Limited Use Signatures & Logos
The Mizzou signature, Stacked MU, and UM System Seal are limited use marks and must be approved prior to use. Request approval by emailing identity@missouri.edu.
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Mizzou Signatures
The University of Missouri is fondly known as Mizzou. However, the use of the Mizzou signature is limited to the Columbia campus and cannot be used for academic or operational unit signatures. Because of these requirements, the Mizzou signature file are not available in Box and should be requested from identity@missouri.edu. No part of these signatures may be recreated or altered.
Mizzou signatures follow the same approved color variations, minimum size, and clear space guidelines as the primary signatures.
Mizzou Signature A
Mizzou Signature B
Use of Mizzou Signature B requires the words “University of Missouri” to be present in the marketing copy of the design.
Stacked MU
The Stacked MU mark may not be used by itself as a logo on marketing, apparel, merchandise and promotional items. The full university signature or a unit signature should be used. To request an exemption, please email identity@missouri.edu.
No part of this logo may be recreated or altered.
Approved Color Variations
The Stacked MU may be printed only in the colors shown below. The full-color version should be used unless the entire print job is a single color.
Full-Color Variations
1-Color Variations
Stacked MU Outline
When the Stacked MU is used on a colored background, it must have a white outline proportionate to the logo size. The outline should never be less than 0.75 points or 1 pixel.
Clear Space
Maintain a clear space equal to 1/3 of the width of the stacked MU. Do not place design elements, text or illustrations within the clear space. Make sure that page trims and fold lines do not fall within the clear space.
Minimum Width
Maintain a clear space equal to 1/3 of the width of the stacked MU. Do not place design elements, text or illustrations within the clear space. Make sure that page trims and fold lines do not fall within the clear space.
Stacked MU Use Restrictions
Do not make the “MU” darker than the shield.
Do not recreate or edit the Stacked MU.
Do not rotate the Stacked MU.
Do not fill the shield with a texture or photo.
Do not fill the “MU” with a texture or photo.
Do not place the Stacked MU on a busy background, including photos.
Do not use the Stacked MU as a watermark or at opacity.
Do not recolor the Stacked MU.
Do not put the Stacked MU in a shape or other kind of container.
Do not add the Stacked MU to other graphics or illustrations.
Do not add effects to the Stacked MU, this includes drop shadows and glows.
Do not put text or other graphics on top of the Stacked MU.
UM Seal
The official seal of the University of Missouri is the only symbol of the University of Missouri System. The seal is used by administrative offices of the UM System and UM Board of Curators. The seal is also used by Mizzou for graduations, merchandise and promotional items. To request permission to use the seal, email identity@missouri.edu.
Use Restrictions
- Students and student organizations may not use the UM Seal on apparel, merchandise and promotional items.
- The UM Seal may not be used on academic or research-based papers, presentations, boards or posters.
