About Us | Alma Mater

Your One-Stop Marketplace for Officially Licensed Collegiate Apparel & Merchandise

At Alma Mater, we’re passionate about helping students, alumni, and college sports fans show off their school spirit with high-quality, officially licensed collegiate apparel and merchandise.

As a curated online marketplace, we bring together the best collegiate brands and licensed vendors to offer a wide selection of t-shirts, hoodies, jerseys, hats, and accessories—all in one convenient place. Whether you’re gearing up for game day, celebrating a milestone, or just showing off your alma mater pride, you’ll find exactly what you need at Alma Mater.

Our Mission

At Alma Mater, our goal is simple:

🎓 To provide college fans with the best selection of officially licensed collegiate gear from trusted vendors.

We know how important it is to represent your school with authentic, high-quality merchandise, and we make it easy by offering a wide range of options from multiple collegiate brands—all in one seamless shopping experience.

What Makes Alma Mater Different?

Unlike traditional online stores, Alma Mater is a marketplace, meaning we partner with multiple licensed vendors to bring you an expansive and diverse selection of college apparel and fan gear. Here’s what sets us apart:

✅ Officially Licensed Apparel & Merchandise

We only work with verified, officially licensed vendors, ensuring that every item sold on our site meets quality and licensing standards. You’ll never have to worry about counterfeit or unapproved products.

✅ More Choices, One Easy Checkout

Because we’re a marketplace, not a single store, we bring together a variety of styles, designs, and brands, offering everything from classic college gear to unique, limited-edition pieces. Even though products come from different vendors, you can shop and check out seamlessly in one transaction.

✅ Supporting Collegiate Brands & Small Businesses

We believe in supporting independent collegiate apparel brands, small businesses, and official vendors that create high-quality, innovative products. When you shop with us, you’re also helping small businesses thrive in the college sports apparel industry.

✅ Gear for Every Occasion

Whether you’re a student, alumnus, or die-hard fan, our marketplace has the perfect gear for:

Game day & tailgating – Rep your team in bold, spirited designs.

Graduation & alumni events – Celebrate your college journey with official apparel.

Everyday school pride – Stay stylish and comfortable with licensed hoodies, tees, and accessories.

Holiday & birthday gifts – Find the perfect college-themed gift for the fan in your life.

How Our Marketplace Works

Shopping at Alma Mater is easy! Here’s how our marketplace operates:

1️⃣ We Partner with Licensed Vendors

We carefully curate and onboard vendors that sell officially licensed collegiate apparel and accessories.

2️⃣ Vendors List Their Products

Each vendor manages their own inventory, pricing, and fulfillment, ensuring a wide variety of unique products.

3️⃣ You Shop & Check Out Seamlessly

Browse our marketplace, add items to your cart, and check out in a single transaction, even if your order includes products from multiple vendors.

4️⃣ Vendors Ship Your Order Directly

Each vendor ships your order separately, which means you may receive multiple packages, but you’ll always get tracking updates for each shipment.

Shipping & Returns

Since we partner with multiple vendors, shipping rates and times may vary depending on where your items are being shipped from. Here’s what to expect:

📦 Processing & Shipping Times – Most vendors ship orders within 2-5 business days, and delivery times vary based on location and chosen shipping method.

📦 Multiple Shipments – If you order from multiple vendors, you may receive separate packages with different tracking numbers.

📦 Hassle-Free Returns – Returns are handled by each vendor individually, and most allow returns within 30 days of delivery for unworn and unused items.

For more details, check out our Returns Policy page.

Join the Alma Mater Community

At Alma Mater, we’re more than just a marketplace—we’re a community of college sports fans, students, and alumni who love celebrating school pride. Stay connected with us to:

📢 Get exclusive access to new arrivals & limited-edition gear

🎟 Receive special discounts & promotions

📲 Follow us on social media for the latest updates

📩 Sign up for our newsletter today to stay updated on new products, special promotions, and collegiate apparel trends!

Interested in Selling on Alma Mater?

We’re always looking for licensed collegiate brands and apparel vendors to join our growing marketplace! If you’re a vendor interested in selling on Alma Mater, visit our Vendor Registration Page to learn more.

Have Questions? Contact Us!

Our customer support team is here to help! If you have any questions about ordering, shipping, or returns, feel free to reach out:

📧 Email: support@shopalmamater.com

📅 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM EST

We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you find the perfect collegiate apparel and fan gear!