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APPLYING TO FEST
Recruitment and the application period for FEST take place during the beginning of each fall semester at Texas A&M. Applications are hosted via Get Involved and will consist of a series of free-response questions. Chosen applications will progress to the interview period, after which final selections will be made. All application notifications will be distributed through Get Involved. We can't wait to find our Class of 2029 Freshmen!
APPLICATION TIMELINE
RECRUITMENT
APPLICATION PERIOD STARTS
APPLICATION PERIOD ENDS
August 23rd - September 12th, 2025
The recruitment period is super helpful in allowing you to get to know FEST and FEST to get to know you! We highly recommend joining us for as many recruitment events as you'd like.
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August 23rd | 9-12AM: All FLO Meet & Greet (Aggie Park)
August 23rd | 6-7PM: GatheRing (AoFS Building)
August 25th - 29th | 9AM-3PM: Bannering (Zach, MSC)
August 28th | 5-8PM: Blaze Profit Share (Blaze Pizza)
August 31st | 1-5PM: Club Crawl (MSC)
September 2nd - 5th | 9AM-3PM: Bannering (Sbisa, Commons)
September 3rd | 8:30-9:30PM: Informational #1 (ILCB 112)
September 5th | 5-7PM: Aggie Park Open House (Aggie Park)
September 7th | 5-7PM: Penberthy Hangout (Penberthy)
September 8th | 12-4PM: Zach Room Meet & Greet (Zach 215)
September 8th - 10th | 9AM-3PM: Bannering (Zach, MSC)
September 9th | 12-4PM: Zach Room Meet & Greet (Zach 215)
September 10th | 8-9PM: Informational #2 (ILCB 112)
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September 2nd, 2025
All application processes will be hosted via Get Involved! Our application consists of a series of free response questions, and we recommend getting started on your application early. FEST wants to know who you are, so make sure you are thoughtful and intentional in your responses!
September 12th, 2025
Don't forget to turn in your application! Once all applications have been reviewed, selected prospective FESTies will receive the opportunity to interview with FEST. Shortly following interviews, decisions will be made, and FEST will have 50 awesome freshmen!