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This is the Wittenberg brand.
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Table of ContentsOUR BRAND ...................................................................................................... 5
MASTER LOGO ................................................................................................. 6
ACADEMIC MARKS ......................................................................................... 8
UNIVERSITY SEAL ........................................................................................... 10
ATHLETIC MARKS ............................................................................................ 12
UNACCEPTABLE USAGE EXAMPLES ........................................................... 14
BRAND COLORS ............................................................................................... 16
TYPOGRAPHY ................................................................................................... 18
ICONOGRAPHY ................................................................................................. 20
PHOTOGRAPHY ................................................................................................ 22
BRAND VOICE ................................................................................................... 26
BRAND SAMPLES ............................................................................................ 32
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Our BrandSo, what is our brand?The Wittenberg brand is made up of many elements. It’s more than just our name or
logo. It’s more than our colors, our Seal, and our motto. While our brand identity is
made up of these components, our brand also includes what we do, what we say,
the way we look, our history, present-day actions, and our vision for the future. It’s
the message we stand by and demonstrate to the world as an organization and as
individuals. It’s the emotional response people have when they hear our name. It’s the
way people feel when they step onto campus. It’s the shared vocabulary we use when
we speak. It’s the way we treat each other and the way we welcome our guests. All of
these attributes distinguish Wittenberg from other colleges and universities. At its core,
our brand is the essence of the institution.
The Wittenberg mission is to provide a liberal arts education dedicated to intellectual
inquiry and wholeness of person within a diverse residential community. Reflecting our
Lutheran heritage, we challenge students to become responsible global citizens, to
discover their callings, and to lead personal, professional, and civic lives of creativity,
service, compassion, and integrity.
Our brand comes to life when our students, alumni, faculty, and staff go out in the
world and live the words of our mission.
This document as a blueprint to help maintain our 172-year reputation. University-
wide adoption of these standards is imperative for strengthing our brand and
ensuring a single, coherent identity for the university.
The Office of University Communications must approve any media that is created
that carries any official brand symbol of statement. This is includes all printed,
electronic, and environmental matierals. Email [email protected] for specific
inquiries or approval requests.
HOW SHOULD THIS DOCUMENT BE USED?
Every word.Every story. Every student. Faculty. Staff.Every photo. Every color.Every font.Every logo.
It all makes up the Wittenberg brand.
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Master LogoConsider our logo a “first impression” of our brand. It’s something to hold dear and protect. After all, it’s our most valuable, visible core asset. It represents and reinforces everything we stand for. Hold it dearly, use it carefully, and let the following guidelines help you in using it correctly.
The Wittenberg Gothic Logo was designed by a typographer specifically for
the university and unveiled in the early 1970s. This is the official trademark logo
of the university. The typeface is not available publicly, and should not be used for
any purpose other than appearing as the Wittenberg Gothic Logo. The logo must
never be truncated to appear as ‘Witt.’
ACCEPTABLE TREATMENTS: The logo can appear in red or white in color
documents, red against a light background or white against a dark background.
Black is acceptable only in black-and-white documents.
The logo must not be violated by overlaid text or graphics, and all surrounding
elements must be clear of the logo by 10% of its width. The logo must not be
bisected, stretched, or otherwise manipulated in any fashion.
0.125” 0.125”
0.125”
0.125”
Clear Space
0.75”
Minimum Size, Height: 0.25”
The Wittenberg Gothic Logo, Grayscale
The Wittenberg Gothic Logo, Reversed on Red The Wittenberg Gothic Logo, Reversed on Photo The Gothic W Master Logo (“The Winged W”)
The Wittenberg Gothic Logo, BlackThe Wittenberg Gothic Logo, Reversed
The Wittenberg Gothic Logo
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Academic MarksOur School of Graduate & Professional Studies has a custom graphic treatment that is available for use in both internal and external communications. Internal graphic treatments are available for all university departments and offices. ACCEPTABLE TREATMENTS: The logos can appear in red or white in color
documents, red against a light background or white against a dark background.
Black is acceptable only in black-and-white documents.
The logos must not be violated by overlaid text or graphics, and all surrounding
elements must be clear of the logo by 10% of its width. The logos must not be
bisected, stretched, or otherwise manipulated in any fashion.
