September is up ahead and universities are revving up for back-to-school promotions. Put together a set of custom promotional university swag essentials for incoming college freshmen and returning students to welcome the academic year.
Custom school merch and welcome kits should not only promote the university or college, but it should help students transition to dorm life, especially if they’re far from home.
2019 trends for promotional products indicate that tech and eco-friendly items are two of the most preferred swag categories.
On that tangent, we’ve put together a dozen promotional swag to help students with university life:
1. Comfortwash™ Garment Dyed Unisex Hooded Pullover Sweatshirt
Hoodies are the unofficial university uniform. These Hanes hoodies can be decorated with a screen print of your school logo on the chest. This no-shrink vintage-washed style hoodie is sure to be their new favorite for year-round coziness. Features matching twill drawcord, jersey-lined hood, kangaroo pocket and 100% ring spun face for optimal embellishment.
2. Voyager Drawstring Sportspack
Drawstring backpacks are perfect for everyday use around campus. If you’re traveling light, then this promotional sport sack is for you. Your logo placement gets your university branding full mileage. Great for hikes and trips to the gum too! More high-quality drawstring backpacks here.
3. Nbn Whitby Insulated 15″ Computer Backpack
NBN stands for “No Brand Needed.” The NBN Whitby Insulated 15″ Computer Backpack gives you the best of both words – a top section that includes a dedicated padded 15″ laptop compartment, as well as a zippered PEVA lined bottom cooler compartment.
4. Corkcicle 25 oz. Canteen
These high-quality, eco-friendly vacuum bottles from well-known brand Corkcicle keeps drinks hot/cold for hours! Crafted from stainless steel with proprietary triple insulation. Patented easy-grip flat sides. No-slip bottom. Choose from 4 other styles and laser engrave your logo on the center of the bottle.
5. MiiR® Vacuum Insulated Travel Tumbler – 16 Oz.
Miir is a drinkware brand that has a giving back project (much like Brand Spirit) that comes with their products. It’s another eco-friendly promotional item for your consideration. Add your logo on an original Miir Travel Tumbler for premium promo gifting for your university or college. Available in black and white. Check out more Miir drinkware options here.
6. Expandable Stainless Steel Straw With Case
Here’s another eco-friendly option for your back-to-school promotion. This expandable set of reusable stainless steel straws that come inclusive with its own retractable brush – all in a carrying case. They can take these reusable straws anywhere, one in each bag! Add up to two colors on the carrying case.
7. Skullcandy Jib 2 True Wireless Earbuds
The Skullcandy Jib 2 True Wireless Earbuds provide up to 33 hours of playback (9 hours with the earbuds plus another 24 hours from the charging case). Both earbuds contains the Tile finding technology, so if you ever misplace one, you can just “ring” it from the Tile app. Check out more wireless earpods here.
8. Mfi Certified 3-In-1 Cable
The perfect charging cable for all your charging needs. The MFI Certified 3-in-1 Cable comes in a convenient clear plastic carrying case perfect for making sure your cable does not get tangled. This cable includes a 30 pin, Lightning and Micro USB connectors that can connect to smartphones and tablets like iPhone, iPad, and Android based tablets and smartphones from Samsung, HTC, Motorola, and others.More MFI cables here.
9. Mesh Laundry Cinch Bag
College life also means doing your own laundry (or maybe taking it back home for the weekend), which makes this promotional school gift quite thoughtful and appropriate for college kids. Add your logo on the cloth band that goes across the drawstring laundry bag.
10. Star Shaped 5 Color Highlighters
The five-felt-tip design allows individuals to make a single stroke, or two if desired, to help save time when note taking or reading. Highlighter colors include blue, green, yellow, orange and pick, and are protected by a white plastic shell with matching color caps. Check out our recent blog featuring a bunch of fun highlighter pens for more ideas.
11. Soft Touch Aluminum Ballpoint Pen
This click action rubber finished aluminum stylus pen has a soft touch velvet colored barrel, and features chrome accents. It works on all touchscreen devices. Laser engraving is in matte silver. More ballpoint pens here.
12. 8 GB Swivel 700 Series
This product is part of our global saver program and includes: free 2 color imprint, free 100mb data load, & free ground shipping to the continental united states (excluding Alaska & Hawaii) colorful and conveniently without a cap to lose, this is by far the most popular swivel drive around! See more promotional flash drives here.
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