Logo

On this page:

• Primary Logos
• Guidelines for Use
• Merchandise (Swag)

Welcome!

The Harvard Division of Continuing Education (DCE) is dedicated to bringing rigorous programs and innovative online teaching capabilities to distance learners, working professionals, high school students, and those seeking higher learning in retirement.

These visual identity guidelines have been created to ensure a consistent and professional presentation of the Harvard Division of Continuing Education (DCE) brand across all communications. Following these standards will help build recognition and trust in the DCE name.

Harvard DCE is composed of four major programs committed to lifelong learning:

• Harvard Extension School
• Harvard Summer School
• Professional & Executive Development
• Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement.

While each program has its own identity, it is important for all programs to share unifying elements, so that we express a single, compelling voice in everything we do.

Primary Logos

Each Harvard DCE program, as well as the Division as a whole, has a logo. The logo is the central element of each program’s visual identity and must appear, at least once, on any materials produced for external audiences.

The logos are protected by Harvard University copyright, and may not be altered, added to, or recreated. Harvard DCE program logos (Harvard Extension School, Harvard Summer School, Professional & Executive Development, and Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement) must always appear with the Harvard Division of Continuing Education lockup, never alone.

For questions about the licensing or use of Harvard DCE’s trademarks on merchandise, the unauthorized use by others or the protection of Harvard DCE’s marks, or the use of any of Harvard’s trademarks, please contact the Harvard Trademark Program via email at Trademark_Program@Harvard.edu, or by phone at (617) 495-9513.

Harvard Division of Continuing Education Logos

There are three versions of the general Harvard Division of Continuing Education logo, which each consist of a modern wordmark (Harvard Division of Continuing Education) alongside the Harvard shield.

DCE 50th Anniversary Logo: Only for 2025

Harvard Extension School Logos

There are three versions of the Harvard Extension School logo lockup, which consist of a modern wordmark (Harvard Extension School, Harvard Division of Continuing Education) alongside the HES shield.

Professional & Executive Development Logos

There are four versions of the Professional & Executive Development logo lockup, which each consist of a modern wordmark (Professional & Executive Development, Harvard Division of Continuing Education) alongside the Harvard shield.

Harvard Summer School Logos

There are three versions of the Harvard Summer School logo lockup, which each consist of a modern wordmark (Harvard Summer School, Harvard Division of Continuing Education) alongside the Harvard shield.

Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement Logos

There are three versions of the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement logo lockup, which each consists of a modern wordmark (Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement, Harvard Division of Continuing Education) alongside the Harvard shield.

Harvard Extension Alumni Association Logos

There are three versions of the Harvard Extension Alumni Association logo lockup, which each consists of a modern wordmark (Harvard Extension Alumni Association, Harvard Division of Continuing Education) alongside the Harvard shield.

Harvard Extension Alumni Association Chapters

Various versions of the Harvard Extension Alumni Association chapters are available for the following regions: California, Europe, Greater D.C., Latin America, the Midwest, New York City, Texas, the UK, and Western Europe.

Guidelines for Use

• The logo may be used on its own or with the Harvard name/wordmark/shield above it.
• The minimum logo size is 1 inch wide for print materials. For digital usage, 72px wide is the minimum.
• Treat the logo as artwork, and use it in its provided format. Never alter, stretch, condense, or change the logo in any way.

• Always ensure that the Division of Continuing Education wordmark is part of the logo you are using. Logos without the Division of Continuing Education wordmark are not legitimate.

• Give the logo its own space, and do not place it too closely to other graphic elements, logos, or marks.

• Avoid placing the logo on backgrounds similar in color value to the shield (i.e., avoid placing the Harvard Summer School logo on a crimson background or avoid placing the Harvard Extension School logo on a dark blue background).

Merchandise (Swag)

Any Harvard unit that wants to have items produced bearing any of Harvard’s trademarks (names and/or signatures) must follow instructions provided by The Harvard Trademark Program. The Harvard Trademark Program will provide guidance on how Harvard’s marks may be used, information about official University licensees, and the appropriate forms to be completed by the requesting Harvard unit and will determine if the items being ordered qualify for royalty exemption.

For further information, please visit the Trademark Program’s website. A valuable resource which answers frequently asked questions is Trademark.Harvard.edu/FAQ.

Should you wish to buy order individual items for yourself or as a gift for someone, you can do so through each brand’s Alma Mater site:

• Harvard Extension School Alma Mater site
• Harvard Summer School Alma Mater site
• Harvard Professional & Executive Development Alma Mater site