Frequently Asked Question

Frequently Asked Question

Who started the holiday?

College Day was founded by Andy Ratto, Lev Ingman, and Trevor Black.

How did this holiday start?

A friend of the College Day Partners, Will, recieved a care-package from his dad one day while we were hanging out in his room. Will’s dad had saved up the Sunday comics for a month, and sent them to Will along with some other items. Andy thought about the enjoyment he got out of the care packages he had received and how it was so easy for parents to meaningfully improve the lives of college students. From that point, through discussions of the idea, Andy and others came up with other important aspects of the holiday which are described on this website.

How long has the holiday been around?

2007 will be the first year that College Day is celebrated.

How is College Day affiliated with collegeday.org?

Collegeday.org is the website responsible for promoting the College Day Holiday.

Why should I join collegeday.org?

[Membership coming soon.] By joining the site, you will be automatically eligible for care-package discounts and lottery’s for various prizes. There will also be a wide variety of features and benefits for everyone that joins the site.

Are there any deals or discounts on items through this website?

Yes. Deals and discounts will be given on items purchased through this website.

Privacy Protection - Will I get Spam?

No. The only e-mails you will receive will be from collegeday.org unless you have asked us to send you other information on discounts and other deals.

How much does it cost to join?

Free.

Why should I join now when I could join later?

The earlier you join, the more benefits you get. There are some e-mails that we send out which will only go out to current members, and if you join later, you might miss out on some of those opportunities.

What is the holiday celebrating?

There are many reasons that you should be taking part in this holiday. To start, by celebrating college day, you will automatically be eligible for various discounts at participating locations throughout the country. Secondly, and more important, by celebrating College Day, you will be contributing to the education of people to issues affecting college students every day. This year, we will be focusing on the prevalence of depression and suicide amongst college students every year. College Day Inc. will be donating a large percentage of all proceeds to the Mental Health Association. Additionally, by celebrating this holiday, you will be participating in the biggest secret santa gift exchange in history.

I’m in graduate school, can I still celebrate?

Yes. There is no limitation on which college students can celebrate. If you’re a college student, then this day is for you.

I go to school outside the United States, can I still celebrate?

Yes. There is no limitation on which college students can celebrate. If you’re a college student, then this day is for you.

How do I know if my school celebrates?

Every school that has a single student taking part in the holiday is celebrating College Day. Many schools are doing organized activities for College Day, and we encourage them to do so. In the coming months, we will update this website with a list of all the schools that are doing activities for College Day. To get your school involved, please contact your school’s student government, office of student life, and health center encouraging them to plan activities for College Day.

Why would my parents want to celebrate this holiday? What about my other relatives?

Parents and relatives are proud of the college student in their lives. If you’re attending college away from home, they certainly miss you. Parents and relatives will want to celebrate because it will give them an opportunity to let you know that they are thinking of you and that they are proud of you.

How do you celebrate College Day?

Celebrating College Day is simple. Just tell your parents and relatives about the website so that they can learn about College Day. Click here to use our webform to send an e-mail to your parents or any other relatives. To celebrate College Day, you can also register as a member at collegeday.org beginning September 1st to find out what will be happening that day. On March 5th, the College Day Team recommends celebrating by: exchanging gifts, skipping class, seeing movies, taking hikes, etc.

What day is the holiday?

College Day will be celebrated every year on the first Monday in March. In 2007, that will be March 5th.

Why is it on this day?

The initial incident that prompted the creation of College Day [described above] occurred sometime in early March.

What kind of care packages can I expect to get on College Day?

The potential for variety of care packages is unlimited. There is no limitation to the kind of carepackage you could get. You could expect to get anything from CD’s, Sunday comics, and DVD’s to candy, college apparel and books. The sky is the limit.

What can I do to make College Day better?

The first and most important thing you can do to make the day better and more special for everyone is to actively take part. The more involved you get, the more involved your friends will be and the more your parents will want to take an active role. Secondly, you can reach out to your local college community and help educate students to the dangers of depression amongst college students, teaching them how to recognize if someone is suffering, and what to do if you know someone who is.

Should I go to school on this day?

Although College Day is not an official holiday, we recommend college students do what they feel is important…and fun. If class is not important to you, don’t go. Or better yet, get your professors to cancel class. If you send an e-mail to us with your Professor’s name and e-mail address we’ll send him or her an e-mail from the College Day team asking them to cancel class on March 5th. Don’t worry, we won’t say that it was you who asked us to.

When was Black, Ingman, and Ratto founded?

Black, Ingman, and Ratto was founded in June of 2006.

Who founded the company?

Black, Ingman, and Ratto was founded by Andy Ratto, Trevor Black, and Lev Ingman.

Are you hiring?

We are always seeking motivated employees and interns. For more information, please email us at opportunitites@collegeday.org or see this page.