General Guidelines for Logo Use
As of July 1, 2020, no logos other than those provided on this page can be used on any materials.
The Dallas College logos are a very important part of the Dallas College identity. The college and campus logos are available for download below. Schools logos will be available soon.
Guidelines for all logos:
- The logo can never be stretched or skewed in any way.
- Do not rotate the logo.
- Avoid adding any effects, such as a gradient, drop shadow or stroke.
- Avoid backgrounds that do not allow for a 4.5:1 contrast ratio.
- Avoid busy backgrounds.
- The all-white version of the logo may be used only on a black, dark grey or official Dallas College blue background.
- The all-black version of the logo may only be used on a white background.
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Never change the color of the logo.
Specific guidelines for each logo version are listed beside that logo.
Any marketing materials, such as fliers, rack cards, posters, etc. must include the Dallas College logo master mark or vertical mark, and must be created by or approved by the Dallas College Marketing & Communications Office.
Download the Logo Variations
- Dallas College Master Mark logo files (ZIP - 6MB)
- Dallas College Horizontal logo files (ZIP - 5MB)
- Dallas College Vertical logo files (ZIP - 5MB)
- Dallas College D Mark logo files (ZIP - 7MB)
- Dallas College Campus logo files (ZIP - 83MB)
Examples of Bad Logo Usage
Don't stretch or skew the logo.
Don't rotate the logo.
Don't add effects like drop shadows, gradients or strokes on the logo.
Don't use the logo on a background with poor contrast.
Don't place the logo on a busy background.
Don't change the colors of the logo.
Master Mark
Dallas College Master Mark logo files (ZIP - 6MB).
Guidelines for this logo:
- This is the primary mark that should be used first, if size allows.
Horizontal Logo
Dallas College Horizontal logo files (ZIP - 5MB).
Guidelines for this logo:
- This is the primary mark that should be used first, if size allows.
Vertical Logo
Download all files for the Vertical Logo (ZIP - 5MB).
Guidelines for this logo:
- This is the primary mark that should be used first, if size allows.
D Mark
Dallas College D Mark logo files (ZIP - 7MB).
Guidelines for this logo:
- This is the primary mark that should be used first, if size allows.
Campus Marks
Guidelines for campus logos:
- When promoting programs, materials should use either the Dallas College master mark or the Schools logo (coming soon) where that program is housed.
- Campus logos can be used on:
- campus signage
- campus social media accounts
- materials targeted to current students of only one campus
- Campus logos are not used in advertising, such as TV, radio, billboards, digital ads, etc.
PowerPoint Templates
Three Dallas College PowerPoint templates are available for download (ZIP - 3MB).
Templates include the Dallas College fonts and colors within the full set of various master slide layouts, so you can easily build your presentation to fit your needs.
If you have a special presentation request, please submit a marketing request form.
Red and Blue Pattern PowerPoint Template
The standard Dallas College template.
Red and Blue Pattern PowerPoint Template
The standard Dallas College template.
Silver Pattern PowerPoint Template
Recommended for formal and/or data-heavy presentations.