College Admissions Giveaways
Last Updated on May 5, 2025 by Rachel Leone
Give accepted or committed students items they'll love!
In today’s competitive higher education landscape, colleges must go beyond acceptance letters to create lasting impressions on their incoming students. Custom promotional giveaways—whether it's a one-off or a whole gift box—are a powerful way to foster school pride, strengthen emotional connections, and stand out in students' final college decisions.
Why invest in custom admissions giveaways?
- Differentiate from Competitors. A well-crafted giveaway can set your institution apart from others vying for the same students' attention.
- Boost School Spirit Early. Giving students gear with your logo encourages them to identify with the college community before they even arrive on campus.
- Emotional Connection. Tangible items can create a positive emotional response, making the college choice feel more personal and exciting.
- Social Media Appeal. Students are likely to share their swag on social media or with peers, extending your brand’s reach organically.
- Showcase Institutional Values. Carefully chosen items can reflect your school’s identity—whether that’s sustainability, innovation, diversity, or tradition.
Below is a sampling of the thousands of custom promotional items you can purchase on my store.
This sticky note pad can be custom printed in all-over full color with any design! Any supplies that students can actually use for their classes are a great choice for admissions giveaways.
Min. Quantity 250, ≤ $0.40 ea.
Flower Paper Confetti Packet
What better way to celebrate being accepted to your dream school than with confetti? With confetti that's good for the environment, of course! This confetti is made from wildflower seed paper and includes planting instructions.
Min. Quantity 125, ≤ $1.30 ea.
Colorful Notebooks
These 3"x5" notebooks are available in 7 fun colors and your choice of graph, lined, or dotted interior paper.
Min. Quantity 250, ≤ $1.35 ea.
License Plate Frame
Car accessories like magnets and decals are always popular college-branded swag items, and these license plate frames are no exception.
Min. Quantity 200, ≤ $1.55 ea.
Two Tone Plastic Sunglasses
Custom-branded sunglasses are a popular giveaway item, and they're perfect if your school is in a sunny/warm area! Available in 10 colors to match your brand.
Min. Quantity 100, ≤ $2.75 ea.
Presentation Folder
Many schools send a folder to accepted or committed students with information about the school, their chosen major, and goodies such as stickers or bookmarks. This folder is super-customizable, making it excellent for info packages!
Min. Quantity 250, ≤ $3.75 ea.
12"x30" Acrylic Felt Pennant
Pennants are such a classic giveaway for accepted students that many high school counselors collect pennants from the schools their students choose to attend. These ones are made of acrylic felt material, evoking the feeling of vintage sports memorabilia.
Min. Quantity 25, ≤ $11.25 ea.
Gildan Unisex Heavy Cotton T-Shirt
T-shirts are a great giveaway for incoming students because they can create a sense of community. Available in over 50 colors!
Min. Quantity 72, ≤ $12.50 ea.
Custom Beanie with Cuff and Pom
If you like the idea of apparel giveaways but want to do something a little more unique than t-shirts, hats can be a great option! These custom pom-pom beanies are especially great for schools in colder climates.
Min. Quantity 24, ≤ $28.20 ea.
Custom Soccer/Football Scarf
Scarves are another great warm apparel option, and a matching hat and scarf would be a great combo in a gift box. Available in 18 colors!
Min. Quantity 24, ≤ $30.90 ea.
Bayside Unisex Hooded Sweatshirt
Hoodies, while on the higher end of the budget spectrum, are a greatly appreciated gift for students. You could even offer them on a limited basis, like if a student officially commits to your school at an accepted students day event, they get a hoodie.
Min. Quantity 1, ≤ $128.15 ea.
Give me a call for help with an admissions gift box, or check out the Stonehill College product kit I put together for inspiration:
