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344 Best College-Themed Templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides

Imagine bringing your college experiences to life on the biggest stage - PowerPoint. With our vast collection of 6.7 million templates, you'll find unique designs that capture the essence of campus life, from group study sessions to solo research and relaxation spots. Our College PowerPoint templates are not just a resource, but a catalyst for creativity and self-expression.

Inspired by real-life scenarios, these templates feature iconic settings such as a yellow pencil writing in a notebook on a white background, a group of students walking down the college sidewalk, smiling college students standing together with their notebooks and supplies, or slides that depict an upset-and-depressed girl holding a gray-colored foreground. Each template is designed to evoke emotions and spark imagination, perfect for presentations about mental health awareness, student life, academic struggles, or personal achievements.

Whether you're looking for a title slide to kick-start your presentation or 60+ additional slides to create a dynamic slideshow, our College PowerPoint templates are available in both widescreen and standard formats. Plus, with their customizable elements, you can tailor them to fit your unique style and needs. And the best part? Instant 24/7 download access means you can get started right away.

So why settle for an ordinary template when you can have an extraordinary one? Explore our extensive collection of College PowerPoint templates today and discover how they can elevate your presentations and make a lasting impression on your audience. Browse through other categories, select the perfect template for your needs, and download with ease - all available 24/7 at CrystalGraphics.com.

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Presentation with college - Presentation design consisting of portrait-of-mature-male-teacher background and a coral colored foreground

Portrait Mature Male Teacher Student

Presentation design consisting of portrait of mature male teacher or student with digital tablet working at table in college hall

Presentation with college - Slides with beautiful-young-college-athlete-prepares background and a teal colored foreground

Beautiful Young College Athlete Prepares

Slides with beautiful young college athlete prepares herself for a track meet at a local university

Presentation with college - Presentation theme having background and a colored foreground

Pretty Young College Student University

Presentation theme having pretty young college student in an university library shallow dof color toned image

Presentation with college - Presentation theme enhanced with background and a colored foreground

Pretty Young College Student Library (

Presentation theme enhanced with pretty young college student in a library shallow dof color toned image

Presentation with college - Audience pleasing slide set consisting of pretty young college student in a library shallow dof color toned image backdrop and a lemonade colored foreground

Pretty Young College Student Library (

Slide set consisting of pretty young college student in a library shallow dof color toned image

Presentation with college - PPT layouts with book store - pretty young college student background and a sky blue colored foreground

Pretty Young College Student Library (

PPT layouts with pretty young college student in a library shallow dof color toned image

Presentation with college - Colorful PPT theme enhanced with disabled student studying and preparing for college exams backdrop and a lemonade colored foreground

Disabled Student Studying Preparing College

The underdog student, facing impossible odds and yet managing to succeed in the hallowed halls of higher education, their determination and resilience a beacon of inspiration for us all. As they navigate the twists and turns of college life, it's clear that the journey is not just about achieving academic success but also about finding strength and perseverance in the face of adversity. The Corner Title template is designed to evoke this sense of triumph and hope, with its light steel blue color palette that exudes a sense of calmness and serenity. The high resolution images for the background add depth and texture, creating a visually striking and engaging visual experience. As you work with this template, you'll notice how easily it can be customized to fit your specific needs, from adding your own personal touches to including a background with a message that resonates with your audience. The Growth Stages Layout slide is where things get really interesting, featuring an illustration of the student's journey through different stages from early struggles to achieving success. This layout provides a clear and concise overview of how the template can be used to create engaging and informative content. With its simple yet effective design, this slide sets the tone for the rest of the deck. As you explore the Corner Title template further, you'll discover additional features such as having a theme of inclusivity, featuring high quality images, and enhancing your presentation with animations and transitions. Whether you're creating a lecture on disability rights or showcasing a student's story, this template is sure to inspire and educate.

Presentation with college - Audience pleasing presentation theme consisting of happy college student using laptop backdrop and a sky blue colored foreground

Happy College Student Using Laptop

Presentation theme consisting of happy college student using laptop computer backdrop

Presentation with college - Cool new PPT theme with male student preparing for exams backdrop and a colored foreground

Male Student Preparing Exams College

PPT theme with male student preparing for exams in college library backdrop

Presentation with college - Slide deck consisting of portrait of a college graduate background and a light gray colored foreground

Portrait College Graduate Mortarboard Isolated

Imagine standing in front of a bright white background, beaming with pride as you hold your mortarboard high, a symbol of achievement in the eyes of your fellow graduates and family. This stunning image is the perfect inspiration for our new template design, Corner Title. Our Corner Title template is specifically designed to evoke feelings of accomplishment and sophistication, making it the ideal choice for college and studio environments alike. Its medium purple color palette is both elegant and professional, featuring subtle hints of luxury that will enhance any presentation or project. This versatile theme can be easily customized with high resolution images for backgrounds, allowing you to showcase your personality while maintaining a polished look. This beautiful template is not only a feast for the eyes but also inclusive and engaging. Featuring prominent horizontal lines, incorporating a background with stunning visuals such as a cityscape or a serene landscape, having an exciting contrast of warm and cool tones can elevate the overall feel of the presentation. Enhanced by its clean typography and modern design elements, this template is not just a beautiful addition to your collection but also a powerful tool for creating engaging visual content.

