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Pennsylvania State University Brand Guidelines

Location
University Park, PA
Established
1855
Mascot
Nittany LionsLady Lions
Code
PENN_STATE_NCAA
League
NCAA
Licensing Agency
CLC

Official Brand Colors

Approved University Colors

Logos & Marks

Nittany Lion head, navy and white variant, cell 1
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion head, white outline on navy background variant, cell 2
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion head shield lockup, navy and white variant, cell 3
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion head shield lockup, white outline on navy background variant, cell 4
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion head shield lockup, navy and white stacked variant, cell 5
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion head shield lockup, white outline on navy background stacked variant, cell 6
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion head shield, navy and white variant, cell 7
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion head shield, white outline on navy background variant, cell 8
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion head shield, navy and white variant, cell 9
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion head shield, white outline on navy background variant, cell 10
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Paw mark, navy variant, cell 19
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Paw mark, white outline on navy background variant, cell 20
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Helmet mark, side view variant, cell 21
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Helmet mark, front view variant, cell 22
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Lion mark, head variant, cell 24
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Lion mark, head variant, cell 25
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Lion mark, full body variant, cell 26
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Lion mark, full body variant, cell 27
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Lion Mark, full color variant, cell 28
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Lion Mark, 1 color variant, cell 29
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Lion Mark, 1 color outline variant, cell 30
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Throwback Mark, full color variant, cell 33
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Mark, full color variant, cell 38
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Mark, 1 color variant, cell 39
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Mark, 1 color outline variant, cell 40
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Mark, full color variant, cell 41
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Head Mark, full color variant, cell 42
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Head Mark, 1 color variant, cell 43
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Head Mark, 1 color outline variant, cell 44
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Head Mark, full color variant, cell 45
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Circle Mark, full color variant, cell 46
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Circle Mark, 1 color variant, cell 47
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Circle Mark, 1 color outline variant, cell 48
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Flag Primary Mark, full color variant, cell 49
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Flag Primary Mark, 1 color variant, cell 50
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Flag Primary Mark, 1 color outline variant, cell 51
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Flag Wordmark, full color variant, cell 52
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Flag Wordmark, 1 color variant, cell 53
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Flag Wordmark, 1 color outline variant, cell 54
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Mascot Flag Wordmark, full color variant, cell 55
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion mascot, full body, color variant, cell 56
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion mascot, full body, white outline variant, cell 57
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion mascot, full body, navy outline variant, cell 58
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion mascot with pennant, full body, color variant, cell 59
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion mascot with pennant, full body, white outline variant, cell 60
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion mascot with pennant, full body, navy outline variant, cell 61
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion mascot head in circle, color, with eye/nose detail variant, cell 62
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion mascot head in circle, color, without eye/nose detail variant, cell 63
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion mascot head in circle, white outline variant, cell 64
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion mascot head in circle, navy outline variant, cell 65
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion mascot head, color variant, cell 66
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion mascot head, white outline variant, cell 67
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Nittany Lion mascot head, navy outline variant, cell 68
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
University Seal, black outline variant, cell 71
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
University Seal, black outline, transparent background variant, cell 72
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
University Seal, solid black variant, cell 73
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
PENN STATE wordmark, navy variant, cell 11
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
PENN STATE wordmark, white on navy background variant, cell 12
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Penn State script wordmark, navy variant, cell 13
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Penn State script wordmark, white on navy background variant, cell 14
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
PENN STATE wordmark, white on navy background variant, cell 17
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
PENN STATE wordmark, navy variant, cell 18
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Throwback Mark, 1 color outline variant, cell 35
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Throwback Mark, full color variant, cell 36
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Throwback Mark, 1 color variant, cell 37
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
The Nittany Lion signature, stacked, navy variant, cell 69
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
The Nittany Lion signature, horizontal, navy variant, cell 70
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
PSU lettermark, white on navy background variant, cell 15
LettermarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
PSU lettermark, navy variant, cell 16
LettermarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Block S Mark, full color variant, cell 31
LettermarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Block S Mark, 1 color variant, cell 32
LettermarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Throwback Mark, 1 color variant, cell 34
LettermarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Hockey mark, navy and white variant, cell 23
Sport LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026

Approved Verbiage

Rules & Guidelines

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Seal Usage Restrictions

Seal may not be reproduced within another shape or crest. Do not isolate the interior portion of the seal. The seal itself may not be altered in any way. No alterations or overlaying graphics to seal permitted.

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Mascot Caricature Restriction

Mascot caricatures not permitted.

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Cross Licensing with Other Marks

Cross licensing with other marks may be permitted with an additional agreement.

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Numbers on Products

University permits numbers on products for resale.

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Consumables and Health/Beauty Licensing

University licenses consumables. University licenses health and beauty products.

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Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco Reference Restriction

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

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Religious Holiday Reference Restriction

No references to religious holidays (including, but not limited to Christmas, Hanukkah, St. Patrick's Day, and Valentine's Day) are permitted on Penn State products.

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Game Day Design Restriction

Penn State does not approve game day designs.

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Protected Campus Landmarks

Images of all campus landmarks are protected, including: Old Main, Bryce Jordan Center, Beaver Stadium.

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Protected Paw Prints

Paw prints are protected indicia of the University. Must use Official Paw - Logo #5 and Logo #6.

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Block S Mark Usage

The block "S" may be used on Penn State items as long as another PSU logo is on the design somewhere.

Pennsylvania State University Brand Guidelines & Licensing