Middle school to college
Student Name Tags
Name tags for orientation groups, club meetings, science fairs and Model UN, with a grade, homeroom or school on every tag.
Schools and camps
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Make every name easy to recognize
Prepare readable tags for student orientation, clubs and academic events, using a first name and the group information each activity needs. Import your list to keep the design consistent, and leave personal contact details off tags worn in public.
Groups people often use
- Orientation Leader
- New Student
- Delegate
- Committee Chair
- Presenter
- Judge
- Club Officer
What to include
- First and last name, with the first name larger since that is what classmates call out
- Grade, homeroom or class year on the second line: Grade 9, Homeroom 214, Class of 2030
- Orientation group, team or committee, colored through the Group column
- School name or logo when several schools attend, as at a leadership conference or science fair
- A project or table number for science fair presenters so judges can match student to board
- For off-campus trips, the school and group instead of a student's full name
Clubs, science fairs and Model UN conferences
Add the club, project or delegation information needed for the activity, keeping the student's chosen display name prominent. Use separate role groups for judges, organizers or participants when those distinctions help people find assistance.
How to make student name tags
Choose Modern Stripe and the right size
Open the maker, pick Modern Stripe, and set Size to Avery 5395 for one-day orientation stickers, or 4 x 3 for tags that go in holders at a multi-day conference.
Build the roster with a group column
Save the student list from Excel or Google Sheets as a CSV with Name, Homeroom and Orientation Group columns, then map them to name, title and group in People.
Make the first name the biggest line
Put {{first}} on its own line in bold Inter with auto-fit on, then add {{last}} and {{title}} in smaller type so the homeroom or grade sits under the name.
Test alignment on 5395 labels
Print the alignment test sheet on plain paper, hold it against a label sheet up to a window, nudge the offset in 1/32 inch steps if needed, then print the PDF.
Questions about student name tags
Should student name tags show first and last names?
On campus, at orientation, club fairs and conferences, first and last names help teachers and advisors match students to a roster, and they separate the three Emmas in a grade. Off campus, many schools switch to first names only, or to school and group labels, so strangers can't read a student's full name. Follow your school's guidance for anything worn in public.
What size name tag works for a college orientation?
For a one-day orientation, adhesive Avery 5395 badges (3-3/8 x 2-1/3 inches, 8 per sheet) are quick to hand out, and nobody has to return a holder. If the program runs several days or includes an overnight stay, 4 x 3 inserts in clear holders on lanyards hold up better and can be reused for later welcome events.
How do I make Model UN delegate badges?
Create a CSV with columns for delegate name, country, school and committee. Map country to title, school to company and committee to group, so each committee gets its own accent color. Use the 4 x 3 size in clear holders, since delegates wear them across several sessions, and print a few spare badges for last-minute delegation changes.
Do I need to enter an email to print tags for a whole grade?
You can paste or import up to 500 student names without giving an email address, which covers a whole grade in one design. Save the school roster as CSV, include only the fields the tags need, and preview a few long names before printing.
Will adhesive name tags damage school uniforms or blazers?
Adhesive badges can leave residue or lift fibers on wool blazers, fleece and some knit sweaters, so ask students to stick them on a cotton shirt or collared polo instead. Tags should come off before the end of the school day, because a sticker that goes through a washing machine breaks into lint and leaves gummy spots on other clothes.
How should science fair name tags differ for judges and students?
Give each role its own group so the accent color changes: Presenter, Judge and Volunteer is a simple set. Presenter tags can show the project number large with the student's name smaller, which helps judges working from a scoring sheet. Judge tags need the judge's name and affiliation, such as a nearby university or local employer, so students know who is asking questions.
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