College Party Themes and
Ideas for a Birthday Bash

College party themes and parties are different from any other birthday parties because you are dealing with a lively crowd that wants to have fun. Fail to provide that fun and many will simply move on to the next bash happening across campus.

Whether you are a college student ready to throw a big campus bash or a parent throwing a party for you college aged child and their friends, the following ten college party theme ideas are sure to be a hit.

1. The Masquerade Ball Party Theme

This is a fun party if you are throwing something together at the last minute. Have everyone dress as if they are attending a masquerade ball, all the way down to the masks held over their eyes. You will find decorations and supplies readily available for this party theme. This is also something that most college students have heard of before, so they will know exactly how to put together an outfit that fits the theme.

2. Glitter Party Theme

Glitter hair spray. Glitter body lotion and spray. Glitter tops and glitter coated hoop earrings. This party theme is all about things that sparkle and shine, so whip out the glitter-covered tablecloths and throw something sparkly in the punch. Even boys can find some shiny jewels to wear around their necks or on their fingers…and some may get into the glitter spray themselves! This is a great party theme if you have a dance floor so you can turn down the lights and watch everything sparkle.

3. Geek Squad Party Theme

Have everyone dress up in clothing that represents all of the clichés associated with geeks or nerds. This is perfect for a college party with students strapped for cash, since they don’t have to move beyond their dorm rooms or apartments to come up with wardrobe ideas. Suspenders and pocket protectors are more than enough!

4. All-White, All-Night Party Theme

What does it take to get a room full of college students to glow like the moon at midnight? You simply change out all of your light bulbs to black lights and throw an all-white all-night party! Of course glow in the dark jewelry and accessories will be all the rage at this party.

5. Ugliest Sweater Party Theme

Do a lot of your college friends receive ugly Christmas sweaters in their care packages from home? Have you noticed all of the really bad clothing now hanging on racks at the mall? Have everyone head out to find the ugliest sweater they can find, and have a fashion show and contest at your party!

6. Tight and White Party Theme

You have heard of white parties held by the rich and famous, right? Why not use this slight variation for the college scene? Everyone has to wear something white, but it has to also be skin tight. This is a fun party theme for girls who typically have a lot of tight clothing, but it can be especially challenging for guys who prefer baggy jeans and t-shirts. Anything goes, as long as it is tight and white!

7. Queen/King of the Dorm Party Theme

You can change this one up for an apartment complex or other type of student house. The goal is to take it back to high school and vote for king and queen. Make sure to take votes at the door so there is no double voting, and keep the crowns on hand for the final ceremony. You may even want to take vote for the most popular, the most handsome, and the most likely to be successful. You will also come up with your own title to hand out, according to the inside jokes of your crowd.

8. Number Party Theme

Pick a number and have everyone dress in a manner that could represent that number in some manner. For instance, if you choose the number 3 you may have people showing up with three bows in their hair, three braids down their back, or three pairs of socks bunched on their legs. Choose a number that is reasonable. This is another excellent theme for kids who may not have the cash to purchase new wardrobe items.

9. Angels and Devils Party Theme

Have all of your guests choose between dressing up as devils, or dressing up as angels. Are your friends more good or more bad? Are there good girls feeling naughty in you crowd? What about bad boys who always wanted to be angelic?

10. White Trash or Redneck College Party Themes

Have everyone dress up as white trash, rednecks, or hillbillies. This can be a fun way to dress down, stay casual, and still have a ton of fun.

There are decoration ideas and game ideas for all of these college party themes. Just think a bit on the creative side and you will throw a party your college friends will never forget!