Black and gold runs deep this College Colors Day

Fans are encouraged to wear their VCU gear for prizes, giveaways and discounts.

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Virginia Commonwealth University will celebrate College Colors Day on Friday, Sept. 2. VCU students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans are encouraged to sport their black and gold VCU gear for a chance to win prizes and get special College Colors Day deals from local restaurants and retailers.

College Colors Day was created by the Collegiate Licensing Company as an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that embody the college experience. Fans across the country wear the apparel of their favorite college or university throughout the day.

This year, VCU Trademarks & Licensing has partnered with local restaurants and retailers to bring great deals and discounts to the VCU community. Ram fans can wear their black and gold VCU gear to receive the following*: 

  • Baja Bean - 10 percent off food purchases and free pool before 6 p.m. (Aug. 29 – Sept. 2)
  • Barnes & Noble @ VCU - $11 limited edition College Colors Day tees (in-store now through Sept. 2)
  • Carytown Cupcakes - 10 percent off (Aug. 29 – Sept. 2)
  • Chili’s @ VCU - $5 Black & Gold Bacon Burger (Aug. 29 – Sept. 2)
  • The Pit & The Peel - 15 percent off (Aug. 29 – Sept. 2)
  • Postbellum - $3 Black & Gold taco (Blackened Fish Taco, Carolina Gold Rice, Garden Salsa, Sept. 2 from 3:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.)
  • RamTech @ VCU - 15 percent off VCU-branded tech accessories (Sept. 2)
  • Red Eye Cookie Co. - One free classic cookie, while supplies last (Sept. 2)
  • Social52 - 25 percent off food purchases (Aug. 29 – Sept. 2)
  • Subway @ VCU (Student Commons) - $5 for a 6” Sub Combo (any classic 6” sub with a cookie and fountain beverage after 3 p.m.) (Aug. 29 – Sept. 2)
  • Virginia Book Company - 15 percent OFF entire merchandise web order (not valid on textbooks or clearance). Code: VBCWEB16 (Aug. 29 – Sept. 2)

 

The VCU PapaRAMzzi will also be around the Monroe Park Campus on College Colors Day giving away tees and prizes for fans in VCU Gear. For more information on College Colors Day follow @VCUGear on social media or contact the VCU Trademarks & Licensing Office: trademarks@vcu.edu.

*Offers may not be combined with any other offers, see store or restaurant for details.