University Logos

Welcome to the University of South Carolina's official logos and symbols site. This guide provides information about the history, proper use, and restrictions related to the University's symbols. Use of the logos is freely available to academic and administrative departments, offices, and student organizations. All other requests are evaluated for non-profit use and may be forwarded to the Trademark and Licensing Office when the end product requires a royalty payment.

Downloadable Files

While information about the symbols is public information, access to the actual art files for reproduction is available only through a password protected site. Access to that site requires the requestor to complete an online questionnaire (see Logo Request Form link to the left) that is evaluated for end-use of the requested art. If approved, the requestor is sent an e-mail with a link to the site and access password. In some cases the requestor may be required to provide additional information in order to process the request.

University Logos and Symbols are Copyright Protected

The University of South Carolina owns many federally registered trademarks. Among them are the University's official seal, logo and logotype, the Gamecock logo, the Block C with Gamecock logo, and the Cocky logo. Use of registered trademarks without the express permission of the University of South Carolina is a violation of federal and state law. Any business or individual who produces commercial items for public view or consumption must be officially licensed. For licensing information, call the Trademark and Licensing Office at 803-777-7478.