What is FEST about?

The mission of FEST is to instill leadership skills and qualities within freshmen in the STEM field through social, professional, and service events. FEST looks to develop lasting relationships among the members and staff in the organization that continue past a member's involvement in the organization. FEST hopes to become your home away from home!

• FEST is composed of 50 freshmen members, 12 sophomore staff members, 26 bigs, and 4 junior executive members

FEST Requirements

• Dues for this organization will be $225, which can be paid all at once or in increments. If the cost is an issue we also provide scholarships.
  • This due is a one-time fee that will cover your involvement for the entire year!  The dues provide funding and access to Fall and Spring T-Shirts, Fall Retreat, Spring Retreat to a major city, end of the year banquet, Holiday Events, social events, and much much more.
• FEST will hold meetings every week on Wednesday nights from 8:30-9:30PM in Rudder Tower with the entire FLO, along with weekly meetings between freshmen members and their respective committees (time is decided within the committee). There is also a community service requirement that is provided multiple times throughout the semester by FEST. Social events are also held weekly.
• Freshmen must be enrolled in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Major. If you are unsure if your major counts, apply anyway and feel free to reach out to a director to ask.
• More detailed information can be found on our website linked below.

Important Dates

• Informational 1 - Wednesday, September 3rd at 8:30PM ILCB 112
• Informational 2 - Wednesday, September 10th at 8PM ILCB 112
• FEST Open House - Friday, September 5th from 5-7 PM Location at the Aggie Park Pavilion
  • Join us for a relaxing night of sports and hanging out! Feel free to grab dinner and bring it with you to enjoy a picnic and great conversations with FEST staff! Get the chance to know us as a group, we want to meet you! Make sure to bring your own water. 
• Zachry Meet n' Greet - Tuesday, September 8th & Wednesday, September 10th from 12-4 PM ZACH 215
  • Hang out with us to study, play games, or ask questions! 
• Application Deadline - Friday, September 12th at 11:59 PM No applications will be accepted after this time

Interview decisions will be released on Monday, September 15th, and the interview period will begin on the 17th. Follow our Instagram and check our website for more updates.

Additional Supports and Links

• Feel free to learn more or contact us through
  • FEST Website: www.tamufest.org
  • FEST Instagram: @fest_tamu
  • FEST Email: fest.tamu@gmail.com

• FLAC Website: https://flac.tamu.edu/about/

Apply for FEST and join a family, develop professionally, give back to the community, and make memories that last a lifetime!