The Rotunda symbol is based on Thomas Jefferson’s own rendering. The Rotunda was patterned after the Pantheon in Rome and like the Pantheon is based on a perfect sphere. Jefferson dotted an invisibl
e globe on his sketch, and this adaptation replaces the dots with the 13 stars from the original American flag. This signifies Jefferson’s intention to create a national university and inspire the generation of leaders to follow. Use of the Rotunda mark on its own is highly restricted and should only be used as a design element in approved applications. It should not be used in lieu of an official institutional logo.
