University Seal, Colors, and Mascot

Policy Administrator: Office of the President

Authority: N.J.S.A. 18A:64-6a

Effective Date: December 10, 2003; February 16, 2011; February 18, 2015; May 5, 2021; September 10, 2025

Index Cross-References:

Policy File Number: I-9.5

Approved By: Board of Trustees

I. The Board of Trustees is authorized by state law to adopt and use a corporate seal.

II. On February 18, 2015, the Board of Trustees authorized the adoption of the current Stockton University Corporate Seal.

III. The Corporate Seal containing the University’s official colors and mascot is attached to this Policy.

Review History:

Policy Administrator 05/02/2025

Divisional Executive 05/02/2025

General Counsel 06/11/2025

Senior Leadership 06/30/2025

President 07/02/2025

Board of Trustees 09/10/2025

STOCKTON UNIVERSITY SEAL, COLORS, and MASCOT

LOGO:
The original logo of Stockton State College as approved by the first Board of Trustees. The ribbon highlights the year in which the college was established.

RAMPANT LION:

The Rampant Lion represents courage and strength.

BOOK AND CANDLE:

The Book and Candle is a symbol of the enlightenment to be gained
through lifelong learning.

TREE:

The Tree represents the Pinelands locale of Stockton’s campus.

MASCOT:

Stockton’s official mascot is the Osprey. The Osprey is native to our region and was saved from extinction through the efforts of Stockton faculty.

UNIVERSITY COLORS:

Stockton University’s official colors are black and white, reflecting the institution’s original identity. Over time, blue and yellow have been adopted as prominent complementary colors in the University’s visual expression.

• Black symbolizes discipline, power, sophistication, and confidence.
• White represents new beginnings, completeness, and efficiency.
• Blue conveys trust, reliability, confidence, and perseverance, and has become a defining element in Stockton’s brand presence.
• Yellow signifies enthusiasm, creativity, illumination, and fun.