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Organizing events for college students is a great opportunity to promote fun campus experiences and increase student engagement. Planning those events can be a tricky job if you\u2019re new to the Student Activities Committee. We have some great college event ideas to help you make campus the place to be and keep students excited to be a part of your college community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Welcome Week and Family Weekend events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first week of classes is an exciting time! It\u2019s a new chapter in life, and there is plenty to celebrate with all the new students during Welcome Week. Equally important is putting together fun activities for parents and families to visit during Family Weekend. Get everyone hyped for a great year with these upbeat event ideas for college students! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf9b\ufe0f Live DJ<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hire a local DJ<\/a> to play a mix of crowd-pleasers to add a fun soundtrack to the first week\u2019s activities. Even if they\u2019re just playing on the quad while everyone mingles, it adds to the excitement of the first week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udc51 Drag queen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Shake things up with an emcee who knows how to work a crowd! Book a drag queen<\/a> to introduce events, lead games, make announcements, and more \u2014 with flair. They may even be able to wear a costume that incorporates your campus colors to spread school spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\udd18\ud83c\udffb Party band<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Help your students cut loose after a long first day of classes with a party band<\/a>! These groups can keep students happy with upbeat, well-known tunes. Feel free to share your requests with the band if your incoming students had a class song or two with nostalgic value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\ude9a Food truck<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Who doesn’t love food? Give students a break from the dining hall and book a local food truck<\/a> (or trucks) to serve tasty tacos, funnel cakes, hot dogs, and more on the quad! Everyone will be happy to take a break to enjoy lunch or in-between-tour snacks together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udeb6\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\u200d\u27a1\ufe0f Stilt walker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Book a stilt walker<\/a> to dress in campus colors and greet new students and their families as they arrive for Welcome Week or Family Weekend. Use them to pass out maps and itineraries, or just provide a fun photo op for everyone!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interactive college student activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Encourage students to get active and have fun with social events and guest speakers. These interactive event ideas can get the whole college campus involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfa8 Paint and sip event<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Organize a painting party<\/a> for college students to try their hand at getting crafty. Blank canvases are metaphorical for a new school year, so it\u2019s a great fit for a campus event. And the sip doesn\u2019t have to be wine \u2014 sparkling grape juice is just as fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd7a\ud83c\udffb Dance classes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Get your student body moving with a fun campus dance class or two! Hire a dance instructor<\/a> to teach students some simple steps. From Zumba to line dancing, there\u2019s a class for all students and interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u270f\ufe0f Caricaturist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s a campus networking event or a social gathering for your college students, a caricaturist<\/a> is a great idea for entertainment. And it gives everyone a silly souvenir to remember their best years! Most artists can draw ten portraits per hour, so book multiple artists if needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\uddd8\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Yoga classes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Student life can be stressful, so this college event idea is a way for them to reclaim their zen! Book a yoga instructor<\/a> to lead peaceful classes once a week. These instructors may be able to host virtual classes so that online students can be involved, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\udeb4 Motivational or mental health workshops<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to talk about mental health issues with your students. Hire a motivational speaker<\/a> for an inspirational TED talk or book a mental health expert<\/a> to provide guidance during college student events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ways to celebrate cultures on campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best parts about college is getting to know new people from all walks of life and many different cultures! Every current student should feel celebrated on your college campus, so put up culturally-themed decorations, share historical facts on your social media, and set up university events to promote inclusivity and diversity all year long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u270a\ud83c\udffe Black History Month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The month of February is dedicated to Black history<\/a>. Honor your African-American students with campus events that include spoken word artists<\/a> and African entertainment<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf89 National Arab Heritage Month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In April, plan on introducing your students to this beautiful culture with belly dancers<\/a>, sitar players<\/a>, henna artists<\/a>, or other Middle Eastern entertainment<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf0f Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Honor your Asian and Pacific Islander students in May before the spring semester ends. Book hula dancers<\/a>, Polynesian performers<\/a>, and Asian entertainment<\/a> to liven up our campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2764\ufe0f National Hispanic Heritage Month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

From September 15 to October 15, celebrate the Hispanic culture at your campus events with colorful Spanish entertainment<\/a>, such as Ballet Folklorico<\/a>, mariachi groups<\/a>, or Latin bands<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f Native American Heritage Month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This celebration falls in November each year, so plan to close the fall semester by booking speakers, singers, or other Native American entertainment<\/a> to invite students to celebrate this rich culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Live entertainment ideas for college students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing like live entertainment for campus events to make college life more exciting for your students! A fun and engaging stage show is great for all kinds of events, whether you\u2019re hosting a gathering at the student center or fundraising for campus clubs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\ude02 Comedian<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Who doesn\u2019t love to laugh? Book a comedian<\/a> who can tease your campus fraternities and sororities, relate to the woes of undergrad classes, or just poke fun at today\u2019s pop culture! You can make it a night of comedy by booking a few comedians for shorter sets, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\ude84 Comedy magician<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Magic is cool enough on its own, but these pros will have the crowd laughing along with their mind-blowing illusions. Comedy magicians<\/a> are great for all ages and groups, making them the perfect entertainment for campus events. These entertainers also know how to keep things professional, so consider them for fundraising or awards events! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\ude35\u200d\ud83d\udcab Hypnotist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Get your college students out of their seats with an interactive performer like a hypnotist<\/a>! Plan on lots of gasps and laughs as the hypnotist leads the audience through silly antics while \u201cunder the spell\u201d of hypnosis. Crowd participation is a must, so this may be a better choice for later in the semester once everyone has made new friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfb8 Cover band<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Live music is a great college event idea, so book a cover band<\/a> to perform a campus concert. You can also book cover bands who specialize in a specific era for throwback-themed events. Think 70s entertainment<\/a> for groovy fun, 80s entertainment<\/a> for totally tubular themes, or 90s entertainment<\/a> for Teen Beat bashes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfbc Tribute band<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Celebrate the musical greats of our time and book an unforgettable concert for your students. From The Beatles<\/a> to Queen<\/a> to Lady Gaga<\/a>, tribute bands<\/a> strive to make the audience feel like they\u2019re actually seeing the original artist in their prime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcbb Go virtual! <\/strong>If you have a mix of in-person, online, and hybrid students, consider hosting the occasional virtual event<\/a>. Most of the ideas mentioned in this article can be easily transitioned into an online event. Just set up a time, choose a platform, book your entertainment, promote it across social media, and let your students join in from the comfort of their homes or dorm rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With over 500 categories available on GigSalad, coming up with great ideas for college events is easy! Get your planning committee together and make this year full of fun for your campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca1 Need to plan something for your Greek community? <\/strong>See our sorority event ideas<\/a> and frat party tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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