Host an unforgettable college party on Halloween night with these terrifying Halloween party ideas for college students!
Oh, it’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing color, the weather is cooling down, and Halloween (and rocking out) to the the monster mash is just around the corner.
If you’re a college student who loves to party and have a good time with your group of friends, then this spooky season is the perfect time of year for you!
Halloween is the perfect excuse to get a little freaky and wild with your friends.
So, if you’re looking to take your Halloween party game up a notch this year, then you’ve come to the right place.
From Halloween party foods and dollar store decor ideas to perfect spooky party games and even Halloween costumes, we’re about to help you plan and host the best Halloween party ever.
Check out these epic Halloween party ideas for college students that are a great way to make your Halloween event the talk of campus!
So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get your Halloween party planning started! Get your Halloween party invitations ready because you’re about to plan an epic Halloween party.
Halloween Party Ideas For College Students
Spooky halloween party Games and activities
Halloween wouldn’t be complete without some spooky themed games and activities. If you’re looking for some fun (and maybe even a little bit of fright), check out our list of spooky games and activity ideas for your next college Halloween party.
This isn’t high school anymore so the spookier the better right?
From scary movies to fun Halloween game classics like Never Have I Ever and Halloween charades to more modern favorites like the Stupid Deaths and Pick Your Poison, we’ve got you covered.
Stupid Deaths
Turns out that Charles Darwin was right all along by believing that survival of the fittest was a thing.
Many people die in absolutely ridiculous ways, and Stupid Deaths asks players to distinguish fact from fiction.
This hilarious party game has players fighting to survive before the grim reaper takes them down making it a great choice for college Halloween parties.
Scary Movie Night
A marathon of horror movies is one of those classic Halloween party ideas for college students that never disappoints.
If super scary is your thing then go all out with Saw or The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
For a more light-hearted approach try Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice, Sleepy Hollow or any of the other Tim Burton classics.
You could even host a movie night with a Halloween twist and have guests vote on their favorite scary movies beforehand so you can compile a list of movies to watch.
Pick Your Poison
A would you rather game for adults, Pick Your Poison After Dark Edition definitely isn’t for the faint of heart.
These unfathomable scenarios is a fun way to find out which of your friends are totally messed up and as creepy as you thought. (We all have that one friend ya know?)
Perfect for large groups or intimate groups of best friends this is one of those Halloween party ideas for college students you wont regret playing.
Eyeball Beer Pong
First thing first, we all know that college kids and student life in general involves a love for beer pong.
So, it makes logical sense to transform the classic drinking game into a spooky one by adding plastic eye balls instead of ping pong balls.
Escape Room
The Werewolf Experiment is an immersive Halloween party activity for young adults looking for a challenge. This fun game challenges you to solve a variety of 3D puzzles in a specific time.
This is one of those Halloween party ideas for college students suited for small or large groups of friends looking for a chill activity with a mega spook factor.
Halloween Costume Contest
If you’re looking for a way to make your college Halloween party even more fun, then why not host a college Halloween costume contest?
A costume party is always a perfect party choice with party goers and it’s a great way to see who can come up with the most creative and best costumes.
Not only is it a lot of fun to dress up in crazy costumes, but it’s also a great excuse to show off your personality and creativity and see what costumes your friend group come up with.
So if you’re looking for some extra excitement at your next college Halloween party, then be sure to host a costume contest and give out cool skeleton awards to winners of different costume categories!
Check out a few of our favorite easy Halloween getups and last minute costumes we collected further down in this post.
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Halloween Charades
This twist on a legendary classic game is a fun idea and great way to get everyone in the Halloween spirit at your college Halloween party.
This Halloween charades game is perfect for large groups and is sure to get everyone laughing and enjoying themselves.
To play, one person acts out a Halloween themed movie, character or event for the rest of the group to guess. Divide especially large groups into teams and the first team to guess correct wins and gets extra points.
The Horrorbox
Designed for die hard lovers of horror and scary Halloween movies.
The Horrorbox is a good idea for college kids who want to skip out on a kegger murder mystery party and want a scary night in instead.
This terrifying game features 420 cards of scary questions, answers, and dares. Queue the spooky music, make your favorite bloody punch, and prepare to die of laughter…
Spooky Scavenger Hunts
Hosting a spooky scavenger or treasure hunt is one of the best Halloween party ideas for college students.
It’s perfect for large or small groups, and provides a fun and challenging activity for party goers.
To host a successful scavenger hunt, you’ll need to make sure you have enough clues and some treasure or prize to find at the end. Make your own cards or buy them premade (we suggest these that we used last year).
Pro tip: Boost the spook factor by closing all the lights and sending your friends on a wild goose chase in your dorm after dark. boo!
Death By Trivia
This utterly terrifying game of Death By Trivia challenges your knowledge of the morbid and macabre making it a perfect choice for a Halloween themed party.
The goal is simple: stay alive. Getting questions correct keeps you alive while getting them wrong results in your death.
With over 4000 question cards this game is a great choice for playing late into the night on Halloween. The last person standing wins!