School of Graduate & Professional
Studies Logo, Specific Program,
Full-Color
Office/Department
Logo (Office of
Admission Logo),
Full-Color
Examples of
Department &
Office Logos,
Full-Color
School of Graduate & Professional Studies Logo, Black
School of Graduate & Professional Studies Logo, Red
School of Graduate & Professional Studies Logo, On Red
School of Graduate
& Professional
Studies Logo,
Full-color
Office of Admission
Office of University Communications
Office of Alumni Engagement
Department of Biology
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University SealThe Wittenberg Seal proudly displays a written and a visual representation of the Wittenberg motto, the founding year, university name, and location. It’s a reflection of the university’s history and is a symbol for its excellence. Its use is reserved for moments of distinction, university honors, and events determined by the Office of the President.
ACCEPTABLE TREATMENTS: The Seal should appear in red, grayscale, or
white (reversed) on full color documents such as official correspondences from
the Office of the President, the Board of Trustees, or more general University
communications. Metallics such as gold and silver, can be used, but should be
reserved for special events, commencement materials, diplomas, and admission
acceptance materials. This is a prestigious mark and should be treated as such.
The Seal must not be violated by overlaid text or graphics, and all surrounding elements
must be clear of the Seal by 10% of its width. It must not be bisected, stretched,
or otherwise manipulated in any fashion.
The Seal should never be used for day-to-day communications or campus events
unless approved by the Office of University Communications.
University Seal, Red University Seal, Grayscale
The Official University Seal
University Seal, Reversed with 25% Opacity
University Seal, “Silver” University Seal, “Gold”
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Athletics MarksThe Wittenberg Athletics logo features the classic “Gothic W” and the official Tiger. This is the primary athletics mark and is featured on uniforms, publications, signage, and many other official uses.
ACCEPTABLE TREATMENTS: The primary athletics mark is best deployed
in three-color format (red, white, black) but may appear in two colors or one color.
Against dark backgrounds, the ‘Gothic W’ may be displayed in white, resulting in
a two-color logo. In grayscale documents, the Tiger should appear in black (100%)
and white, and the Gothic W may appear as a screen of black, normally anywhere
between 35% and 70%, depending on usage. The Tiger should not appear in
any colors besides black and white, and must not be transparent in any way (the
background must never show through the Tiger). Contact the Sports Information
Office for two-color or one-color files.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS: Designers should consider the horizontal center
of the primary athletics mark to be centered within the middle ascender of the W,
not the measured center. In short, ignore the “wing” when centering the W.
The logo must not be violated by overlaid text or graphics, and all surrounding
elements must be clear of the logo by 10% of its width. The logo must not
be bisected, stretched, or otherwise manipulated in any fashion.
The Athletic Tiger “Ezry” Athletic Logo, Grayscale
Athletic Logo Full Color
Athletic Logo, Black Athletic Logo, One Color
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Unacceptable Usage ExamplesOur visual identity has been carefully crafted and should be used thoughtfully and consistently in order to build and protect the University’s brand image.
University brand elements must be reproduced from official artwork only. They
cannot be recreated, rearranged, distorted or altered under any circumstances.
To ensure consistency, do not alter the sanctioned visual identity elements in
any way. The use of all university visual identity elements must be approved
by University Communications.W
University
NEVER stretch or squeeze the logo.
NEVER stretch or squeeze the Seal.
NEVER stretch or squeeze the logo.
NEVER stretch or squeeze the logo.
NEVER change the color of the logo to anything other than what is
stated in the next page.
NEVER increase the size of any part of the logo.
NEVER incorporate any other elements into the Seal or
change the text in any way.
NEVER change the color of the logo to anything
other than red, white or black.
NEVER change the font of any part of the logo.
NEVER recreate the logo.
NEVER change the font of any part of the logo.
NEVER add extra shapes or colors to the Seal.
NEVER incorporate a photo into the logo.
NEVER incorporate a photo into the logo.
NEVER move any part of the logo.
NEVER rotate or transform the Seal.
NEVER add a pattern to the logo.
NEVER change the color of the logo to anything
other than what is stated in the next page.
NEVER manipulate any part of the logo or add
unnecessary effects.
NEVER replace any portion of the logo.
NEVER use a low resolution version of the logo.
