TigerFest

Students wearing R-I-T gear while cheering in the spectator section of a hockey game
 

TigerFest

An orange pawprint over the word "TigerFest"

Start off your semester strong during TigerFest, RIT’s weeklong welcome festival.

Explore all of the ways to get plugged in on campus. Whether you’re connecting with like-minded peers, discovering new passions, jumpstarting your leadership skills, or tapping into your talents, there’s something for everyone at RIT.

Profile headshot of the Spirit, the bengal tiger statue at R-I-T

Aug. 26-30, 2024

Save the Date!
TigerFest takes over campus during the first week of the semester. We can’t wait to see you then!

Events

Aerial view of the Quarter Mile on Campus

TigerFest Events

TigerFest takes over campus during the first week of the semester (Aug. 26-30, 2024). Click on the events below to learn more about all of this year’s TigerFest activities!

TigerFest Badge

An orange paw print over the word "TigerFest"

Earn your TigerFest Badge!

Collect your TigerFest CampusGroups digital keepsake! Register for and check in at five or more TigerFest events to earn your badge. Once the festival is over, you’ll receive this CampusGroups badge to commemorate your experience. 
Register for events >

Official Event Badge Rules: Learn more about the rules of the survey and sweepstakes, including start and end dates, eligibility, prize information, winner notifications, terms, and conditions.

TigerFest Survey

Students walking along the Quarter Mile on a sunny day

Thank You!

Thanks for attending TigerFest 2023!
COMING SOON: TigerFest 2023 Survey. Share your thoughts with us on how we can make TigerFest even better next year!

Save the Date: FallFest

Students dance on the quad during ALANApalooza

FallFest mark with a red leaf icon

Save the Date: FallFest 2023

More seasonal celebrations are heading your way! Join us for FallFest, Sept. 21-24, 2023.

Learn more

Photo Gallery

Check out highlights from TigerFest 2023!

Students check out information tables during Tiger Take Off
Student participate in an outdoor cycling class
A crowd of students sit in Ingle Auditorium during Greek Convocation
Students smile while walking on the Quarter Mile
Student build their own organizational toolkit
Student pose for a photo with mascot RITchie
A student holds a sledge hammer during Car Smash
Students pose together for a first day of school photo
A student reaches for a lantern during Lighting the Way

Stay Connected

@RITStudentLife Instagram account

RIT Student Life

Use #RITTigerFest and tag @RITStudentLife in your social media posts and stories to share your best TigerFest moments. Follow us for more TigerFest updates and to learn about all the exciting things happening on campus!