2.1 Student Organization Names
Student organizations are able to identify with Boise State University subject to the following criteria:
- The student organization is identified as a student-based organization and cannot be confused with a university department, program, or initiative.
- The student organization identity does not interfere with the integrity of Boise State’s trademarks, athletic brand or intellectual property.
- Student organizations should include the word “club” or likewise in the naming of the organization. This will identify the organization as a student-based organization, and not a Boise State department, program or initiative. Possible word choices include “Club,” “Association,” “Society,” “Students for…,” “Students,” “Student Organization,” “Chapter,” “Fraternity,” “Sorority,” etc..
- If student organizations wish to use the words Boise State and/or University in their name, the club name should come before the university and be clear that the group is a student organization. For example: “American Red Cross Club at Boise State University” or “Young Dems at Boise State” is permissible but “Boise State University American Red Cross Club” or “Boise State Young Dems” is not.
- Student organizations may use the word “Broncos” in their organization name, but it may not be formed in a way that could be construed that the university has taken an official position. For example “Bronco Democratic Club” is permissible but “Broncos for Obama” is not.