Free Monsters University Coloring Pages: 56 printable PDF designs from Pixar’s college prequel, featuring a young, eager Mike Wazowski studying, arriving with his luggage, and shaking hands with his roommate Randall, a cocky young James P. Sullivan with his books and schoolbag, the misfit Oozma Kappa brothers Art, Don Carlton, Terri and Terry, and Scott “Squishy” Squibbles, the strict Dean Hardscrabble, Professor Knight, the rival leader Johnny Worthington, Archie the Scare Pig, and the campus fraternities and sororities. PDF versions cover printing, and all 56 outlines also load for screen coloring.
Released by Pixar in 2013 under director Dan Scanlon, Monsters University serves as the prequel to 2001’s Monsters, Inc. It shows how Mike and Sulley first met as rival students in the Scaring Program and became best friends while competing in the campus Scare Games with the least scary team on campus. Billy Crystal and John Goodman returned as Mike and Sulley, with Helen Mirren joining the cast as the intimidating Dean Hardscrabble.
As a coloring set, this collection is packed with variety. Mike’s round green body and single big eye are easy for little hands, Sulley’s fur and spots reward patient layering, and the oddly shaped Oozma Kappa members invite kids to experiment with bright, mismatched color combinations. Group and fraternity pages give older colorists busy campus scenes to fill.
What’s Inside This Collection
Mike and Sulley appear on more than a third of the 56 designs, with the Oozma Kappa team, faculty, rivals, and fraternity pages filling the rest.
Mike Wazowski
Young Mike studies, talks, smiles, wears a scarf, arrives with his luggage, and teams up with Sulley. Color his round body a bright Lime Green, his single eye White with a Green iris, and his retainer Silver.
James P. Sullivan
Sulley holds books, carries his schoolbag, rides in a car, and runs with Mike. Use Turquoise Blue for his fur with Purple spots, and add small Light Gray horns.
Oozma Kappa: Art, Don, Terri, Terry, and Squishy
Art, Don Carlton, Terri and Terry Perry, Scott Squibbles, and his mom, Sheri, appear on many pages. Color Art Purple with lighter stripes and Don a warm pinkish Red, then pick cheerful, contrasting shades for Terri and Terry, and a soft Pink for Squishy.
Randall Boggs
Randall wears glasses, bakes cupcakes, and hangs out with Mike as his roommate. Give him Lavender scales with darker Purple stripes and round Black glasses.
Dean Hardscrabble, Rivals, and Campus Pages
Dean Hardscrabble, Professor Knight, Johnny Worthington, Frank McCay, Claire Wheeler, Brock Pearson, Archie the Scare Pig, and the ROR, JOX, PNK, and Slugma Slugma Kappa groups round out the set. Use dark, dramatic shades with patterned wings for Hardscrabble, and a classic Pink for Archie the pig.
What Monsters University Coloring Pages Do
Learning about hard work and teamwork. Mike studies harder than anyone, while Sulley relies on natural talent, and both learn that success comes from working together. Coloring the Oozma Kappa team helps children talk about how every member brings something unique to a group. Kids can color the team pages and talk about their own strengths.
Practicing control with bold shapes. Kids between 2 and 7 sharpen fine motor skills with every page, an area of growth. American Academy of Pediatrics resources connect with getting ready to write. Mike’s round body and Art’s simple shape are perfect for beginners, while Sulley’s spots and Dean Hardscrabble’s wings challenge older kids.
A cheerful way to relax. Stress levels dropped after structured coloring for adults who took part in 2005 Art Therapy Journal research. The goofy monsters and colorful campus make coloring feel fun and relaxing. Many children enjoy these pages as an after-school break.
Accepting different paths. Mike learns that he may not be scary, but he can still succeed differently. His story encourages children to keep trying and find their own path when plans change. Mike’s study pages are a great prompt for kids to describe something they hope to achieve.
How to Color Monsters University Pages Well
- Mike’s green body: Start with Lime Green and deepen the outer rim with Pine Green so he looks round.
- Sulley’s spots: Color the fur Turquoise Blue first, then add Purple spots of different sizes.
- Single eye: Leave a large white highlight in Mike’s eye so it looks bright and expressive.
- Furry texture: Use short strokes for Sulley’s fur instead of smooth fills.
- Campus colors: Use Blue and Gold for MU banners and pennants.
- Fraternity colors: Give each group its own signature color in crowd scenes so every team is easy to spot.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Monsters University Coloring Pages
1. Oozma Kappa Team Banner
Color the Oozma Kappa members, cut out the whole squad, and glue them under a hand-lettered “OK” logo.
2. MU Pennant
Color a Mike or Sulley page, then make a paper pennant in Blue and Gold with “MU” written on it and glue the character beside it.
3. One-Eye Portrait Series
Color several Mike pages in different moods and arrange them in a row to show his many expressions.
4. Scare Games Scoreboard
Color the fraternity pages and create a pretend scoreboard tracking each team’s points.
5. Art Bookmark
Color Art, trim along his arch shape, and cover him in clear tape to use as a goofy page marker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Monsters University Coloring Pages?
Monsters University Coloring Pages cover 56 free outlines of Mike, Sulley, Art, Randall, Dean Hardscrabble, Oozma Kappa, and other campus monsters, printable or colorable online.
Who made Monsters University?
Dan Scanlon directed Monsters University for Pixar Animation Studios, and Disney released it in 2013. It is the prequel to Monsters, Inc.
Is Monsters University a prequel or a sequel?
It is a prequel. The story takes place before Monsters, Inc. and shows how Mike and Sulley met in college.
What is Oozma Kappa?
Oozma Kappa is the misfit fraternity that Mike and Sulley join to compete in the Scare Games. Its members are Art, Don Carlton, Terri and Terry Perry, and Scott “Squishy” Squibbles.
Who is Dean Hardscrabble?
Dean Hardscrabble is the strict leader of the Scaring Program, voiced by Helen Mirren. She is a centipede-like monster with large wings who holds the record for the most scares.
Was Randall friends with Mike?
Yes. In Monsters University, Randall starts as Mike’s friendly roommate before joining the rival Roar Omega Roar fraternity and becoming Sulley’s rival.
What age are Monsters University coloring pages for?
With its G rating, the movie suits the whole family, and preschoolers near 3 can handle most single-character sheets. Crowded campus and group pages suit older children.
What are the Scare Games?
The Scare Games are a campus competition where fraternities and sororities face scary challenges. Mike and Sulley’s team, Oozma Kappa, competes to prove they belong in the Scaring Program.
Start Coloring
Enroll in the Scaring Program with a favorite from the 56 designs: print a free copy or color digitally without signing up. Proud students of MU can post finished monsters to Facebook or Pinterest right away.
