This blog post is about college party themes!

Throwing parties in college is so FUN, especially when you add a theme to the mix! If you’re hoping to throw a college party soon but need good ideas of college party themes, this post is for you!!
College is the BEST time to throw parties with fun themes. You’re living near lots of people your age who also want to have a fun time and maybe even dress up a little!
Some of my FAVORITE parties in college were parties that had themes or some kind of dress-up component.
So, let’s get into these 19 college party themes!!
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COLLEGE PARTY THEMES
Best college party theme ideas?
If you want a quick idea that’s sure to be fun every single time, let’s start off talking about 3 themes that are easy to prepare for and everyone will LOVE.
Red Flags Party: Everyone wears a red shirt with a “red flag” they’ve noticed in themselves (something that might deter someone from a relationship with you).
These can be hilarious and are a great way for college students to make light of their shortcomings and laugh about the hardships of the dating world!!
White Lies Party: Similar concept to a red flag party, but instead every guest wears a white t-shirt with a white lie about themselves written on the front!
Traffic Light Party: Every guest wears either red, yellow, or green to indicate their relationship status.
- Green = single
- Yellow = maybe/complicated
- Red = taken!
Now let’s talk about how to plan these college party themes!
1. Red flags party
Here are some shirts you can use for a red flags party! Either go with a cute crop top or an oversized t-shirt.
2. White lies party
Grab a white t-shirt and write your white lie… or, the opposite of something that’s true about you 😉
This is a super easy party to plan and recreate since all you need is a white shirt!
3. Traffic light party
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The traffic light party is SO FUN! Plus, it’s a great way for singles to meet each other and for those who are taken to still be part of the fun.
4. Anything but a cup party
This “anything but a cup” party is a hilarious and fun concept.
Basically, you bring anything but a cup to drink from. You’ll all laugh over each other’s “cup” selections!
5. Anything but clothes party
An “anything but clothes” party is another fun concept!
Essentially, you have to create your outfit out of anything BUT real clothes. You can use a shower curtain, toilet paper, shopping bags, party streamers, or anything else you can think of… but not real clothes!
6. Dress as your type
If you like a dress-up party that helps you get to know each other, do a “dress as your type” party!
The goal is to dress like the type of person you’re usually attracted to. These girls crushed it!
7. Y2K party
Y2k parties are so fun!! All you need are some brightly colored balloons, slap bracelets, and some cute y2k outfits!
8. Glow in the dark
If you want an easy way to give your college party more ambience, make it glow in the dark!
Grab these neon balloons and glow in the dark cups. This will turn any dark setting into something fun and lively.
9. Ugly Christmas sweater party
If you want to throw a holiday party with your friends (or in your dorm), go for an ugly sweater party!
It’s easy for everyone to participate because all you need is the craziest Christmas sweater you can find. And, it will be so fun to laugh about each other’s picks.
10. Decades Party (60s/70s/80s/90s/2000s)
Decades parties never get old! You can literally choose any decade, tell everyone to dress for that decade, and have an amazing time.
The best part is that you can then pick music based on that decade, too… So, decade parties are super straightforward to plan!
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11. Wild West (cowgirl/cowboy)
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE wild west parties.
The outfits are so cute because all you really need is a cowboy/cowgirl hat, boots if you have them, and a plaid/flannel shirt. Super easy to throw together a stunning outfit!!
12. Pajama party
A pajama party is perfect for having a relaxed time with your friends! You can still have a lively party, but you’ll be comfy when the time comes to wind down.
Grab these sleep masks and scarves to pass out to your guests and make them feel special!
13. Oktober Fest Party
If you can’t actually GO to Oktoberfest for real, throw your own Oktoberfest party!
Grab a fun Oktoberfest costume, buy a bunch of beer, and invite all your friends over… It’s one of the easiest parties to plan!
14. When I Grow Up Party
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Here’s another fun party theme if you want a dress-up party: “When I grow up!”
Everyone dresses up as what they wanted to be when they grow up. It’s a fun way to get to know each other while having a good excuse to get together.
15. Toga party
If you’re looking for a good fraternity or sorority party theme, throw a toga party! This is a great Greco-Roman theme which is the perfect way to kick off Greek life.
16. Meme Party
Memes always give people a good laugh, and they’re a super relatable way to bond with new people. That’s why a meme party is so much fun!
All you have to do is pick a meme and then dress up as that meme. It will be so fun to see what people come up with.
17. 80s in Aspen party
OBSESSED with these 80s Aspen outfits! The goal is to show up looking like you’re going to Aspen in the 80s. This is another great fraternity or sorority party idea.
18. Out of this world college party
Aliens and outer space never get old. Plus, astronaut costumes can be SO cute!!
This college party theme is also a great excuse to add some glittery makeup and get lots of bright colored candy and snacks.
19. Dress as the first letter of your name
Here’s a super easy and fun party theme… Dress up as something that starts with the first letter of your name!
For example, if your name is Lexi, you can dress up as a lifeguard… If your name is Chloe, you could dress up as a cheerleader.
There are SO many cute outfits you can come up with for this party theme, and it’s so fun to see how other people dress up!
Happy party planning!! Hope you found some college party themes you and your friends will LOVE 🙂
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