Two volunteers prepare tiger plush mascots, surrounded by piles of stuffing in a large event space.

Participants sit around tables with stuffed tiger mascots during a community event in a large gathering space.

Volunteers and community members gather around tables stuffing plush tiger mascots in a large meeting room.

Stuffed tiger mascot wearing an orange RIT bandana sits on a black chair with autumn-colored flowers in the background.

RIT Pep Band member wearing a tiger hat sits among fellow musicians in the arena stands during a hockey game.

Build-a-Tiger

Alumni College of Liberal Arts Faculty/Staff Parents & Family Students Ticketed

Get ready for some hands-on fun at Build-a-Tiger—a crowd favorite for Tigers of all ages! Choose your perfect plush buddy: classic Bengal or cool White Tiger. Then the magic begins—fill your tiger with soft cotton, make a wish on a special star (tucked safely inside for lifelong luck), and zip it up tight to seal in the love. Top it off with an official RIT bandana, and voilà—your Tiger is campus-ready!

Take your new furry friend on a tour of RIT, cheer them on at the hockey game, or keep them close for a little piece of campus spirit wherever you go.

Don't Miss Out—Reserve Your Fluffy Tiger Today!
Want to make sure your tiger is waiting just for you? Reserve yours in advance and skip the stress—these cuddly companions go fast!

Please note: RIT bandanas are exclusive to reserved tigers and are not sold separately.

“An interpreter has not been scheduled for this event. To make specific requests please email RIT Department of Access Services at bchcaccess@rit.edu.”

Build-a-Tigers

Sat, Oct. 17th