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Brand ColorsThe Wittenberg red is bold, confident, and often one of the most easily identifiable elements that help make up our visual identity.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS: Correct usage can be equally as important
as the use of our logo. Using it consistently and often is essential to reinforcing
the Wittenberg brand. Our palette is built from our heritage and is visible all
throughout our campus. The chosen palette helps unify what our brand stands
for. It is a direct reflection of our institution and one of the easiest ways to
recognize the University’s brand on the web and in print. While our palette
is flexible, it’s important the colors are used with sophistication and thought.
Always have a sense of hierarchy when using the carefully chosen colors.
Main Wittenberg Red (For Print) Pantone 200
CMYK: 16, 100, 87, 6
RGB: 195, 0, 47#c2002f
White RGB: 255, 255, 255
#ffffff
Main Wittenberg Red (Web Use Only) RGB: 153, 0, 0
#990000
Pantone 7499CMYK: 1, 5, 27, 0
RGB: 243, 228, 178#f2e4b1
Pantone 7540CMYK: 51, 7, 28, 0RGB: 125, 191, 188
#7cbfbb
Pantone 130CMYK: 2, 38, 100, 0
RGB: 247, 168, 0#f7a700
Pantone 1205CMYK: 3, 10, 53, 0RGB: 250, 223, 141
#f9df8d
Pantone 7530CMYK: 36, 38, 48, 3RGB: 165, 148, 130
#a49382
Pantone 7527CMYK: 15, 13, 21, 0RGB: 216, 210, 196
#d7d1c4
Grayscale0-100% Black
Pantone 562CMYK: 95, 34, 64, 19
RGB: 0, 110, 98#006e62
Pantone 563CMYK: 59, 6, 36, 0RGB: 103, 186, 175
#67baaf
Pantone 647CMYK: 90, 64, 20, 4
RGB: 39, 96, 146#265f92
Pantone 644CMYK: 38, 20, 7, 0RGB: 156, 182, 211
#9cb6d2
NEUTRAL PALETTE
ACCENT PALETTE
PRIMARY PALETTE
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Although our brand has one unified voice, Wittenberg has many tones of voice that need to be expressed. Our brand fonts help us tell our story and act as a visual vehicle for our brand language. We’ve carefully established a collection of fonts that capture and express different emotions of the university.
USAGE CONSIDERATIONS: Our primary font, Merriweather, is used to
create emphasis and express the main voice of the University, and should be
used for all headlines in communication materials. Frutiger, our secondary
font should be used in subheads and body copy.
Merriweather can easily and publicly be downloaded for free through Google
fonts. Frutiger font licenses have been purchased for the University, and
the font is readily available for installation through the Office of University
Communications. When our primary and secondary fonts are unavailable,
the supporting, accepted fonts should be used in certain publications and
formats such as email marketing or web communications. Samples of how
to use the University’s typography can be found throughout this guide.
If you need further assistance, contact University Communications.
Typography
PRIMARY FONT FAMILY:
MERRIWEATHERSECONDARY FONT FAMILY:
FRUTIGER
Merriweather LightMerriweather Light ItalicMerriweather RegularMerriweather Regular ItalicMerriweather BoldMerriweather Bold ItalicMerriweather BlackMerriweather Black Italic
FRUTIGER LIGHT CONDENSED FRUTIGER CONDENSEDFRUTIGER BOLD CONDENSEDFRUTIGER EXTRA BLACK CONDENSED
Frutiger LightFrutiger Light ItalicFrutiger RomanFrutiger ItalicFrutiger BoldFrutiger Bold ItalicFrutiger BlackFrutiger Black ItalicFrutiger Ultra Black
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SUPPORTING FONT FAMILIES
Helvetica Neue Font Family
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Arial Font Family
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IconographyWittenberg’s system of iconography has been established to diversify its visual communications. Icons can be used to do many things, such as: help establish place, provide wayfinding, create interest, call attention to specific information, or even take place of an image.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS: The icons on the following page give
an example of the style of icons that should be used in print and in web.
A system of icons can be provided by University Communications.
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PhotographyBecause words are not enough to tell our story, we use photography. The same energy and emotion that happens on campus should always be captured in university photography. It’s important, when appropriate, to show a range of images and subject matter to capture and reinforce our brand positioning.
CONSIDERATIONS: Our approach uses a shallow depth of field to let the
subject stand as the main focal point. Our images can be described as vibrant,
vivid, energetic, and inspiring. We have carefully shot and selected the best photo
options to be used throughout University communications. In order to improve
legibility in cases where type or a logo is laid over top of an image, a photo may
need darkened, or a dark overlay may need to be applied. If further guidance
is needed on selecting the best photography, please contact the Office of
University Communications.
