Public Information Office (PIO)

College Style and Usage Guide

Quick Notes: Style and Usage Requirements (additional details below)

  1. A student release form must be used when using a student's name or likeness in any promotional materials.
  2. EEO/AA statements must appear on all publications and advertisements.
  3. Content must follow the standards in The Associated Press Stylebook. Copies are available in PIO.
  4. Spelling must conform to the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. Copies are available in PIO and TMCC libraries. Please note: when there is a conflict, the AP Stylebook will be used as the primary source.
  5. TMCC continually updates college styles as needed. To ensure accuracy, please incorporate PIO in the design process at an early date. Please contact us at the beginning of your project.
  6. PIO must approve all promotional materials for external distribution prior to publication as outlined in the TMCC Administrative Manual, section 4600.
  7. A sample of common style issues is available on this site.

Writing style standards

The college uses the Associated Press Stylebook as the style guide and standard for all printed and online publications. Copies of the stylebook are available in the public information office. Spelling in college publications must conform to the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. Copies of the dictionary are available in the public information office and college libraries. Please note: when there is a conflict, the AP Stylebook is the primary source.

TMCC continually updates college styles. To ensure accuracy, please incorporate PIO in the design process at an early date. Please contact us at the beginning of your project.

Approved brand, logo and color formats for publications

TMCC logos are available for authorized uses. The TMCC logo must appear prominently on every marketing piece. PIO has the responsibility to approve usage on all materials.

Samples of the college logo are shown below for informational purposes only. PLEASE DO NOT USE THESE FOR PRINTED PUBLICATIONS. To obtain an electronic file of the college logo, please contact PIO directly. For more information, see the Logo Usage Guidelines page.

Vertical Orientation
 Block Orientation
 Horizontal Orientation
Vertical orientation Block orientation Horizontal orientation

Approved colors

The TMCC logo must be used in PMS 583, white or black.

College fonts

The font for Truckee Meadows Community College when used in its entirety is MyriadMM (Myriad Pro is an acceptable substitute), non-italic version only. “Truckee Meadows Community College” should always appear in title case. MyriadMM is unavailable for distribution; Myriad Pro should be installed on most college computers. Please contact ITO if your computer is missing this font. For other assistance or clarification, please contact PIO directly.

Flyer and Poster Formatting

All promotional pieces must include, as a minimum, the TMCC logo, EEO statement and a telephone number for interested parties to contact. If the issuing department or office has a Web page, please include the URI, too.

Student release form

A student release form must be signed by the student prior to publication of the student's name or likeness in any promotional materials. The forms are available online or from PIO. Please mail or fax the signed forms to PIO.

Student Club Logo Use

PIO will review information produced by TMCC student clubs as requested by the club officers and/or advisor. TMCC student clubs are not required to use the college logo on all materials, but may choose to do so.