University of Southern California
Graphic Identity Program
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Specific graphic elements, colors and typefaces were designed to create awareness, recognition and loyalty for the USC brand. These elements give USC's documents and print publications a unique and coherent appearance.

Academic Marks

The USC Logo, USC Monogram and University Seal are used for print materials related to the academic mission of the university. The USC Logo is the primary identifier for USC; the USC Monogram is the "shorthand" identifier; and the University Seal is the imprimatur of USC. These three graphic elements are the most formal of all the university marks and should be used to communicate the integrity and tradition of the University of Southern California.

Spirit Marks

The Trojan Head, USC Block Letters and other informal Spirit Marks are used to communicate school spirit. Both formal and informal marks are the exclusive property of the University of Southern California, and their use is protected by law. All USC marks must be reproduced from official artwork.

USC Colors and Typefaces

Color and typography play an integral role in USC's graphic identity. USC Cardinal and USC Gold are synonymous with the university. The fonts, Caslon and Frutiger, express the classical, academic and collegiate qualities of the university's unique identity.

Using the Downloadable files

All USC marks are provided in EPS formats. Adobe Photoshop, and any other graphics program that can work with EPS files, can be used to resize these logos as needed.

You can insert any of the downloadable marks into a Word document. For directions, see How to add an image file to a Word document.

If you would like to add USC marks to a Powerpoint presentation, you will find some preformatted Powerpoint templates at http://www.usc.edu/identity/presentations/.