Day of Recruiting Social Media Toolkit

Start building your social media presence with this Marietta College Day of Recruiting Guide!

Day of Recruiting

Alumni Social Media Toolkit 

This toolkit is designed to help alumni share their Pioneer pride and inspire future students to explore Marietta College. Use these guidelines to post on your own social channels. 

Step 1: Follow these accounts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MariettaCollege

https://www.facebook.com/people/Marietta-College-Office-of-Alumni-Engagement/

https://www.facebook.com/mariettaalumni/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariettacollege/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/marietta.alumni/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/marietta-college/

Step 2: Create a posts 

Your posts should include at least one photo or video that is related to your time on campus. The post can include facts about Marietta College or your personal story of how Marietta College impacted your life.

Step 3: Add the Day of Recruiting link

Every post you make during Day of Recruiting needs to include this link:  https://apply.marietta.edu/register/2025dayofrecruiting 

Step 4: Don't forget to use hashtags

Day of Recruiting hashtags include #MariettaCollege, #MadeAtMarietta, and #MCDayofRecruiting

Step 5: Repost & Share

Share posts from Marietta College, Marietta College's Office of Alumni Engagement, and the MCAA-C social media pages throughout the day to help expand Marietta's reach.

 

Students at Homecoming 2025

Guidance on what images to use

  • You in Marietta gear (shirt, sweatshirt, hat, scarf, etc.) 

  • Campus landmark photo (Erwin Tower, Christy Mall, Dyson Baudo Recreation Center) 

  • Group shot with friends, teammates, or classmates 

  • Alumni keepsake (diploma, pennant, class ring, banner) 

Plug-and-Play Captions 

Personalize these post templates with your own Marietta story 

  • "Marietta College made me ________. That’s why I’m proud to be a Pioneer. " 

  • "At Marietta, I found ________ and learned how to ________. " 

  • "One of my favorite Marietta memories was ________. Future Pioneers, you’ll make your own." 

  • "Marietta College gave me more than a degree—it gave me ________. " 

  • "If you’re considering college, know this: Marietta College is where I learned to ________, and it prepared me for ________. " 

  • "The Long Blue Line is special because ________. Proud to be part of it. " 

Quick facts to share about Marietta College 

Enrollment & Community 

  • About 1000 students from 32 states and 14 countries 

  • Founded in 1835, rooted in the Muskingum Academy of 1797 

  • 10:1 student–faculty ratio 

Academics & Programs 

  • Over 50 majors and minors across liberal arts and sciences 

  • Signature programs: Petroleum Engineering, Education, McDonough Leadership, Physician Assistant Studies 

  • Our students have studied abroad in over 30 different countries 

Student Life & Athletics 

  • More than 50 clubs and organizations 

  • 23 NCAA Division III varsity sports in the Ohio Athletic Conference 

  • Over one-third of students participate in varsity athletics 

Outcomes & Support 

  • 98% of 2023 graduates employed, in graduate school, or in service/fellowship within six months 

  • The average Marietta College graduate earns 39% more in the mid-career salary; that’s ranked 4th in the state of Ohio 

  • Average financial aid award: $38,000 

  • The average Marietta Student paid $11,500 last year 

  • Marietta is ranked #1 Best Value School in Ohio by Niche