Alumni weekend at your college or university is the perfect time to invest in high-quality alumni appreciation gifts! Students from years past will be touring their alma maters, seeing the updates made to the campus, meeting current students, and reminiscing about their time at your establishment. University alumni gifts make for thoughtful takeaways that your guests will love, will help them remember the great times they had in college, and will increase their loyalty to their schools. MARCO’s college alumni gifts are well-crafted and curated, so you know you’ll be presenting your alumni with the best of the best. Look at our Top 10 Alumni Weekend Gift Ideas so you can stock up before the big event arrives!
1. This college-ruled composition notebook is sure to be at hit at Alumni Weekend! In a bright white and emblazoned with your school’s logo, there will be no question that past students will be proud to have graduated from your establishment. With 50 sheets of paper to use to take notes, write messages, and document your time on campus and beyond, this is an alumni gift that everyone will love to receive.
2. Pair your composition notebooks with logoed pens for an amazing combination that is sure to bring a smile. With eighteen color combinations to choose from, there will be something for every school, college, and university. Pens are one of those items that people can’t seem to get enough of, and, with a brand like Bic®, you’ll know you’re making a great investment and purchasing a high-quality item! These smooth-writing pens are not only great for Alumni Weekend; use any extras during fundraisers, special events, or simply to keep around the office for students and professors to use.
3. This Excel Sport Utility Tote is one of our top 10 alumni gift ideas for good reason! This polyester bag with multiple zipper pockets, a special mesh pocket to carry your water bottle, and even a rear ID window will be sure to travel with your guests from Alumni Weekend and into their daily lives. Perfect as a school tote, a grocery bag, or even a diaper bag, the uses for this utility tote are endless!
4. Number four on our list is the USB Car Charger with Led Light. With a large imprint space for your school’s logo, you’ll be handing out not only a useful gift, but a great marketing tool. Put this little gadget into a swag bag with other branded tech items, and watch those alumni donations climb!
5. Show that your school is eco-conscious with 12 oz. Eco Wheat Mugs! These are perfect to give to guests upon their arrival to campus so they can use it to drink coffee and tea all weekend long. These custom mugs are made from reclaimed wheat stalks, so they use much less plastic than traditional mugs. Show your past students that you care about our planet; when you invest your resources into gifts that are more sustainable alternatives. You’ll be not only making a difference in the lives of your alumni, you’re making a difference to the earth.
6. A wonderful addition to any Alumni Weekend gift bag is a picture frame! Your past students are sure to connect with other classmates and teachers that they loved, so give them a place to store their treasured memories. With a clear acrylic display window, these picture frames are modern, chic, and will work with any decor.
7. The Peak Performance Cap is the perfect way for alumni to show their school spirit. High quality yet inexpensive, you can stock up on these promotional items without breaking the bank. With a Velcro closure so it is easily adjustable, this hat can take your alumni from running around at the park with their kids right to the big college football game!
8. What’s not to love about a classic long-sleeved tee? Order these to give away during Alumni Weekend, and your former students will feel right back at home on campus. Available in an array of colors, you’re sure to find shirts in your school colors to customize! Give you imprinted tee and unique look but choosing an imprint location outside the normal chest location. It’s easy to create the tees of your dreams in the colors that you love and with your logo in the perfect spot.
9. When alumni are milling about campus, visiting their old hangouts, and cheering for their team during the big game, sunglasses make for an excellent gift! No matter the time of year, these polarized panama sunglasses will protect the eyes while making a trendy fashion statement. Put your university’s logo on the side of the earpiece, so former students can show their school pride.
10. The last item on our list is this trendy bamboo bottle opener. Engrave this with your school’s logo, and get the party started! Since each piece is made from natural wood, every bottle opener will be unique, making this a charming gift your alumni will appreciate.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of our Top 10 Alumni Weekend Gift Ideas. Finding the perfect promotional items for your event doesn’t have to be a stressful experience! Customize these goodies with your college’s logo and whip up creative swag bags, raffle prizes, and welcome baskets in no time that will make your alumni feel special and appreciated.
