Finals are a challenging time for students. Sleepless nights, mounting deadlines, and the pressure to perform can overwhelm even the most prepared students. Create a sense of community and care with finals week giveaways and events
Thoughtful events and giveaways during finals can make a big difference by offering students much-needed moments of relaxation and motivation. Below, we’ve outlined creative event ideas, complete with our top product suggestions, to make your campus initiatives impactful and memorable.
Students Crave Support During Finals Week
For many students, finals week can feel isolating. Away from home and familiar support systems, they might face mounting stress with limited outlets. Not everyone feels comfortable leaning on their small circle of friends for help. This can leave them to manage the pressure on their own.
This stress shouldn’t underestimated. The pressure of many tests in a short period of time significantly impacts grades. Additionally, it is a major factor affecting mental health and academic success.
While specific statistics linking finals week to dropout rates are sparse, research shows that lower stress levels correlate with better academic performance and retention. Universities often step in during this time, offering mental health resources, quiet zones, and motivational events. But is that enough?
Studies indicate that 61% of students have received stress-reduction information from their schools. Another 75% know where to find mental health services on campus. However, the addition of thoughtful initiatives like finals week giveaways can take this support further. You can turn a moment of challenge into one of connection and positivity with one simple item!
Supportive Finals Week Giveaways for College Students
Let’s look at different themes your campus can use to encourage students to take a much-needed break and build up their strength to keep studying.
Brain Boost Breakfast Bar
Biscotti Breakfast Gift Set
A campus breakfast bar complete with a gift set for students to use the next day to start their day for finals. Keep their spirits high, their stomachs full and their eyes on the prize!
Start students’ mornings on the right foot with grab-and-go breakfasts. A station offering fruit, granola bars, and coffee fuels productivity. It also shows that your college cares about students’ well-being. Reusable coffee cups, custom ceramic mugs, and coffee cup-shaped stress relievers add a personal touch to this energizing effort. Check out the Biscotti Breakfast Gift Set to surprise and delight every student. They’ll use a branded ceramic mug with your school's logo for finals week and beyond. They can fill a customizable Bento Box with breakfast on-the-go items and pair it with the To Go Coffee Cup Stress Reliever as a fun way to relieve stress.
Cram & Calm Zone
Creative Spark – NotePad
Students can harken back to a simpler time by coloring their finals stress away in an adult coloring book, featuring a mix of motivational quotes, lined, dotted, blank, and coloring pages. You can customize or add to the pre-designed themes to include your logo for no additional charge!
Transform a quiet space into a haven of productivity and relaxation. Create cozy seating arrangements, play light music, and incorporate calming touches like aromatherapy or adult coloring activities. Adult coloring books with branded colored pencils, fidget cubes, lavender-scented stress-relief sachets, or aRoma Stress Relief Squeeze Balls help students unwind while multitasking.
Midnight Study Munchies
Goodies For Good Rume® Snack Pack
What better way to support students through late-night study sessions than with a gift of goodies tucked inside a purposeful RuMe Recycled Pouch? This yummy gift includes Effie's Oat cakes, a unique sweet and salty family biscuit recipe.
When students are burning the midnight oil, snacks are a must! During those endless study sessions, a late-night snack station with popcorn, branded trail mix packs, or energy bites can help keep spirits high. Insulated snack bags, reusable utensils and snack pouches with your college logo will strengthen their snack game!
Paws & Relax Therapy Dogs
6" Plush Big Paw Dog With Shirt
Bring comfort to campus by giving plush puppies with branded shirts. Adorable and stress-relieving, these puppies will be students’ study companions during finals week.
Few things are as comforting as a cuddle with a furry friend! Bring therapy dogs to campus for a stress-relieving session that students will never forget.
Plush animals wearing tiny school logo shirts, dog-shaped stress balls, or paw-print tote bags can serve as fun, long-lasting memories of this event.
Power Nap Pods
Satin Sleep Mask
Promote good sleep habits as well as stress-relieving power naps with these luxurious satin sleep masks. Branded with your school logo, hand these out at campus events to help students sleep whenever they have a free moment between finals and studying.
Help your students recharge mid-study session. Set up nap zones with eye masks, earplugs, and comfy seating areas. Include small details like blankets or pillows to enhance the rest experience. Satin sleep masks, foam neck pillows, and soft lap blankets with the school logo show that your institution cares about students’ well-being.
Motivation Station
Crush Your Goals
Gift these shareable and postable motivational cards to cheer on students with wit, heart, and zero cheese. This pack contains 40 inspirational quotes from diverse artists, writers, and thinkers.
Install a board at an area of campus that gets a lot of foot traffic where students can write or grab positive and uplifting notes. Seeing or writing words of inspiration can be a powerful way to stay focused. Custom sticky notes, motivational notebooks, and custom pens and pencils make great keepsakes for students to use well beyond finals week.
Hydration Hub
Greenstone Bottle
Promote hydration and wellness with this customizable aluminum bottle with a sleek matte finish and bamboo twist lid, which brings a touch of calm for those stressful finals days.
Help students stay hydrated with infused water stations offering refreshing flavors like lemon, cucumber, or mint. It's a small gesture that makes a big impact during long study sessions. Reusable water bottles, collapsible water cups, and eco-friendly straws can serve practical and promotional purposes.
De-Stress Fest
Round Stress Ball
Squeeze away the stress of finals in a colorful way with these customizable soft and pliable stress balls. Made of a soft material, these stress relievers are a great way to improve circulation, relax muscles, and calm the mind.
Plan a lighthearted event with activities like bubble wrap popping, yoga sessions, or even a DIY slime station. Giving students a chance to unwind and laugh is a perfect way to increase positivity amid finals pressure. Custom fitness mats, fidget spinners, and stress balls in unique shapes add an interactive touch to this event
Your Campus Will Stress Less with Finals Week Giveaways
At Campus Stop, we understand that finals week can be a challenging time for students, and providing thoughtful support can make all the difference. Our high-quality branded promotional products help colleges and universities foster a sense of connection and belonging, even during the busiest times. From expertly curated designs to seamless logistics, we’re here to ensure your students feel supported and valued.
Ready to elevate your campus experience? Visit us at www.campusstop.com or email us at sales@campusstop.com to explore how we can help you create meaningful and lasting connections with your students. Let's make this finals week unforgettable together!
