The toolkit below is a comprehensive resource for promoting SUNY Cortland's brand and identity in any medium. It is imperative that communications are cohesive while supporting the university's mission. Consistent application of these guidelines will benefit SUNY Cortland through improved awareness, recognition and professional appearance.
Brand Identity Guide
Message from the president
This guide has been developed to help us convey who we are by means of a consistent message and appearance in all SUNY Cortland communications. We, as a campus, will follow these guidelines and, in doing so, we will reinforce our institutional identity and enhance our reputation.
Erik J. Bitterbaum
President, SUNY Cortland
Filter the Brand Identity Guide
Advertising
Apparel and merchandise
Athletics assets
- Athletic Typefaces
- Background images and wallpapers
- Cortaca licensing
- Athletics Logos and style guide
Campaigns
Colors
Digital accessories
Fonts/typefaces
Primary typefaces
Additional typefaces
Identity
Licensing
Logos, marks and illustrations
Athletics
Badge
Illustrations
Primary logo
Secondary mark
Spirit mark
Sport clubs
University seal
Vendor/sponsor/community information
Mascot
- Audition to be Blaze the Red Dragon
- Costume usage instructions
- Request Blaze costume
- Using Blaze’s signature
Newsletters/publication design
Photography
Media Library
- Media library Directions
- Media library Photo/Video Galleries
- Media library Keywords and Search
- Digital Commons photo/document archive
Forms and policies
Opportunities
Portraits
Unmanned aircraft systems
- Unmanned aircraft systems (drone) flight activity approval form
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drone) Policy
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Project request forms
- Print/digital project request form
- Photo/video project request form
Promoting news/events
QR codes
Signage
Social media
Stationery and name badges
- Guidelines and details
- Order forms:
- Request digital files (fax cover sheet, digital letterhead, memorandum)
Taglines
Templates
- Note: Be sure to download the university's official fonts or they will be substituted in the Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates.
Events
PowerPoint presentation
Proposal or report
Social media
Videography
- Video collection
- Promotional video guide
- Request training for official video procedures
- Submit for official video content approval