North Dakota State University Vintage Brand Guidelines

Location
Fargo, ND
Established
1890
Mascot
Bison
Code
VAULT-NDS_NCAA
League
NCAA
Licensing Agency
CLC
North Dakota State University  Vintage

Official Brand Colors

University Color Palette

Logos & Marks

star logo with NAD letters, green and yellow variant, cell 1
Primary LogoLast Updated : 5/22/2026
bison mascot, green, NDSU on side variant, cell 2
Primary LogoLast Updated : 5/22/2026
bison mascot, green, NDSU on side variant, cell 3
Primary LogoLast Updated : 5/22/2026
bison mascot, green, N-D-A-C on side variant, cell 4
Primary LogoLast Updated : 5/22/2026

Approved Verbiage

Rules & Guidelines

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University Seal Alteration Restriction

No alterations or overlaying graphics to seal permitted.

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Numbers Permitted on Products for Resale

University permits numbers on products for resale.

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Mascot Caricatures Permitted

Mascot caricatures permitted.

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Prohibition on Use of Current Players’ Name, Image, or Likeness

No use of current players’ name, image, or likeness is permitted on commercial products in violation of NCAA rules and regulations.

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Prohibition on Alcohol, Drugs, or Tobacco References

No references to alcohol, drugs, or tobacco related products may be used in conjunction with University marks.

North Dakota State University Vintage Brand Guidelines & Licensing