ϲʹ’s more than 130-year history is rich with tradition. From the Owl mascot, to the ϲʹ “T,” to the fight song, ϲʹ pride shines.

The ϲʹ "T"

Across ϲʹ's campuses and throughout Philadelphia, the ϲʹ “T” is the iconic symbol of the university. Designed by students in a graphic arts and design class in the Tyler School of Art in 1983, the “T” represents strength and positive character, with open ends that are symbolic of the free exchange of ideas that is the hallmark of a ϲʹ education.

The Owl

To honor ϲʹ’s beginning as a night school for ambitious young people, the nocturnal owl was adopted as its mascot. The owl represents wisdom and knowledge and is known for being perceptive, resourceful and courageous. Hooter the Owl is a part of ϲʹ’s Spirit Squad, making appearances at football and basketball games, alumni events and more. Each February, mascots from all over the city of Philadelphia come to ϲʹ to celebrate Hooter's birthday at a home basketball game.

Alma Mater

Onward with ϲʹ, / Banners all unfu