Back to School in Style: How Custom Banners Create the Perfect Campus Welcome

With the back-to school season underway, schools, colleges and universities are preparing to greet students, staff and faculty with a lot of energy, a lot of excitement and with positive first impressions. Custom back-to-school banners can be one of the most effective but inexpensive strategies to upgrade your campus setting.

Universities happen to be organizing their welcome week or campus fair, or K-12 schools a lively welcome back to returning K-12 students, banners make your message become real. This blog is going to tell you about how you can ensure the ideal back-to-school setup through printed banners and other keywords and hot ideas to make your institution shine through.

Why Banners are Back to School must have?

• The back-to-school events require attention, direction and energy. Custom banners provide all the three:
• Entrance signs that say welcome make it festive and all-inclusive.
• Directional banners make new students and parents find their way around the campus without much difficulty.
• Banners at an open house, orientation, and campus tour assist people navigating in their groups.
• Motivational messages help in the morale of the student and creating school spirit.
• It is possible to print banners with the best print partner in a full color, weatherproof and custom banner size that fits the inside of a gymnasium, hallways, a fence, or the school gateway.

Popular Banners in schools and campuses

Vinyl Banners: Vinyl Banners are weather-proof, cheap, and resistant. Good to use outdoors.

Mesh Banners: Ideal in the windy regions such as an open courtyard or a sports field. Mesh Banners are also used in sports feilds and constructions sites.

Pole Banners: Ask the lamp posts on the street or placed along the walkway to reinforce the branding of the campus. Pole banners need be strong so make sure to select the 15 oz or 18 oz pole banners.

Retractable Banner Stands: Works well at information desks, on open houses or in welcome centers. You can also get this banner stand category as per your budget and requirement type. Banner stands literally starts at $50.00 and goes all the way to $500.00.

Step and Repeat Backdrops: This is one backdrop which is as photo booths on orientation day or student move-in day, the beauty of this backdrop is that a) you can choose to have economy as well as premium backdrop in same size and get it ready for selfies and poses from your dear students.

All of them may be custom fabricated to have your school colors, mascot, logo, and theme of the semester.

The Optimal Applications of Back-to-school Banners

This is how banners are being used to another level of schools and universities in the U.S.

At the school entrance there is Fence Banners reading, Welcome Back

During freshman orientation, as part of our orientation package, we will display Campus Maps and directional signs which will allow us to find our way around the campus.

Inspirational quotes in public places and hallways

Sports Tryout, Club Fair and info session Event Banners

Signage Admission & Enrollment to direct prospective visitors via walk-in

These printed banners serve to add logical order and atmosphere of excitement as well as generate the school brand identity

Tips to Schools Placing Orders of Banners

Design to be Seen: Bold face, readable type, readable color, readable message.

Holiday orders: Give us at least 2-3 weeks notice on banner order prior to your holiday, event or semester start.

Select the Best Material: Vinyl or mesh would be the right choice in outdoor settings. Indoors? The most effective ones are the fabric or retractable banners.

Include Branding: It is a must to include the logo of the school, the year, and social media links, where possible.

FAQs

1. What are the best banners to use on a school event outdoor?

Vinyl and mesh banners are perfect to be used in the outdoors. Vinyl has strong visibility whereas mesh is excellent in windy locales such as open grounds or playgrounds.

2. When do we make the banner order before school even starts?

It is always best to have a 2 to 3 weeks lead time and this should give us time in the approval of design, printing, and delivery.

3. Are we able to design school specific banners in our school colors and mascot?

Of course! Every single banner could be customized with your school colors, school mascot, logos and your own message.

4. Is there the right to indoor advertising in terms of banners in gyms and halls?

Yes. movable banners, textile banners, and step-and-repeat backdrops are good to use inside and are simple to install and move.

5. Can you offer discounts on bulk orders of banners?

Yes, in case of schools and universities to buy more. GraphicsZilla works with many schools and universities to fulfil their print demands, and of course we know pricing is key factor for schools to choose the right company to order from along with premium quality and fast turnaround time.

Made to Print Your Campus-Wide Welcome?

School and university banner printing GraphicsZilla offers the best service when it comes to quality-fast and quick turnaround time banners. Need a single banner or an across-campus campaign? We can print it, promote it and amaze you.

Get your banner order underway and have your back-to-school setup unforgettable!

Author: GraphicsZilla Creative Team

The GraphicsZilla Creative Team is a dynamic group of skilled designers, writers, and strategists who are committed to creating stunning graphics and compelling tales that bring your brand's vision to life in style and creativity.