What’s Spirit Day?

Engineer Spirit

Proud to be an RPI Graduate?

The history of Spirit Day

It’s easy! Simply wear or– at work, at grad school, at the mall, wherever you may find yourself – and put your pride in your alma mater on display for everyone to see. Don’t forget to take a picture and post it to social media with. (Tweets and photos from accounts marked "private" won't show up on hashtag feeds, so remember to change your settings for the day, or email your photo to RPISpiritDay@rpi.edu .)Put on your Phalanx Pin! Wear your Freshman Beanie! How about an old jersey? Line up your GM Week mug collection on your desk, or hang an RPI pennant on your office door. It can be as simple as wearing red, but do something to show the world that YOU are a proud graduate of the oldest – and best – technological institute in the English-speaking world!Rensselaer has global reach and impact, and so can you! Show your pride virtually byto an RPI-related image – we have several in the column at the right to choose from, or create your own.You never know who you might see in your region or at your corporation who is an RPI alumnus/a as well! Tout your connection to the ‘Tute on RPI Spirit Day!Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2019 festivities! Visit the RAA Facebook Page to see all the submissions.

The Engineers will take on Dartmouth on Spirit Day, Friday, January 31. The following night is the 43nd Annual Big Red Freakout, featuring RPI vs. University of Vermont. If you're in the area, plan to join us for one, or both games!Click on the image below to open an interactive PDF of the certificate.Then type your name, print and hang with pride!