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The WashU Bears have a long and proud tradition, and our athletics logos embody that spirit and align with overall university visual branding.

The heraldic shield that is part of the logo is an iconic and historical part of WashU’s visual legacy. It has been drawn in such a way that it can be reproduced at any size without compromising the integrity of the artwork.

Learn more about how to use the official university logo correctly.

To create an authentic and distinct story for WashU, we draw on three key themes that our research revealed.

Learn when to use our full official name and when to use our nickname.

From time to time, the WashU Library receives requests to re-publish articles or other materials that were published by the Washington University Press.

Policy for use of the “Washington University in St. Louis” name and other identities on commercial websites and other commercial communications vehicles.

Consult the following guidance regarding domain name use.

Imagery owned by WashU is protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. University Marketing & Communications, in partnership with University Archives, provides permission and access to images by request.  

As a private institution, WashU has the right to restrict access to our campuses and/or place limitations on that access.