Presentation with college - PPT layouts with family unpacking minivan for college background and a coral colored foreground

Family Unpacking Minivan College Beijing

As you embark on your journey to creating a stunning presentation that celebrates the college years and education, we invite you to start with this attention grabbing scene: a family unpacking their minivan in Beijing, symbolizing the excitement and uncertainty of embarking on a new chapter. The serene surroundings of the Chinese cityscape provide a perfect backdrop for showcasing vibrant colors and patterns. The Wide Title "Wide Title" is designed to be eye catching and memorable, featuring a bold font with subtle textures that resemble the intricate designs found in traditional Chinese art. This template is specifically tailored for Widescreen presentations, ensuring an immersive experience for your audience. The Cornflower Blue color palette brings a sense of calmness and professionalism, perfectly complementing the theme of education. The High Resolution images featured throughout this template are carefully selected to enhance the visual appeal, from the colorful streets to the bustling university campuses. As you scroll through the slides, you'll notice that each one is carefully designed to incorporate a background with a unique theme, such as a collage of traditional Chinese architecture or a stylized representation of educational institutions. This template is specifically designed for use on Google Slides, and it's easy to access and download from our website. The Social Media Concept Layout slide is an excellent starting point, featuring a visually appealing design that includes relevant elements such as a background image with a catchy quote, clear typography, and engaging visuals.

▼Key features of this template

  • They are compatible with both PowerPoint and Google Slides running on either Windows PCs or Macs.

  • They are available in both standard and widescreen slide formats. You can choose your preferred format by clicking on the "Widescreen" check box or icon.

  • Each template includes a beautiful high-resolution background image or video to visually reinforce the theme of your presentation.

  • In addition, each template includes designer-created graphics and modern fonts to give your presentations an up-to-date, professional look.

  • Each template's default design and title text position have been carefully selected to complement its background without covering faces or other key elements.

  • All text includes backdrops whose transparency level is mathematically calculated to maximize text readability while still allowing the background to be seen.

  • And all the text, text backdrops and graphics in every slide are colored with a palette designed to beautifully complement the colors in the background.

  • Our Premium templates (those with the descriptor “Premium” in their subtitle) include over 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.

    • Those layouts are available to you whenever you create a new slide or when you want to change the layout of an existing slide.
    • They include everything you need to make all sorts of presentations. In addition to the layouts for the title slide and the usual title and content slide, they include many other layouts for slide types including table of contents slides, org charts, charts, diagrams, infographics, photo slides, thank you slides and more.
    • While creating these layouts our template designers have ensured that all text in every layout adjusts as gracefully as possible to various numbers of words.

  • Customizable templates (those with the descriptor “Customizable” in their subtitle) may be easily modified online before you download them.

    • To modify them, simply click on the pencil editing icon, then select your choice of ready to go designs and title text positions.
    • The editing tool also makes it easy to reposition and scale the background image or video to best suit your needs.

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  • What is a PowerPoint template?

    • A well designed PowerPoint template is a file that can tell PowerPoint how to make your ordinary templates look extraordinary. They won’t change what your words or numbers say. But they might change their size, color, font and placement. And, overall, they can give your presentations a professionally-designed look that will give your content more credibility and give you more confidence.

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  • Why should I choose your templates instead of the competition’s?

    • We’ve got a larger selection of professionally-designed PowerPoint templates than anyone else in the world.
    • Each template includes a high-resolution background image or video to visually inspire your audiences while reinforcing your message.
    • Each template includes 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.
    • Our templates are available in both standard and widescreen slide formats. And our website lets you preview the slides each way.
    • Our free Template Finder™ plugin lets subscribers select and - with a single click - download and insert our templates into their presentations right from within PowerPoint.
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    • Sorry but no. You are authorized to download each paid-for template to up to 3 of your personal devices and to use the templates you download in as many presentations as you want. But you are not authorized to share the templates, themselves, with others. That said, we do offer highly discounted site licenses to suit the needs of both small and large teams. Just tell us your needs and we’ll give you a quote!

  • System requirements:

    • The templates use the standard POTX format. So they are compatible with Google Slides and all PC, Mac and mobile devices running any version of PowerPoint from PowerPoint 2007 up through and including Office 365 desktop.
    • Please note: Google Slides does not currently support background videos. It treats them as still images.
    • For PowerPoint for the Web, first open your template into a desktop version of PowerPoint, then save it back out as a PPTX file. Then you can open that in PowerPoint for the Web.

  • How will I get my purchased templates?

    • You may download your selected templates as soon as your payment is received by PayPal. If you purchased an individual template, you will be provided with a download link both onscreen and via email. Just click on that link to begin the download process. If you purchased a subscription, you will receive an email containing a password to use along with your email address to sign in to any of the templates pages on CrystalGraphics.com. Once you are signed in, you can immediately start downloading your selected templates.

  • How do I use my templates after I download them?

    • You can either open a template to start a new presentation or you can add a template to an existing presentation. To open a template, just double click on it or use PowerPoint's File > Open tool. To add a template to an existing presentation, on the Design tab, in the Themes group, click Browse for Themes... then browse to select your template.

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