IZA Design Custom New Student Orientation T-Shirts

Stand Out with These New Student Orientation T-Shirts!

College students across America prepare for New Student Orientation at their schools. It's a time for incoming students to meet new friends, get acquainted with classmates, and kick off the new school year. Customize your shirts with your school name, slogan, mascot, or school colors. IZA offers free design help, free shipping, and t-shirts at your door in 2 weeks or less!

Order Highlights and Special Offers

 
  •   Custom Shirts Since 1987!
  •   FREE Artist Design Help
  •   We accept Purchase Orders
 

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Why IZA Design Is the Right Choice

See how IZA compares to traditional local printers and generic online design tools across the criteria that matter most to schools.

Category IZA Design Traditional
Local Printers		 Generic Online
Generators
Design Quality ✓  Artist-created retail quality Variable / Inconsistent Stock clip art
Design Discovery ✓  Chat-based search + instant quotes Binders & catalogs Endless template scrolling
Ordering ✓  Free online individual stores ✗  Collecting cash / Spreadsheets Bulk orders only
Signature Collection ✓  Digital “Signature Collect” App ✗  Manual transcription / Typos ✗  Manual transcription / Typos
Turnaround ✓  Guaranteed ~2 weeks Variable / Unreliable Variable
 

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Say 'Hello' in 21 Different Languages at Orientation

At college orientation, you'll have many opportunities to meet people from different countries and may need a quick way to break the ice. What better way than to say 'Hello' in their native language. The team at Livinglanguage.com created a quick infographic to help you say hello in 21 different languages.

Say Hello in 21 Languages - New Student Orientation Icebreaker Infographic

 

Customer Testimonial

 
New Student Orientation Customer Quote
 

Garment Styles and Shipping Information

 

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We carry a variety of brands including Gildan, Hanes, Jerzees, Champion, and more. Adult, Ladies, Junior, and Youth sizes are available.
Popular garment styles:  Short Sleeve T-shirt,  Short Sleeve Youth T-Shirt,  Hooded Sweatshirt,  Ladies T-Shirt,  Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

IZA Design Shipping Locations Map

Print and Ship locations:
Reno, Nevada / Dallas, Texas / Akron, Ohio
Corporate Office: Boston, MA

 

Helpful Tools for Planning New Student Orientation Apparel

 

Helpful Tools for Planning New Student Orientation Apparel

Student leaders, orientation advisors, and admissions staff can use these online tools to simplify the shirt planning process:

 
 

New Student Orientation Shirts – Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from student leaders, orientation advisors, admissions teams, and campus staff planning custom New Student Orientation shirts. IZA Design is the original school shirt company since 1987, elevating school and team gear to a retail standard for nearly four decades.

Why do schools order New Student Orientation shirts?

Orientation shirts help new students feel connected right away. They create unity during welcome week, campus tours, icebreakers, residence hall events, and first-day photos.

What makes IZA different from other custom shirt companies?

IZA Design has specialized in schools since 1987. Instead of generic clip-art templates, we focus on original designs that feel like real retail apparel students actually want to wear. We also offer school-friendly tools like our Chat Quote & Search Tool and Signature Collect Tool.

When should we order orientation shirts?

We recommend ordering 2–4 weeks before move-in or orientation week. Earlier ordering gives you the best garment and color availability.

Can we match our school colors?

Yes. We can customize shirt colors and print inks to coordinate with your official school branding, mascot colors, or freshman class theme.

What shirt styles are most popular for orientation?

Popular choices include:

  • Classic short sleeve tees
  • Soft retail-fit shirts
  • Long sleeve tees
  • Hoodies for fall starts
  • Performance shirts for outdoor events

Can we add our college or school logo?

Yes. You can include your school name, mascot, crest, logo, slogan, or approved branding elements.

What are the best design ideas for orientation shirts?

Top trends include:

  • Bold “Class of 2030” or incoming year designs
  • Campus skyline artwork
  • Mascot graphics
  • Minimal collegiate lettering
  • Residence hall team shirts
  • Welcome week event shirts

Can students help choose the design?

Absolutely. Many schools use the IZA Chat Quote & Search Tool to quickly explore styles, compare ideas, and narrow down favorites faster than scrolling endless pages.

How much do New Student Orientation shirts cost?

Pricing depends on:

  • Quantity ordered
  • Garment style
  • Number of print colors
  • Front/back print locations

Use the IZA Chat Quote & Search Tool for fast pricing guidance.

Is there a minimum order?

Most school group orders have flexible minimums. We work with both smaller orientation groups and large incoming classes.

Can we print names on the back?

Yes. Add student names, staff names, leader titles, residence hall groups, or orientation team roles.

Can we create shirts for orientation leaders only?

Definitely. Many schools order separate shirts for:

  • Orientation leaders
  • RA staff
  • Welcome team members
  • Student ambassadors
  • Move-in volunteers

Do you offer women's, youth, and extended sizes?

Yes. We offer a wide size range so everyone on campus can get a comfortable fit.

Can students order and pay individually?

Yes. IZA offers online group ordering options that reduce the need to collect money manually from every student.

Can we include signatures or messages from students?

Yes. Our Signature Collect Tool lets students submit digital signatures online, creating a memorable keepsake shirt for first-year classes or orientation teams.

What if we don't have artwork yet?

No problem. IZA offers free artist support to help turn your idea into a polished custom design.

Can we reorder more shirts later?

Yes. Many schools reorder extras for late registrations, transfer students, or staff additions.

Are orientation shirts only for one day?

Not at all. Students often wear them throughout the semester for spirit days, first-year events, intramurals, volunteer projects, and campus photos.

What if we need them quickly?

Fast turnaround options are available. Tell us your event date and we'll help recommend the best timeline.

How do we get started?

The easiest way is to use the IZA Chat Quote & Search Tool to explore ideas, compare pricing, and start your order. Since 1987, IZA has helped schools nationwide create apparel students are proud to wear.

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