Mono & duotones can help tell even more of a story.
Using a duotone or monotone image, you can convey Wittenberg’s personality while allowing the typography and message to take center stage. Also, with all of the great photography of our active campus, sometimes it’s good to take a break from full-color imagery.
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Brand VoiceOur brand voice is how we express our personality through words, both written and spoken. It’s not only about what we say, but also the way that we say it, and the impression it makes on everyone who reads or hears about us.
Admissions Print Piece
GENERAL MESSAGING
This is where it happens.
Welcome to Wittenberg University.
What happens here will change everything. What happens
here is everything. You’ll learn. You’ll grow. You’ll do all
that stuff college brochures tell you you’ll do. But you’ll do
even more. You’ll find something you didn’t know about
yourself. You’ll make mistakes. You’ll achieve greatness.
And betterness. You’ll make up words. Like betterness.
All it takes is the right canvas for your painting — the
right page for your story. One that’s not too big and not
too small. One where there’s so much going on, so many
opportunities to shine, that you can’t help but rise to
every occasion. Welcome to Wittenberg University.
See for yourself. Schedule a campus visit.
See yourself here? Apply now.
ACADEMICS
This is what you’ll learn.
At Wittenberg, coursework is about more than hitting the
books. It takes you out of the classroom and into the field,
into the lab, and into the world. Take a look at our course
catalog, and you’ll find more than 900 courses. Challenging
courses that will engage and inspire you, push your thinking
in new directions, and quite possibly change the way you
will look at the world. You’ve just got to decide on a couple
of details: Take classes with friends or go it alone? Raise
your hand or take detailed notes? Stay in your seat or go in
the field? Focus on your major or mix things up?
Whatever path you take, a Wittenberg education consists
of three parts: a broad liberal arts base, intensive work in
your major, and your choice of either a minor or a course of
electives. We also focus on strong speaking, writing, critical
thinking, and research skills. It’s a balanced mix that will
prepare you for graduate school, your career, and the
world beyond.
Our four-year graduation guarantee ensures that with
proper planning, students will graduate in four years (rather
than the five-to-six-year average of many universities). If you
meet the minimum criteria, you’ll have your degree in hand
without being charged any additional tuition or fees.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
This is a campus of doers.
Just take a walk around campus, and you’ll see it:
Things are happening. With more than 125 student
clubs and organizations, you’ll find plenty to do.
We have what may be the most energetic campus in
the country. Our students are a community of thinkers,
leaders, players, and most importantly, doers. Whatever
your passion, whatever your interest — whether it’s comic
books or sailing, cave exploration or physics — a group
of like-minded students is likely waiting for you. Want to
get political? Join the College Democrats or Republicans.
Interested in Greek life? We have 12 active sororities and
fraternities. Want to lead? Our influential Student Senate
holds real power, managing an annual budget of more than
$300,000. And if you don’t find what you’re looking for,
start your own club. Even with a campus as active as ours,
there’s always room for more.
LOCATION
This is the center of everything.
We’re in the middle-ish part of the country and on the left-
hand side of Ohio. Close to just about everything, and right
smack dab where you’ll want to be.
Wittenberg University is set in Springfield, Ohio. It’s
not a tiny, one-horse college town, and it’s not lost in a
downtown cityscape. We like to think of Springfield as
“extra medium” — small enough that there’s plenty within
walking distance, and big enough to offer world-class arts
and culture, recreation, and internship opportunities.
Since it’s just a couple of hours from almost anywhere
(and a short flight away from New York City, Boston, or
Washington, D.C.), Wittenberg is right in the center
of everything.
Examples
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OUT IN THE WORLD
This is where you’ll go.
Students get a lot out of the Wittenberg experience,
and they take it with them wherever they go, as a
student and beyond.
“Having light, we pass it on to others.” It’s something you’ll
hear a lot at Wittenberg. It’s our motto. It’s on our Seal.
It’s on a big rock at the campus entrance.
And whenever they leave campus, Wittenberg students are
passing the light along to others in some incredible ways.
Whether it’s traveling the globe in a study-abroad program,
continuing on to graduate school or a career, or heading
out into the community performing volunteer work, they
make a pretty big impact.
It’s about sharing the experiences, the knowledge, and the
insight you gain at Wittenberg and carrying them with you
throughout all your life’s successes. Because once you’ve
got the light, you’ll take it to some pretty amazing places.
