2025 FOUNDER'S DAY DESIGN CONTEST


Show off your creativity and school spirit by designing the official limited-edition Founder’s Day crew sweatshirt! This is your chance to bring the campus community together and make your mark on a lasting piece of UMass pride.




TIMELINE


Founder's Day is on Tuesday, April 29, so don't miss your chance to be featured!

  • Design Submissions Due: Monday, March 31st
  • Campus Voting Period: Tuesday, April 2nd & Wednesday, April 3rd (via social media)
  • Winner Announced: Thursday, April 4th
  • Design Submissions Due: On Founder’s Day (Tuesday, April 29th) – Limited inventory available!

  • GUIDELINES


    Your design must follow these rules:

  • Content Restrictions: No references to drugs, alcohol, politics, vulgar images, slang, or controversial subjects. All submissions will be reviewed.
  • Dimensions: Designs can be any dimensions, but must not exceed 12 inches in width and 15 inches in height.
  • Colors: To maintain the $18.63 price, designs should use no more than two colors. The UMass Store may adjust the winning design if needed to meet this guideline.
  • University Trademarks: If using university trademarks (e.g., “UMASS,” “UMASS AMHERST,” “UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS,” or logos like athletic marks), note that they will be subject to change by the University of Massachusetts Trademark and Licensing office to ensure they adhere to university regulations.

  • SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS


    You can submit as many designs as you’d like! For each design:

    1. Complete the submission form here.
    2. Attach your design file(s) to the form or email them to the UMass Store Marketing Manager at mkegans@umass.edu if submitting separately.

    DISCLAIMERS


    This design contest is subject to the following disclaimers:

  • By entering, you agree to transfer all rights to your design to the UMass Store. Designers are not entitled to fiscal rewards beyond the contest prize if their design is selected and sold.
  • The UMass Store may make minor adjustments to the artwork (e.g., font or placement of trademarks) to ensure brand compliance.

  • HOW THE WINNER IS SELECTED


    The winner of the contest will be selected based on votes submitted by the campus community.

    1. Designs are due by Monday, March 31st.
    2. Our team will review and ensure all submissions adhere to the guidelines.
    3. Eligible designs will be posted for the campus community to vote on April 2nd and 3rd via social media.
    4. The design with the most votes will be announced as the winner on April 4th and will be featured on the official Founder’s Day crew sweatshirt.

    PRIZE


    The winning designer will receive a $500 Visa gift card and campus-wide recognition for their creativity!


    LET’S SEE YOUR VISION!


    Get inspired and create a design that captures the spirit of UMass and its vibrant community. We can’t wait to see your ideas come to life!