Oak Leaf Symbol

The UConn oak leaf continues to serve as a representation of the University. It may be used as an identifying mark, a design element, or as part of the University seal. When used as a design element, the oak leaf may be used in its entirety or enlarged in such a way that only part of the oak leaf is visible. It can be displayed in navy blue or black, knocked out in white when used on a dark background, or as a watermark. For guidance, please email University Communications at brand@uconn.edu.

• The oak leaf can be displayed in navy blue or black. When displayed using special print and/or fabrication techniques such as embossing or engraving, colors other than the official colors may be necessary. These colors should be the result of the requirements of the technique and they should be natural, neutral, and compatible with the official identity (e.g., silver, gold, wood grain). 

• When used as an identifying mark, to ensure clarity and integrity of the symbol, it is imperative that no other graphic elements violate the protected area of 1/2 the height of the oak leaf. The oak leaf symbol should never be smaller than 3/8 of an inch. 

• To maintain integrity and avoid confusion, the oak leaf symbol should not be used too close to the UConn wordmark. 

• The oak leaf may not be used as a secondary logo on University stationery. 

University Seals

The official University of Connecticut seal is the oak leaf symbol encircled by “University of Connecticut 1881.”  The official UConn Health seal is the oak leaf symbol encircled by “UConn Health” and “University of Connecticut.” These seals are the formal identifiers for the institutions and should be used for only the most formal occasions, such as on: 

• University diplomas and ceremonial documents; and 

• Official documents used by the Office of the President, Payroll Department, Bursar’s Office, and the Office of the Registrar. 

For any other use, please contact University Communications for review and permission.

The seal can be displayed in navy blue or black. When the seal is displayed using special print and/or fabrication techniques such as embossing or engraving, colors other than the official colors may be necessary. These colors should be the result of the requirements of the technique and they should be natural, neutral and compatible with the official identity (e.g., silver, gold, wood grain).

To ensure clarity and integrity of the seal, it is imperative that no other graphic elements violate the protected area. All words and images used in proximity to the seal should be placed no closer than the distance equal to the width of its circular band.

To ensure legibility, the seal should never be smaller than the minimum size of 3/4 of an inch.