ATHLETICS
This is what it feels like.
On the field or in the stands, Wittenberg spirit is a powerful
thing. Can you feel it? You will.
What’s big and red, stands on 6,522 feet, and makes a
noise like a thundering herd? Wittenberg fans at a
Tiger basketball game.
There’s an infectious energy at Wittenberg that permeates
everything we do. Whether you’re in the stands at a home
football game, on the field with our lacrosse team, or just
walking across campus wearing red and white, you’ll know
when you feel it. It’s the spirit that brings us all together, in
competition or at play: we support each other, we cheer
each other on, and we celebrate together in victory. And
with more than a century of athletic achievement,
we’ve got a lot of victories to celebrate.
Wittenberg is small enough that you’ll never be just a
number, but we have enough athletic opportunities
that you’ll always have a chance to wear one.
APPLICATION, TUITION, AND FINANCIAL AID
This is what it takes to get in.
Just bring your passion, your brain, and your desk lamp.
We can help with the rest.
Admission. We look at more than grades. More than test
scores (in fact, submitting your test scores is optional). We
look at students. We look at people. We even talk to them.
Which is why we recommend scheduling an admission
interview, so we can get to know you in person, not just
on paper.
We want students with a commitment to service and
leadership as well as academic accomplishment. Students
with ambition. Students who care. Sound like you? Then
let’s talk.
To apply, submit an application online at wittenberg.edu
or use the Common Application at commonapp.org.
You’ll also need your high school counselor to submit your
Secondary School Report.
Scholarships and Financial Aid. The value of a
Wittenberg education is immeasurable, but the cost of it is
much more manageable. There are a number of scholarship
and financial aid options to choose from to make your
education an even greater value.
We won’t pretend that paying for college is fun, but at
Wittenberg, it doesn’t have to be painful. Nearly 98 percent
of our students receive scholarships or financial aid to
reduce the cost of tuition and room and board.
We believe in making a financial investment in our
students as well as an intellectual one. It helps make
a Wittenberg education incredibly valuable, and
surprisingly affordable, too.
University Website
HOMEPAGE
Wittenberg University
A TOP-RANKED LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
Witt Commitment
Our promise to you
We’re committed to guiding you through the next four
years as a full-fledged member of our active, engaged
learning environment, one defined by academic excellence,
high-impact practices, and a storied athletic tradition. Will it
be hard? Most likely. Will we push you? Absolutely. Will you
love where the journey takes you? Without a doubt.
Explore campus this summer.
Our campus has been widely acclaimed for its beauty
and award-winning architecture. We think you’ll agree that
it’s one of a kind. During your visit, we want you to meet
the amazing people that make Wittenberg the special
place it is.
ABOUT
A Distinctive, Life-Changing Education
A Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts college in the heart of
Southwest Ohio, Wittenberg enjoys a national reputation
for excellent academic standards and is widely known for its
friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Guests on our campus,
which is recognized as one of America’s most beautiful,
will quickly feel the friendliness with the first of many
“Wittenberg Hellos” during their visit.
Witt by the Numbers
What you should know.
Wittenberg was chartered in 1845 by Ezra Keller and a
group of pastors who broke with the German church and
created the English Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Ohio.
Life After Witt
We make a big impact.
At 24,000 strong, Wittenberg alumni know success
firsthand. See how they are passing on their light and
leading lives of meaning and purpose.
Mission, History & Traditions
A commitment to academic excellence.
From Myers Hall to the Kissing Bridge to an age-old
academic Commencement ritual, Wittenberg is immersed
in tradition. These traditions have been created by
an inimitable history that began in 1845. Together,
Wittenberg’s history and traditions make the university
distinctive in American higher education.
Strategic Planning
Wittenberg University is actively engaged in defining its
future through a comprehensive strategic planning process
designed to propel the college to new heights of excellence.
Why Wittenberg?
Wittenberg provides a uniquely active and engaged learning
environment that instills in its students the skills and
confidence to make an impact on the world.
ADMISSION
Active and Engaged
An affordable education leading to a lifetime of success.
Schedule a Visit
This is the Center of Everything
We’re in the middle-ish part of the country and on the left-
hand side of Ohio. Close to just about everything, and right
smack dab where you’ll want to be.
Academic Programs
This is What You’ll Learn.
