Nursing School Class Of Shirts: Cohort Identity Tees, Hoodies, and Roster Pieces

"Class of [Year]" shirts are the central cohort identity piece across nursing school programs. The full roster on the back, the program identifier on the front, and the school name across the chest mark the cohort visually for the entire 2-4 year program. Bear Grips Pro Shops prints custom class shirts at $19.88 VIP base with no minimum order and free US shipping.

What Goes on a Nursing Class Of Tee

• Front: "[School Name] Nursing Class of [Year]": Clear cohort identifier with the school name and graduation year.
• Program type: BSN, ADN, Accelerated, MSN identifier alongside the year.
• Back: full cohort roster: All cohort member names printed on the back in list format. Builds the "we did this together" feel.
• Optional cohort motto: "Calm. Compassionate. Capable." or similar cohort-chosen motto under the roster.
• Program logo: School nursing program logo if your school provides it for use.
• Cohort number: For schools with multiple cohorts per year, cohort number identifies which group.

Most class of tees use a navy, white, or heather gray base with a single-color print. Simple and timeless.

Cohort Roster Print Layout Options

• Alphabetical by last name: Most common. Easy to read and find your own name.
• Alphabetical by first name: Less formal, more cohort-feel.
• Grouped by clinical groups: Lists members of each clinical group together.
• Circular or sunburst layout: Names arranged in a circle or sunburst pattern. Higher visual impact.
• Hexagon or honeycomb layout: Names in a hexagonal grid pattern.

For 30-50 student cohorts, the alphabetical list layout reads cleanest. For 20-30 student cohorts, circular layouts can work better visually.

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Coordinating the Cohort Order

1. One cohort member volunteers as coordinator: Usually an SNA chapter officer or class representative.
2. Coordinator collects roster + sizing: Google Form or similar to collect names and sizes from cohort members.
3. Coordinator sets up the shop: Sign up at shops.beargrips.com/for/nursing-student. Upload design with cohort roster.
4. Coordinator shares the shop link: Sent to cohort group chat or email list. Each member orders their own size.
5. Pieces ship individually: Each cohort member receives their own shirt directly. No coordinator distribution needed.

Alternative: coordinator places one bulk order with all sizes and distributes at the next cohort meeting. Both flows work.

When to Order Class of Tees Across the Program

• End of pre-nursing year: First class of tee ordered as the cohort officially enters the nursing program.
• Start of clinical year: Updated class tee for the clinical year, often with clinical-themed design elements.
• NCLEX prep semester: Final class tee marking the final stretch.
• Pinning ceremony: Premium class hoodie or polo as a pinning ceremony piece.
• Reunion years (5-year, 10-year): Post-graduation reunion tees keep the cohort connected.

Most cohorts order 1-3 class tees across their nursing program. The earliest tee becomes the most-worn piece.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the roster of names on the back?

For 30-50 student cohorts, the full roster fits on the back in a standard 8.5x11-inch print area. For larger cohorts (60+), the layout may need to use smaller text or extend to the sleeves. The shop adjusts the layout to fit the cohort size.

Can the roster include initials only for privacy?

Yes. If cohort members prefer initials or first names only, the roster can be formatted accordingly. Cohort members opt in to the format at sizing collection.

What if a cohort member misses the order window?

They can reorder individually through the shop link at any time after the initial batch. The shop holds the design indefinitely. Late orders cost the same per-piece price.

Should the cohort coordinator make a profit on the tees?

Typically no. Most cohort orders run at cost-only with a small ($2-3) markup for shop maintenance and minor adjustments. For SNA chapter fundraising, separate apparel pieces sold publicly serve the fundraising goal better than marking up cohort tees.