Student Organizations

Use of UT’s name, image, logos or other trademarks in conjunction with a student organization name implies association with the University. Therefore, only registered student organizations are permitted to use UT trademarks in conjunction with their name.

Notice to Student Organizations

Production

To ensure consistency in the use of the University’s name and logos, all products, signage, or packaging bearing reference to the University of Tennessee must be produced by manufacturers licensed through the University’s licensing agent, the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC).

Artwork

Per University policy, all artwork must be pre-approved by the Office of Trademark Licensing prior to production of applicable items.

Sales & Solicitation

If you wish to sell a product bearing the University’s name, image, logos or other trademarks as part of a philanthropic or other fundraising event, you must submit a solicitation request and receive approval through the Dean of Student’s Office. For more information concerning this process, please visit the Center for Student Engagement website.

Violations

Please note that failure to submit a solicitation request within seven working days prior to the event will result in disapproval. Additionally, sale of merchandise bearing University marks without prior approval will result in action against your student organization.

To obtain additional information regarding these requirements, UT Knoxville student organizations should contact:

UT Knoxville Athletics
Brenda Lawson Athletic Center, M020
1551 Lake Loudon Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-1444
Fax: (865) 974-6377
Email: license@utk.edu

All other campuses should contact:

UT System, Division of Communications and Marketing
505 Summer Place, UT Tower 1242
Knoxville, TN 37902
dougherty@tennesse.edu