At Wittenberg, coursework is about more than hitting the
books. It takes you out of the classroom and into the field,
into the lab, and into the world.
Wittenberg Commitment
Our promise to you
We’re committed to guiding you through the next four
years as a full-fledged member of our active, engaged
learning environment, one defined by academic excellence,
high-impact practices, and a storied athletic tradition. Will it
be hard? Most likely. Will we push you? Absolutely. Will you
love where the journey takes you? Without a doubt.
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Virtual Tour
The Next Best Thing to a Visit
Let us take you on a guided tour of 37 buildings on over
100 acres of rolling terrain. It’s just big enough to be
yourself and just small enough to not get lost on the
way to class.
STUDENT LIFE
Join an Engaged, Inviting Atmosphere
The Wittenberg community welcomes individuals of all
faith backgrounds, supports healthy, sustainable living,
and encourages diversity as shown in its commitment to
expansive multicultural student programming.
Getting Involved
The Office of Student Involvement strives to enrich the
Wittenberg University student experience by providing
quality programs, services, and leadership development.
Student Leadership
The mission of the Wittenberg University Student Senate
is to promote the interests of both the students and
the university.
Living on Campus
With seven distinct residence halls, including the perennial
favorite, Myers Hall, the first building ever to grace campus
back in the mid 1800s, first-year students here immediately
feel like full-fledged members of our residential community
of learners. Wittenberg offers a wide selection of houses
and apartments for our juniors and seniors.
ACADEMICS
Embracing the Life of the Mind
As a nationally ranked Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts
college, Wittenberg University enjoys an outstanding
reputation for excellent academic standards, vibrant
coursework in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well
as distinct pre-professional programs including business
and nursing.
Majors & Minors
Where will Witt take you?
A Wittenberg education consists of three parts: a broad
base in the liberal arts, an intensive course of study in a
major, and an enhanced course of study that makes up
a minor of electives.
Special Programs
Offering even more.
Recognizing that student interests are unique and varied,
Wittenberg also offers several options that allow students
to tailor their Wittenberg paths even more.
Community Service
Serve. Connect. Reflect
We provide students with opportunities to serve and
connect with the greater Springfield community, and reflect
on the service experience to better understand themselves,
community needs, and their responsibility in advancing the
common good.
Graduate & Adult Learning
Courses scheduled around you.
Flexible course schedules to accommodate your personal
and professional life. Our degree completion programs are a
combination of in-classroom and hybrid courses. Perfect for
the non-traditional or adult learner.
GIVING
Support Wittenberg
Your gifts support the nationally recognized faculty and
classroom experiences, academic scholarships, and every
other component of Wittenberg’s mission-driven, student-
centered education.
Enhancing Excellence for Generations
The Health, Wellness & Athletics Restoration Expansion
Initiative
Ways to Give
You may be surprised by the many easy ways you can
support the Wittenberg mission now and in the future.
Wittenberg donors and volunteers are making a lifelong
difference in the lives of generations of students.
The Wittenberg Fund
Annual gifts to The Wittenberg Fund support the nationally
recognized faculty and classroom experiences, academic
scholarships, and every other component of Wittenberg’s
mission-driven, student-centered education.
ALUMNI
Alumni Chapters
Connections across the country and around the world.
Joining an Alumni Chapter is a great way to re-connect
with and support your alma mater. Stay informed about the
latest University news and events.
Make a Gift
Having Light, We Pass It On To Others
We pride ourselves on providing the best liberal arts
education available, and your donations help advance our
mission in every way.
PARENTS
Throughout its distinguished history, Wittenberg has actively
engaged parents in the life of the university through its
Parents Association.
All current parents are automatically members of the
association, which plays a critical role in ensuring that the
university continues to provide the high-quality education
it has for generations. From volunteering at college fairs
in or near their hometowns, to serving as ambassadors for
the university at local events, to offering their time and
talent in capacities that benefit the campus life experience,
opportunities to serve abound.
Events & Activities
Wittenberg University’s campus is an active and vibrant
community of learners. The calendar is filled each year.
Follow the links below for the latest information about
some of the university’s most popular annual events.
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Brand SamplesThis is how it all comes together. Here are some examples of our print and web communications to help you visualize and to get a sense of how our brand system comes together.
