T-Shirt Contest

Calling all student artists, designers, and creatives! We’re looking for a bold, original design created by YOU for our Fall 2025 Convocation t-shirt. This t-shirt will be distributed to first year students attending Convocation and should promote Eagle Spirit and Soaring Beyond. The winning designer will receive a free t-shirt, a $500 scholarship, and recognition at Convocation 2025!

Design Requirements

  • One color only (no gradients or shading)
  • Must be original artwork
  • Design should reflect school spirit, student life, or Soar Beyond
  • Design will be printed on white and navy t-shirts. The color for the design on white t-shirts should be navy. The color for the design on the navy t-shirts should be white.
  • The design may include front and/or back elements.

Design Specs

  • Maximum design area: 12 inches wide x 12 inches tall
  • Preferred file formats: .AI, .EPS, .SVG, or high-resolution .PNG (300 dpi minimum)
  • Design should be on a transparent background

Submission Info

  • This contest is open to all currently enrolled students – no design experience needed!
  • The submission should include the student’s name, eagle ID, GS email, phone number, and a short description of the design.
    • 10in X 10in design area
    • .AI, .PDF, .EPS, .SVG, or high-resolution .PNG (300 dpi minimum)
    • CMYK color 
    • Transparent background
  • Access our brand colors and logos at our brand toolkit. https://brandworkz.com/georgiasouthern/georgiasouthern/kit

Deadline to submit: May 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Judging Rubric

  • Creativity & Originality – Something fresh and new 
  • Theme Relevance – reflects Eagle Spirit and student life
  • Visual Impact – Eye- catching, balanced
  • Technical Quality – Follows proper file format, color and submission guidelines

Questions? Contact studentaffairs@georgiasouthern.edu or call 912.478.2796.