Brand Guidelines, Templates and Resources
Guiding How We Tell the Âé¶¹´å Story
The Cal State Âé¶¹´å brand reflects a shared commitment to access, opportunity and student success. These guiding principles help ensure consistency in how the university is represented across all communications.
Brand Promise
Cal State Âé¶¹´å provides an accessible, inclusive and transformative education that empowers students to become compassionate leaders prepared to make a meaningful impact.
Brand Pillars
- Inspiring environment: A coastal campus that fosters learning, discovery and connection
- Inclusive community: A welcoming place where students find belonging and support
- Personalized education: Hands-on learning guided by mentorship and close faculty engagement
- Leadership and impact: Preparing graduates to lead with purpose and shape the future
- Long-term value: An education that creates opportunity, mobility and lasting impact
Brand Personality
Cal State Âé¶¹´å communicates with a tone that is:
Welcoming, inclusive, optimistic, grounded and student-focused
These qualities guide how the university connects with students, partners and the broader community.
CSU Branding Standards
Cal State Âé¶¹´å is part of the California State University system. While we maintain our own distinct brand, we align with CSU’s systemwide identity and shared mission.
Visual Identity
Access guidelines and resources that support consistent use of Cal State Âé¶¹´å’s visual identity across design and communications.
Photography and Imagery
Learn how to select and use photography that reflects Cal State Âé¶¹´å’s brand, with guidance on style, quality, accessibility and consistency across platforms.
Writing Style
Find guidance on voice, tone and AP style to create clear, consistent communications that reflect Cal State Âé¶¹´å’s brand.
Templates, Tools and Brand Licensing
Create clear, consistent and on-brand content with Cal State Âé¶¹´å templates and communication resources. Find brand licensing guidance for using university trademarks and producing approved merchandise.
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