YO U R E X P E R I E N C E W I L L I N C L U D E
H O U R S S P E N T I N S E R V I C E O F T H E
S P R I N G F I E L D C O M M U N I T Y. I T ’ S J U S T
O N E O F T H E W AYS W E B R I N G O U R
M OT TO TO L I F E . H AV I N G L I G H T
W E PA S S I T O N T O O T H E R S .
Serve.Connect.Reflect.
W E TA K E P R I D E I N S AY I N G ,
YO U W O N ’ T B E T H E S A M E
P E R S O N O N G R A D UAT I O N D AY,
A S W H E N YO U A R R I V E D T H AT
F I R S T D AY O N C A M P U S .
You will be transformed.
RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD,
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING, CL INICAL PLACEMENTS,
ATHLET ICS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT,
SERVICE-LEARNING, IMMERSION EXPERIENCES,
AND STUDENT-DES IGNED PROJECTS.
DO. EXPERIENCE. LEARN.
Think beyond the classroom.
YO U R P R O F E S S O R S W I L L P U S H YO U TO S U C C E E D
I N S I D E A N D O U T S I D E O F T H E C L A S S R O O M .
T H E Y W I L L Q U E S T I O N YO U R V I E W S AT T H E I R D I N N E R
TA B L E . YO U M I G H T D I S C U S S P H YS I C S TO G E T H E R O N
T H E T R E A D M I L L , O R E V E N C O - AU T H O R A R E S E A R C H
PA P E R O N T H E W E E K E N D S.
Teaching is only part of
their mission.
A D M I S S I O N P O S T E R E X A M P L E S
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RANKED
-PRINCETON REVIEW
Top 20Nationally for best classroom experience and professor accessibility
-FORBES
Big ideas welcome. Top 50 Most Entrepreneurial Colleges
PRODUCING INNOVATORS
INSPIRED LEARNING FOR LIFE
Top 10% nationally in number of doctorates earned by alumni
-PRINCETON REVIEW
Top Green Colleges
ONE OF AMERICA’S
Love your journey. More than 120 student organizations
ACTIVE & ENGAGED
13:1 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO
Go ahead. Ask. Most accessible professors.
-PRINCETON REVIEW
GET EXPERT ADVICE
Learn from the best. More Ohio Professors of the Year than any four-year institution in the state
BE THE CHANGE
Serve. Connect. Reflect. Wittenberg students perform more than 25,000 hours of community service annually.
Education for your future. 97% placement rate into jobs or graduate programs
LIFE AFTER WITT
A C A D E M I C B U I L D I N G P O S T E R S E X A M P L E SA D M I S S I O N K I O S K
ADMISSION
Gain the skills and confidence to pursue your dreams.
This is the center of everything.
ADMISSION
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I N D O O R C A M P U S W AY F I N D I N G
Academic Programs
Academic Services
Admission
Business Office/CFO
Copy Center
Human Resources
Mail Room
President’s Office
Provost’s Office
Registrar’s Office
Student Financial Services
University Communications
2nd Floor
2nd Floor
1st Floor
3rd Floor
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
2nd Floor
2nd Floor
1st Floor
1st Floor
3rd Floor
DEPARTMENT LOCATION
Where are you heading?
School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Womyn’s Center
Health Center Lower Level
Room 105
Room 201-221 2nd Floor
Restrooms
Elevator
Student Center
Joseph C. Shouvlin Center
Benham-Pence Student Center
Information Desk
Student Involvement
Scheduling & Events
Dining Locations
Bookstore
Student Mail Room
O U T D O O R C A M P U S W AY F I N D I N G
Koch HallArt Department
Ann Miller Gallery
Kissell Auditorium
Weaver Observatory
Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center
Hollenbeck Hall
Zimmerman Hall
Alumni WayHonoring Wittenberg Alumni for their commitment and countless contributions to their alma mater. Dedicated October 23, 2004, The Wittenberg University Alumni Association.
Student Center New Hall Student Development Woodlawn Hall Bayley Alumni House
Academic Programs
Academic Services
Admission
Business Office/CFO
Copy Center
Human Resources
Mail Room
President’s Office
Provost’s Office
Registrar’s Office
Student Financial Services
University Communications
2nd Floor
2nd Floor
1st Floor
3rd Floor
Lower Level
Lower Level
Lower Level
2nd Floor
2nd Floor
1st Floor
1st Floor
3rd Floor
DEPARTMENT LOCATION
Where are you heading?
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O F F I C E O F U N I V E R S I T Y C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
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