MBA Student Organizations can provide gifts and swag for contributors (like speakers, alumni, mentors) and/or club members.
MBA Student Organizations must use their own funds for these items and ensure designs comply with Georgetown and MSB guidelines.
Gifts for Career Days should be requested directly with the McDonough Career Center: mcdonoughcareer@georgetown.edu
Select items from a list of pre-ordered limited products (MBA Branded Gift Catalog). This option is available for less than 10 items needed.
You must request this at least 15 days in advance.
Create customized gifts and swag with external vendors. This option is available if you want to personalize your gifts or need more than 10 items. It takes at least 30 days to manufacture the products, so plan according to your vendor's timeline.
List of suggested vendors:
ID America - Contact: Keith Carlson - keith@idamerica.com) - Our preferred vendor!
rpromos - Contact: Kirsten Molloy (kmolloy@rpromos.com)
Club Colors - Contact: Brandon Hankla (bhankla@clubcolors.com)
FedEx - Contact: Celeste McGee (celeste.mcgee@fedex.com)
Flywheel Brands - Contact: Micah Smith (micah@flywheelbrands.com)
This is the most expensive option, and we do NOT encourage leaders to use club funds with this option. However, this is still an option if your club has the funds.
There are online stores and a physical store.
GU Bookstore (Barnes & Noble at Leavey Center). 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20057
Gifts for Career Days should be requested directly with the McDonough Career Center: mcdonoughcareer@georgetown.edu
How to request Ready-made MBA Branded gifts?
1- Item Selection
Review the MBA Branded Gift Catalog and select the items you'd like to request. Review the total cost of your selection and ensure your club has enough funds to cover it.
2- Payment Request
Submit a Payment Request via Hoya Connect (Payment Request Tutorial) at least 15 days in advance.
3- Contact MBA PO
Once approved, email the MBA Program Office Team with:
- Your Student Organization
- Products you'd like and quantity
- When will you need the gifts ready
4- Confirmation & Pick Up
The MBA Program office will confirm your requestgifts availability, and the date you can pick up your gifts at MBA Program Office Front Desk
How to request customized gifts?
1- Vendor Selection:
Choose a vendor (Click here to view a list of suggested vendors), request quotes, and inform of Georgetown University's sales tax-exempt status (Click here for documentation to have sales tax removed).
2- Payment Request
Once you have the final quote WITHOUT sales tax, submit a Payment Request via Hoya Connect (Payment Request Tutorial). Ensure your club has enough funds to cover it. Options for payment are:
A- Procard (at least 15 days) , sign procard agreement and pick up the card at MBA Program Office.
B- Wire/bank transfer (at least 30 days).
Follow Georgetown and MSB finance guidelines (Review Finance Page)
3- Branding/Logo Approval
If you wish to use Georgetown University or MSB logos or branding in your club swag/gits, you must:
a- Follow the Logo and Branding Guidelines.
b- Email the MSB Marketing & Communications Officer for approval (Martha Holland).
4- Confirmation
Once the MBA Program Office approves the payment request, and MSB Marketing Officer approved the layout with MSB/GU logos, you can send a confirmation to the vendor.
5- Delivery
You can share your personal address or send it to the MBA Program Office (only allowed for purchases made for MBA Student Orgs, not personal).
If you will be shipping items to MBA Program Office, please be sure: The club/student group (e.g. "Consulting Club") and name of club contact are clearly noted on the shipping label and email the MBA Program Office with information about the delivery.
6- Post-payment reconciliation
Within a max of 3 days, submit a post-payment reconciliation (Post Payment Request Tutorial) and return the procard, if applicable.
How to request gifts from GU stores?
1- Vendor Selection:
Choose a vendor, request quotes, and inform them of Georgetown University's sales tax-exempt status. Click here for documentation to have sales tax removed.
2- Payment Request
Once you have the final quote WITHOUT salex tax, submit a Payment Request via Hoya Connect (Payment Request Tutorial). Ensure your club has enough funds to cover it. Options for payment are:
A- Procard (at least 15 days) , sign procard agreement and pick up the card at MBA Program Office.
Follow Georgetown and MSB finance guidelines (Review Finance Page)
3- Confirmation
Once the MBA Program Office approves the payment request, you can purchase your items with the vendor selected.
4- Delivery (If applicable)
You can share your personal address or send it to the MBA Program Office (only allowed for purchases made for MBA Student Orgs, not personal).
If you will be shipping items to MBA Program Office, please be sure: The club/student group (e.g. "Consulting Club") and name of club contact are clearly noted on the shipping label and email the MBA Program Office with information about the delivery.
5- Post-payment reconciliation
Within a max of 3 days, submit a post-payment reconciliation (Post Payment Request Tutorial) and return the procard to the MBA Program Office.
Georgetown & MSB Logo and Branding Guidelines
If you plan to use Georgetown University or MSB logos or branding in your club activities, you must obtain approval. Please review our Logo & Branding Guidelines before placing any orders.