logo for maximum impact and give it plenty of room to breathe. This will help to ensure our logo’s visibility and legibility.
Institutional Logos
This NJCU logo is the symbol of our academic institution. It is primarily used in communications for general audiences, influencers, and prospective graduate students.
Athletics/Spirit Marks
Athletics/Spirit marks represent the Gothic Knight athletics teams as well as all Student Life offices and activities. These are used primarily for communications with student athletes, sports fans, prospective undergraduate students as well as NJCU's undergraduate student population.
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Colors
By limiting the use of colors, our logos will feel contemporary and modern. Other brand elements will give us flexibility with identity, but it's important that our logo retains a singular, iconic identity.
Our institutional logo can be used in green, black and reversed in white.
Athletics/Spirt marks can be used in green, black, gold, and reversed in white.
When the NJCU logo is placed on a background other than white (such as another color or a photo), enough contrast should be present to allow the logo to stand out.
The Clear-Space Rule
Clear space is the term we use for the amount of space that a logo must have on all sides, no matter where it is used. Clear space helps a logo maximizes visibility and impact.
Institutional Logo
Athletics/Spirit Marks
Co-Branded Logos
Each college and athletics team at NJCU has its own co-branded logo. These logos are to be used for college-based collateral. Departments, offices, and centers may also use co-branded logos with the approval of the respective unit's Dean or Vice President. If you would like a co-branded logo for your unit, Fill out this form and select "Branding Request" as the project type.
Institutional Co-Branded Logo Examples
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Athletics/Spirit Marks Co-Branded Examples
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Do's and Don'ts
New Jersey City University's logos and marks have been carefully designed and should never be altered in any way. These examples illustrate how NOT to use the logo, but do not include all instances of misuse. If you aren't sure if you are using something correctly, we can help. Fill out this form and select "Branding Request" as the project type.
Please Do...
- Use our official NJCU logos and athletics spirit marks by downloading them here.
- Use our official logos and marks on all printed or digital form of communication you produce. If you are unable to use our logo, then be sure to include the full name of the University somewhere: New Jersey City University.
- Ask us questions if you aren't sure about logo use.
Please Don't...
- Alter the logos or marks in any way.
- Combine the logo with any other symbols, including the seal, previous logos, or other art unless we approve it. If you need approval, fill out this form and select "Branding Request" as the project type.
- Show the logo rotated or on an angle.
- Change the logo colors.
- Use any part of the marks, including the wordmark, as part of another word
- Redesign, redraw, animate, modify, distort, or alter the proportions of the marks.
- Render the marks three-dimensionally.
- Add words, images, or any other new elements to the marks.
- Replace the approved typeface with any other typeface.
- Modify the size or position relationship of any element within the marks.
- Try to create your own co-branded logo.
- Enclose the marks in a shape or combine it with other design elements or effects without our approval.
- Embed the logo inside a QR code.
Questions?
All questions concerning the use of the NJCU logo can be addressed by emailing Ella Rue, Director of Creative Services or completing this form and selecting "Branding Request" as the project type.