8 Supercute and Personalized College Gear and Decor Items (I Love Them All!)

Lauren Smelker
Lauren Smelker
Lauren is currently a senior at LIM College in New York, NY. She will graduate this May with a degree in Fashion Media and a double minor in Styling and English. She grew up in a small Lake Michigan beach town in Michigan and always tries to soak up as much sun as possible when…read more
published May 9, 2025
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Cozy bedroom with a light blue bedspread, decorative pillows, a wooden nightstand, and framed artwork on the wall.
Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Prop Styling: Vicky Wasik & Maya Borrero

If you’re like me, you want to show off where you go to school — or where you’ll be attending this fall — with aesthetic college gear that declares your college pride, whether you’re in your room or hanging around campus. But sometimes it’s hard to find exactly what you’re looking for at your school store. That’s why I’ve rounded up these eight adorable college gear and home decor items from Etsy. Now you can display your school spirit throughout the year (and support small businesses and makers while you’re at it!). 

Personalized College Ring Dish
$17

I already have too many trinket dishes, so what’s one more? I love the gold rim detail and how you can add your name underneath your school logo. Not to mention, this dish is so versatile — it works for jewelry but also hair ties, spare change, paper clips on your desk, and more.

$17 at Etsy
Personalized Skinny Stainless Steel Cups
$20

This is seriously the coolest tumbler I’ve seen for college merch. It has the look of adorable sticker coverage, but the durability of an actual water bottle, which makes it that much more practical for a college campus. These stainless steel cups can be personalized for even the smallest of schools, with colors, logos, and even your name.

$20 at Etsy
Embroidered Pennant Sweatshirt with Team Name
$54

A pennant is iconic for university sports, and now there are dozens of adaptations for dorm decor. But this sweatshirt is by far my favorite take! (I’m obsessed with anything embroidered.) There’s also an option to add your grad year, initials, or a symbol on the cuff or hood, taking the personalization one step further. This sweatshirt would be so perfect for fall game days, either repping your team or college name.

$54 at Etsy
Home State Map Punch Needle Pillow
$18$9

Throw pillows are always a smart addition to a dorm, either for your bed or a futon if you have the space. And it would be so fun to personalize this punch needle pillow with your university, state, or dorm hall name. Especially because you have the option to select your colors, it’s the perfect way to bring school spirit into your dorm room.

$9 at Etsy
Custom College Wall Prints
$17

Lately I’ve been seeing so much matchbox-themed decor on my FYP, and I can’t get enough of it. This wall print is such a cool way to highlight your school campus and town in your dorm. You can request specific restaurants, cafes, or any building name to customize it to your college experience.

$17 at Etsy
Custom University Sticker
$4

Stickers on water bottles or laptop cases are a classic way to display the university you attend. But the simple college logo is so last semester. That’s why this “Little Miss” sticker is such a cute choice for showing your spirit for your mascot, major, or college town — you can even request two specific colors.

$4 at Etsy
Personalized Pennant Ornament
$22

Don’t let the word “ornament” fool you — these personalized pennants would make the sweetest addition to your gallery wall or your rearview mirror. You can truly customize them however you want: You get to pick the flag and lettering colors and what you want the pennant to say, whether that’s your school name, mascot name, or something else entirely.

$22 at Etsy
Custom Plush Personalized Large Blanket
$58

You definitely need a throw blanket in your room so you can deal with fluctuating dorm building temperatures. This super plush blanket would keep you extra cozy while studying, hanging out, or sleeping and show off your school spirit with a college logo and personalized embroidery. If you’re an athlete, you can also have your jersey number added!

$58 at Etsy

Lauren Smelker

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Lauren is currently a senior at LIM College in New York, NY. She will graduate this May with a degree in Fashion Media and a double minor in Styling and English. She grew up in a small Lake Michigan beach town in Michigan and always tries to soak up as much sun as possible when visiting home. She moved to NYC for college and plans to stay after graduation. Lauren can always be found with a book in her bag or her Kindle in her hand. She loves exploring new gluten-free places around the city and trying new recipes. Lauren discovered she has celiac disease as a sophomore, and is excited to work with Dorm Therapy to bring dietary alternatives, particularly gluten-free options, to the table.

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