Nightmare Horror Adventures
There’s no better way to spend Halloween night with your college friends than playing this terrifying who done it style murder mystery game.
Murder, plotting and scheming are the name of the game in Nightmare Horror Adventures.
Can you unmask the real killer?
Halloween Party Food
What’s a party without some good food and snacks?
Get into the Halloween spirit by whipping up some festive treats for your friends.
Halloween time is a great time to serve up ghostly finger foods, spooky desserts, or even coffin-shaped charcuterie boards.
And don’t forget the drinks! Whether you’re serving up punch spiked with rum or bloody cocktails, your guests are sure to appreciate a few boozy alcoholic drinks during your Halloween celebrations.
Rice Krispie Treat Mini Pumpkins
Rice Krispie treats aren’t just for young children.
These incredibly easy pumpkin Rice Krispie treats are quick and simple to make (check out the video if you don’t believe us) and are a great snack idea for a scary movie marathon, or spooky board game night.
Make these in bulk (literally build a pumpkin patch) if you’re hosting a college Halloween costume party and are anticipating quite a few guests.
Halloween Charcuterie Board
We love Charcuterie boards and couldn’t help but share this as one of our favorite Halloween party ideas for college students. This coffin charcuterie board is loaded with cured meats, crackers, fresh fruits, cheese and breadsticks.
Charcuterie boards are a spooktacular choice because they can be made sweet or savory and in small or large quantities depending on how many guests you’re anticipating.
They’re a perfect choice for any Halloween college party themes.
Spider Webs Cookie Cakes
This fun spiderweb cookie cake is an easy and fun Halloween dessert idea that easily feeds a crowd.
A chocolate chip cookie base is decorated with a spiderweb and some decorative spiders making it a fun addition to any Halloween party spread.
Make things quick and easy by using Ghiradelli’s Dark Chocolate Chip cookie mix and black cookie icing.
Small Pumpkin Sushi Rolls
We love these simple sushi balls as an easy appetizer to serve at any college Halloween party. Big or small party, these easy pumpkin sushi balls are guaranteed to be a hit.
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Melted White Chocolate Ghosts
And, for something sweet these melted white chocolate ghosts are one of our favorite Halloween party ideas for college students.
These simple ghost pops can easily be made in a dorm room using a microwave and a few simple supplies.
Fake Blood Bag Cocktails
DIY fake blood bag cocktails are another of our favorite Halloween party ideas for college students and perfect for Halloween celebrations.
These shockingly ghoulish fake blood bags are sure to make a statement that people will talk about for the entire year!
Serve your cocktails virgin or as alcoholic drinks (that’s totally up to you)!
Spooky Eyeball Punch
Add eyeballs and frozen hands to your favorite punch to create this extra creepy punch at Halloween time.
This is one of our favorite Halloween party ideas for college students because it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
The best part, you can increase the ick factor by making a bloody red punch!
Decorate Your Dorm
Now that you’ve got your party food and games sorted out, it’s time to start thinking about Halloween decorations for your fraternity house, dorm room or sorority house.
If you’re short on time (or money), there are plenty of ways to transform your dorm or apartment into a haunted house for your college Halloween party on a tight budget.
Dollar store Halloween decorations are the perfect way to deck out your place without spending a lot of money.
Score a black light, glow sticks, fake cobwebs, severed body part props and so much more for only a couple of bucks.
You can also get creative with DIY Halloween decorations using items that you already have around your dorm.
Check out these cool decor Halloween party ideas for college students and dorm parties:
1. Here for the boos banner
2. Floating witch hat luminaries
3. DIY Spirit jugs
4. Hanging Halloween balloons
5. Halloween lights
Plan To Wear A Killer Costume
No post about college Halloween party ideas would be complete without some killer costume inspiration.
Whether you dig classic costumes or want to dress up as your favorite character or movie icon, we’ve got you covered with these non-cliché Halloween costume ideas.
Okay, we lied some are cliché and still totally awesome.
And, we’ve even thrown in a few couple costume ideas too!
Scoring the perfect outfit or hottest costume doesn’t have to cost a ton of money (I’m talking about you Party City!). In fact, hitting up local thrift stores is a great way to score cheap costumes.
Here are some of our favorite classic Halloween costume ideas for college students:
1. DIY Playboy Bunny costume for college girls
2. The Breakfast Club John Bender costume
3. Cat costume
4. Octoberfest beer guy costume
5. Deer in the headlights couples costume
6. The Hangover
7. Knockout boxer costume
8. Space cadet costume
9. Barbie and Ken
10. Storybook bombshell Bell
Final Thoughts
Don’t you just love these perfectly spooky Halloween party ideas for college students?
We hope you found some inspo from our top favorite Halloween party ideas for college students and plan to host your own Halloween bash this year.
Whether you’re looking for spooky food ideas, terrifying games to play or decoration inspiration, we’ve got you covered.
So get planning because you’ve got good reason have some spooky fun this year thanks to these Halloween party ideas for college students.