Custom Merch for Orientation Week: Make a First Impression That Lasts
Jun 6, 2025
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Educational
Introduction
Custom merch for orientation week is one of the smartest ways to create school spirit, build a sense of belonging, and make a strong first impression. Orientation isn’t just a welcome; it’s your school’s opportunity to introduce its brand and community culture on and off campus.
From practical giveaways to fun collectibles, custom orientation merch helps new students feel included while promoting your school logo, mascot, or message in ways that last long after the first week.
Below is a curated list of branded school merch ideas that are perfect for orientation week events, welcome kits, and student swag bags.
1. Open Laptop Tote
This custom canvas laptop sleeve fits most MacBooks and MacBook Pros. It's padded, lined, and available with over 40 zipper colors to match your school branding. Add your mascot or crest for a premium orientation week giveaway that students will actually use every day.
2. Portable Charger
One of the most practical college orientation gifts. This 5000mAh custom power bank includes USB-C and wireless charging and a built-in Apple Watch charger. Add your school's logo so your brand stays front and center every time students need to charge their device.
3. Flight Keytag Keychain
These durable woven keychains are easy to customize with school colors, slogans, or mascots. With up to 7 thread colors, they’re a standout merch item students will clip onto backpacks, lanyards, or keys.
4. Two-Tone Cap
A timeless snapback that shows off your logo in a wearable way. With a structured shape and contrast dome, this branded hat is a great piece of school spirit gear for orientation week and beyond.
5. Stadium-Friendly Clear Belt Bag
This custom clear fanny pack is security-compliant and ideal for campus events. Add your school logo or orientation theme to create a functional piece of branded school merch that students will keep using all year.
6. Custom-Printed Insert Journals
Give students more than a blank notebook. These journals include custom-printed inserts where you can add welcome messages, campus maps, or key resources. Branded with your mascot and colors, they’re personal, useful, and memorable.
7. Open Audio Earbuds
Open-ear wireless earbuds keep students aware of their surroundings while enjoying music or listening in on virtual lectures. The packaging doubles as a pen holder and can be fully customized with school branding, making them a standout item in orientation kits.
8. Bestie Bottle
This insulated stainless steel water bottle features a fun silicone mascot topper that can be designed to match your school's mascot. A great mix of fun and function, this is one of the most popular orientation week merch ideas for student use all year.
9. Printed Felt Pennant
A classic retro style orientation giveaway. These 5" x 12" felt pennants are printed in full color with your mascot, crest, or slogan. Affordable and easy to display, they’re great for dorm rooms and student events.
10. Lapel Pins
Custom enamel pins are a simple but powerful way to show off your pride for your school. Use them for club sign-ups, orientation achievements, or as a welcome gift. Choose from multiple finishes, shapes, and colors to match your campus branding.
An alternate option for this is button pins, these can be more affordable and are trendy.
Conclusion
Why Custom Merch for Orientation Week Matters
The best custom merch for orientation week helps students feel like they belong. These items go beyond swag; they’re tools for connection, identity, and school pride. When your orientation merch is well-designed and branded with purpose, it leaves a lasting impression that students carry with them all year. Students are already proud of where they go to school, now give them the tools they need to show that pride.
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