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These logos are provided for the exclusive use of the MSU university community
on university-related projects. All users of these logos must understand and
adhere to the MSU Graphic Identity Standards.
The logo files are configured in different electronic formats for various uses. There are too many proprietary formats for us to provide them all, but these are the most common formats and should cover the greatest number of applications. The use of an image editing application such as Photoshop can be an invaluable aid in optimizing these for specific project requirements.
The files are organized according to type of final output: print vs. monitor
display such as Powerpoint. Due to significant differences between these, the
files have different resolutions, color-modes and compression. Logos intended
for computer monitors, or online uses, are in formats that can be used cross-platform
by both Macs and PCs. For more information about which file format to use,
go to our File Format information page.
The MSU logo in reverse (the M and Montana Sate University text in white) is also available for use, but due to cross platform issues is not available for download on this page. If you need the MSU logo to be used on a dark background please contact Ron Lambert and identify what file format or program you would like to use the logo in.
If you need assistance with other logos for your project, please contact Ron Lambert in MSU Creative Services for assistance. He may be reached
by phone at 994-5128 or by e-mail at Ron Lambert
The MSU Logo
Special attention must be paid to the use of the MSU logo. Since this is the
official university logo, there are specific guidelines regarding its use. Modification of the logo in any way other than resizing is generally not permitted. Please refer to the MSU Graphics Identification Guidelines one-page rule sheet before using the logo. If you have any questions about this issue, please contact Julie Kipfer for assistance.
In nearly all cases, the MSU logo must be used as outlined in the Graphic Identity Policy. However, the MSU graphic design review group will consider requests for exceptions to the policy. Read the Logo Exemption Q&A before applying for exemption, and then fill out the logo exemption form.
Brand Extensions and Sub-brand logos are available for:
- all MSU academic colleges, including University College
- MSU Libraries
- Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
- MSU Extension
- Alumni Association
- MSU Foundation
- Bobcat Athletics
All academic departments and research centers that are directly affiliated
with an academic college of one of these agencies or organizations should use
that organization's brand extension (e.g., Department of Physics would use
the brand extension for the College of Letters and Science). All other MSU
entities should use the MSU core logos available for download above.
To request your college of organization's brand extension logo, contact your
organization's communications specialist (usually located in the dean or director's
office), or contact Art Director Ron Lambert at rlambert@montana.edu.
If you are unsure of which logo to use, contact Julie Kipfer, University Marketing
Director, at jkipfer@montana.edu.
How to Download:
To download these logos to your hard drive, position your mouse over the link that indicates the format and size you've selected, then:
- Windows: RIGHT-CLICK on the link and select "Save Target As..." from the pop-up menu in Internet Explorer, OR "Save Link As..." from the pop-up menu in Netscape. The logo will download to the designated location on your hard drive;
- Macintosh: CLICK-HOLD on the link and select "Download Link To Disk" from the pop-up menu in Internet Explorer, OR "Save this Link as..." from the pop-up menu in Netscape. The logo will download to the designated location on your hard drive.
Tip: Saving the image to your desktop will make it easier to find. Once the logo is downloaded, you may then use it with any application that supports that particular format.
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