Western Carolina Catamounts
The arched initials “WCU” in white with purple and gold trim are over a side view of Catamount’s head in purple, gold, and white. A new shade of gold.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2018 - Present
A side view Catamount's head in purple, gold and white.
A new shade of gold.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2018 - 2022
A wordmark "WESTERN CAROLINA" in gold with gold trim on a white background and "CATAMOUNTS" in white on a banner in purple with gold trim above a side view Catamount's head in purple, gold and white.
A new shade of gold.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2018 - 2022
A Catamount's head in white within the state shape of North Carolina in purple.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2018 - 2022
A side view Catamount's head in purple, gold and white next to a wordmark "WESTERN CAROLINA" in gold with gold trim on a white background and "CATAMOUNTS" in white on a banner in purple with gold trim.
A new shade of gold.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2008 - 2017
A side view Catamount's head in purple, gold and white next to a wordmark "WESTERN CAROLINA" in gold with gold trim on a white background and "CATAMOUNTS" in white on a banner in purple with gold trim.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2008 - 2017
A full-body Catamount in gold with purple highlights standing atop the state shape of North Carolina in purple with gold highlights.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2008 - 2017
A side view Catamount's head in purple, gold and white on a shield in white and gold with a purple and white trim.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2008 - 2017
A wordmark "WESTERN CAROLINA" in gold with gold trim on a white background and "CATAMOUNTS" in white on a banner in purple with gold trim above a side view Catamount's head in purple, gold and white.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2008 - 2017
A side view Catamount's head in purple, gold and white.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2003 - 2008
A side view of a Catamount's head in gold, white, and red with black highlights.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2003 - 2008
A full body catamount leaping in gold, white and red with black highlights.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2003 - 2008
A wordmark "LADY CATS" in purple with white trim on a gold formed background with black trim above a front view of a Catamount growling in gold, white, and red with black highlights.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2003 - 2008
A Catamouts paw print in gold with black claws.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2003 - 2008
A front view of a Catamount growling in gold, white, and red with black highlights.
Western Carolina Catamounts
2003 - 2008
A diagonal alignment of initials "WCU" in purple with white trim on a gold formed background with black and white trim.
Western Carolina Catamounts
1996 - 2003
A full body Catamount leaping in gold, white and red with black highlights with a purple swipe with it's claw.
Western Carolina Catamounts
1996 - 2003
A Catamount's eyes, ears, and whiskers in white and gold inside black oval with white and purple outline. A black outline of the letter "W" in the center.
Western Carolina Catamounts
1996 - 2003
Catamount's eyes and whiskers in black and gold with the custom wordmark "THE CATS" in gold with black trim.
Western Carolina Catamounts
1996 - 2003
A side view of a Catamount's head in gold, white, and red with purple highlights with encircled wordmark "WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY" in purple along with an arched line in a gradient purple.
Western Carolina Catamounts
1981 - 1996
A front-facing Catamount's head in gold and white with purple highlights.
Western Carolina Catamounts
1971 - 1997
A scripted wordmark "The Cats" in purple.
Western Carolina Catamounts Logo History
The first Western Carolina Catamounts alternate logos were simple designs featuring the team’s mascot and school initials. Over the years, the Catamounts logo history shows improvements in style, color, and detailing, reflecting the growing prominence of Western Carolina athletics. Alternate logos allowed the team to create a consistent brand while offering design flexibility.
With digital media becoming more important, Western Carolina football logo and Catamounts logo PNG formats were developed for sharper display online and on printed materials. These alternate logos complemented the primary design, maintaining recognition while providing fresh visuals for merchandise and promotional content.
Today, the Western Carolina Catamounts alternate logo continues to serve as a symbol of pride and tradition. Fans, alumni, and student-athletes display it on apparel, social media, and other platforms. For more details, visit the Western Carolina Catamounts history page. For related designs, see the Western Carolina Catamounts wordmark logo page.
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