Semester Starts Here: Back-to-Campus Essentials for Every Student
A new semester comes with a long list of things to think about—but getting ready for campus should be part practical, part personal, and maybe even a little fun. From everyday essentials and innovative tech to dorm-room comforts and finishing touches, our Semester Starts Here collection covers four sides of campus life with recognizable brands made for what comes next.
🎒 Ready for Day One - The Back-to-Campus Essentials
Early classes, long days, study sessions, meetings, and everything in between—campus life has a way of keeping you moving. The right essentials help keep everything else on track.
Featured Brands
Kenneth Cole Reaction handles what you're carrying.
Chargeworx keeps devices powered and adds clever everyday functionality.
Champs Luggage offers versatile bags for wherever the day takes you.
Brouk & Co. takes care of those easy-to-forget extras, from organization to a handy tool kit.
A successful semester starts long before the first class. Whether you're heading to campus for the first time or returning for another year, having the right everyday essentials helps you stay organized, connected, and ready for whatever the day brings!
Kenneth Cole Reaction Chelsea Women's Backpack Kenneth Cole Reaction Ryder Backpack with Removable Sleev Brouk and Co. Leah Travel Jewelry Organizer Brouk and Co. 22-piece Fix-It Kit Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Compact Backpack Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Briefcase Chargeworx 5,000mAh MagSafe Power Bank Chargeworx Magsafe Credit Card Holder w/ Stand in Coral Blue
⚡ Ahead of the Curve - The Back-to-Campus Tech
College has changed—and so has the tech that comes with it. Today's campus essentials can take notes, track workouts, improve sleep, power commutes, and even keep refreshments cool along the way.
Featured Brands
Raycon → Study, Sleep & Fitness
Amazfit → Health & Activity
Glarewheel → Getting around & Outdoor/campus convenience
Stay one step ahead with smart technology designed for every part of campus life. From Raycon tech that helps you focus, recharge, and stay active to Amazfit smartwatches that keep wellness on track and GlareWheel innovations that keep you moving, these picks bring smarter solutions to studying, downtime, fitness, and everything in between.
Raycon AI NoteTaker Raycon The Fitness Headphones Raycon The Raycon Sleep Earbuds GlareWheel Electric Cooler 50L GlareWheel Bluetooth Hoverboard 6.5" GlareWheel Folding Electric Scooter 8.5" Amazfit Active 2 Smart Watch Fitness Tracker Amazfit Bip Max Smartwatch Amazfit Balance 2 Smart Watch
🏠 Home Away From Home - The Back-to-Campus Living
A dorm room may start with four walls and a desk, but it's the little comforts that make it yours. The right lighting, temperature, bedding, and everyday essentials can turn a temporary space into somewhere you're actually happy to come home to.
Featured Brands
SET THE MOOD
Adesso: Candle warmer lamps + Bluetooth speaker lamp
FIND YOUR COMFORT ZONE
BLACK+DECKER: Room heater + desktop air cooler
BRING ON THE COZY
Martex: Sheets + towels
New room, new routine, your kind of comfort. From Adesso lighting that sets the mood and BLACK+DECKER essentials that keep the temperature just right to cozy Martex sheets and towels, these dorm-room favorites make settling in feel a whole lot more like home.
Adesso Chiara & Twirl Candlewarmer Adesso - Sensa Play and JBL Speaker Martex T700 Supima Standard Pillowcase Martex Ringspun Six Piece Towel Set BLACK+DECKER Desktop Air Cooler BLACK+DECKER Portable Room Space Heater
✨ Head of the Class - The Back-to-Campus Style
Once the essentials are packed and the room is ready, there's one thing left to bring to campus: yourself.
Featured Brands
Chamelo → change the look
DefineMe → find your signature scent
Anna Zuckerman → bring the sparkle
Brosway → finish the look
Make your mark this semester with style that’s uniquely your! From innovative eyewear by Chamelo and expressive scents from DefineMe to standout jewelry from Anna Zuckerman and Brosway, these finishing touches bring personality and confidence to every look.
Chamelo Eyewear Sport Music Shield Fire Sunglasses Chamelo Eyewear Lifestyle Dragon Slider Sunglasses Chamelo Eyewear Sport Prime Sunglasses Polarized DefineMe Fragrance Sofia Isabel Eau de Parfum DefineMe Fragrance Kahana Eau de Parfum DefineMe Fragrance Lalawoo Eau de Parfum Anna Zuckerman Princess Pearl Necklace in Argyle Pink Anna Zuckerman Amore Asscher Ring in Argyle Pink Anna Zuckerman Eternity Ring Multicolor Brosway - Backliner Bracelet in Gun Metal Brosway - Ink Bracelet in Stainless Steel Brosway Men's Ink Necklace in Gold
Make your mark this semester with style that’s uniquely your! From innovative eyewear by Chamelo and expressive scents from DefineMe to standout jewelry from Anna Zuckerman and Brosway, these finishing touches bring personality and confidence to every look.
🎁 From Campus to Corporate
Back-to-campus gifting is ultimately about meeting people where they are. Some recipients need practical Back-to-Campus Essentials. Others value technology, comfort, or style. Bringing those categories together creates more opportunities to offer something that feels useful, relevant, and genuinely wanted.
The perfect reward looks different to everyone.
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Ready for Whatever Comes Next
From the first day of class to the routines that follow, Semester Starts Here brings together brands designed for every side of campus life. Whether you're building a back-to-campus program, refreshing a reward assortment, or looking for products recipients will genuinely use, PremStar makes it easier to find the right fit.
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