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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 30th, 2026
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.
August 23rd | 5-7PM: GatheRing (AoFS Building)
August 29th | 9AM-12PM: All FLO Meet & Greet (Aggie Park)
August 30th | 7-10PM All FLO Informational (Rudder)
August 31st - September 4th | 9AM-3PM: Bannering (Zach, MSC)
September 4th | 5-8PM Blaze Pizza Profit Share (Blaze Pizza @ Century Square)
September 6th | 1-5PM Club Crawl (ILCB)
September 9th | 7-8PM Informational #1 (ILCB 226)
September 10th | 7:30PM GLO FLO (Main Rec Pool)
September 8th - 11th | 9AM-3PM: Bannering (Sbisa, MSC)
September 11th | 10AM-5PM: ZACH Room Meet & Greet (ZACH 215)
September 14th - 18th | 9AM-3PM: Bannering (Zach, ILCB)
September 15th | 10AM-5PM: ZACH Room Meet & Greet (ZACH 214)
September 15th | 7-8PM Informational #2 (ILCB 226)
August 31st, 2026
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 18th, 2026
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!