Ohio University Gifts

For the lifelong sports fanatic who dresses specifically for Friday and Saturday evenings, Ohio University merchandise built around game day is the safer bet than generic apparel. The Ohio U Hockey Flag T-Shirt is a fan favorite for college hockey supporters, printed in white and black ink on a military green, unisex tee that's soft enough to wear on repeat, not just once a season.

If hockey's not their thing, the Ohio University Paw State T-Shirt covers the broader Bobcat crowd. It’s printed in white and green ink on a green, super-soft tee designed to be worn often, so you can rep your university all year long. After all, Ohio University alumni are scattered across the country and around the world, but the OU pawprint is the one thing that ties them all together. It's not associated with a single sport or team. Rather, it's just shorthand for OU itself, no matter where you ended up after Athens. Even fans who couldn't tell you what Ohio is known for beyond the university itself still recognize that paw print on sight.

Ohio University Presents For Lazy Nights In

Not every gift needs to be worn out in public (but we totally get it if you’re part of the crowd who wear PJ bottoms to the grocery store). The unisex Rufus Jogger Sweatpants lean into that cozy energy, giving you a retro Rufus design in white ink on black cotton-and-fleece joggers. They’re exactly the sort of lounging staple you throw on the second you get home and don't take off again. Officially licensed by Ohio University, they're less about showing off and more about a comfortable, low-key way to stay a Bobcat at home.

The Best Ohio University Gift For New Bobcat Families 

For some families, school pride starts before a kid can even walk. If you’re shopping for someone who falls into that category, our Ohio University Baby Bobcat Onesie is the cutest way to dress a future Bobcat. Officially licensed by OU, it’s printed in white ink on a vintage green, plus it’s made of 100% cotton and has reinforced three-snap closures. From there, it’s taped shoulder-to-shoulder with EasyTear™ label so it won't scratch.

It's sized for newborns through 24 months, plus it’s designed and printed right here in Ohio. If you're shopping for expecting alumni, pairing this with a note about Ohio University traditions (the very same ones they'll eventually explain to their kid themselves) turns a onesie into something a little more sentimental.

Ohio University Gift Ideas For Everyday Use

Some gifts earn their spot by getting used constantly, not just displayed. The Ohio U Paw Bottle is our pick for that category. It’s an 18oz, double-wall vacuum-insulated bottle made of food-grade stainless steel, with a locking flip-top lid and laser engraving done in Athens. This way, the person you’re gifting this to can have a worry-free mind, knowing that their favorite beverages are kept piping hot or ice cold for hours on end.

It comes in black, olive green, and mint green, plus it's officially licensed by OU. For someone who uses a water bottle daily and takes their hydration game seriously, it's a small, ongoing reminder of Athens that shows up at their desk or gym bag every day.

Ohio University University Gifts For The Holidays

Around the holidays, small and specific tends to beat big and generic, which is where the Ohio U Attack Cat Ornament comes in. It's laser-cut and engraved right in Athens from Ohio cherry wood, about 4 inches wide, hand-sanded for a smooth finish, and officially licensed by Ohio University.

It hangs just as well on a car mirror or a dorm room wall as it does on a tree, which makes it one of the more flexible Ohio University gift options on this list. If your recipient is the type who plans a whole holiday trip around visiting family in Athens, a printout of our things to do in Ohio guide is worth pairing with the gift, so they've got a reason to stick around town a little longer!

Choosing The Ideal OU Gift For Everyone On Your List

Picking the right gift comes down to knowing more about the person than just "they went to OU.” Here are our top tips:

• Consider Where They Are In Their Bobcat Journey: A current student wants different things than an alum who’s 20 years out. Students lean toward apparel they'll wear on campus, while alumni tend to gravitate toward drinkware, ornaments, or anything that fits into a life that's moved past Athens but hasn't let go of it.
• Match The Gift To The Occasion: A graduation calls for something that marks the moment, like apparel, a framed piece, something with weight to it. Meanwhile, a holiday gift can be smaller and more playful, like a Bobcat ornament that slips into a stocking.
• Think About How Often They'll Use It: The gifts people keep around are the ones built into a daily routine, like a water bottle, a hoodie, or a pair of sweatpants, not the ones that get admired once and then put away.
• Look For The Real Deal: Officially licensed gear and locally made products tend to hold up better and mean more than something mass-produced with a logo tacked on as an afterthought.