Use Of University Name, Seal, or Symbol


  1. The name of the University, the abbreviated name, the seal, or symbols of the University shall not be used in such a manner as to imply University endorsement of a political party or candidate.

  2. The name of the University, the abbreviated name, the seal, or symbols of the University shall not be used in such a manner as to imply a University position on a public advocacy issue, unless such position has been officially adopted by the University.

  3. The name, abbreviation of the name, the seal, or symbols of the University shall not be used by any person or persons soliciting funds for political or public advocacy purposes, except for CMUPAC.

  4. Organizations and employees associated with campus political and public advocacy organizations are encouraged to inform donors that their contributions are given to a political or public advocacy organization and are not, therefore, a contribution to the University and are not tax deductible as a gift to the University.

  5. The University owns and controls its name, the abbreviated name, the seal and other symbols for licensing and commercial purposes. Use of the name on commercial products, must be approved by the licensing coordinator or designee.