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When college students first start attending school, they are often nervous and unsure of the future. Receiving a gift could make them feel more welcomed and excited about their new adventure. Check out some of these awesome ideas below.

Top Welcome Gifts for College Students
“My birthstone is a coffee bean” Personalized Keychain
Chances are they are addicted to coffee, which means that their birthstone is a coffee bean.
Study Definition Printable Poster
This funny “study” definition poster tells the truth about what studying is these days, texting, eating, and watching TV while pretending to study or procrastinating.
Aztec Throw Blanket
They will need to stay warm in their dorm, or wherever they are living, and this Aztec throw blanket is interesting.
“Home sweet dorm” Wooden Sign
Their dorm is now their home sweet home, and they can set this wooden sign up in their new dorm to say as much.
“Home” Personalized Scent Homesick Candle
Personalize the scent of this candle so that it can remind them of home while they are away.
Best College Student Printable Planner
Help them stay organized and on top of things with this Best College Student printable planner at hand.
Monogrammed Earrings
Letters of the college could be put on these earrings to represent the school!
“Write down all the things” Notebook
A new college student always needs a notebook to keep track of “all the things.”
“I can, I will, end of story” Mug
Remind them of all the determination they have, and all that they can accomplish, with a mug that says it all.
Yes You Can & Think Good Thoughts Pencils
They sure can, as long as they think good thoughts along the way. Plus, these pencils will be great to write with too, which they will be doing a lot of this year.
Heart Map Keyring
The location of the school can be put in the heart of the keyring to represent their new home.
Paw Print Decal Sticker
For laptop, coffee mug, or wherever else it will go, if the mascot of the school is an animal.
“Study then Netflix” Printable
Studying comes first, but then they can Netflix all they want.
“I put the PRO in procrastination” Mug
Let’s face it, most students procrastinate, you might as well bring some humor to it with this mug.
“College” Shirt
They are “college” students now, so they should wear this shirt loud and proud.
“Hey mom, I’m home” Funny Laundry Bag
They will be doing a majority of their laundry at home, even if they have access to washers and dryers, since it costs so much. This “Hey, mom, I’m home” funny laundry bag is a great way of announcing their presence.
Engraved Leather Portfolio
Give them a leather portfolio to keep their assignments in, with their name or the name of the school on it.
“Not all who wander are lost” Keychain
Not everyone who wanders is lost, especially someone going off to college and getting out in the real world.
Engraved Yeti Tumbler
This yeti tumbler can be engraved with their name or the name of the school, and will help them stay hydrated as they run around.
“Never stop believing that fighting for what is right is worth it. -Hillary Clinton” Wall Art
Remind them to never stop believing that fighting for what is right is worth it. There will be a lot of challenges and new things they face, but they should never sacrifice what is right for anything.
College is a fun adventure, but it brings a lot of challenges along for the ride, and a welcome gift will go a long way in making them feel more comfortable and welcome.