University Seal
Policy number: 1.6
Policy section: Institutional Affairs
Revised Date: January 2, 2019
1. Policy Statement
The official University seal, which features Dallas Hall, is a significant element in the University’s historic identity and is used exclusively for official business of the University. The seal is maintained by the Office of the University Secretary and used for corporate purposes. The seal should be used only for the purposes specified, and never as a substitute for the University logo, which remains the University's primary visual symbol. Variations of the University's official seal are prohibited.
2. Related Policies and Guidelines
- University Policy 1.5, Use of University Name
- University Policy 5.9, Use of SMU Logos, Wordmarks, and Brand Statements
- SMU Brand Guidelines
Revised: January 2, 2019
Adopted: June 1, 1994
The official University Policy Manual is housed in the Office of the University Secretary. The University Secretary is responsible for maintaining new and updated policies and for maintaining this website. Should the official University Policy Manual conflict with any internal policies, procedures, departmental administrative rules, or guidelines, that may be contained in manuals provided by schools, departments, or divisions within the University, the official University Policy Manual controls.