Phi Kappa Tau’s 11th Annual Rush Shirt Contest

The Story Behind the Shirt

A rush shirt is more than merchandise. It is the first thing a potential new member sees, and it says something about who your chapter is. Chapters put real thought into these designs each year, but most of that work only reaches one campus.

The Rush T-Shirt Contest gives your chapter's design a bigger audience, a fair shot at recognition, and a chance to turn creativity into a contribution for your chapter's future. First started in 2015 by our current National Vice President Mark Scher, this contest enters it’s 11th year and we’re excited to see some of the incredible designs you all will submit over the next few weeks.

How It Works

1. Design Your Shirt: Use any Spring or Fall 2026 rush shirt design from your chapter.

2. Submit Through the Form Below: Upload your design as a JPEG or PNG using the submission form below. Each chapter or associate chapter may submit up to three designs.

3. Get Judged Fairly: A panel of alumni judges will review every submission for creativity and originality.

4. Winners Announced: Winning designs will be revealed in late October on Phi Kappa Tau's social media channels.

What You're Competing For

The top three winning chapter designs will receive a donation to their chapter's CEG Fund, made possible by contest donors.

Contest Rules

  1. Submissions must come from a 2026 Spring or Fall Rush Shirt design or photo, in JPEG or PNG format. Please include your chapter name in the file name of the upload.

  2. Each chapter or associate chapter may submit up to three designs.

  3. All submissions will be reviewed by a Judge's Panel made up of alumni, to keep the contest fair.

  4. Designs should reflect creativity and originality. Submissions may not include references to alcohol, sexual orientation, race or other content inconsistent with the values and ethics of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity.

  5. The top three winning chapter designs, or more, will receive a donation to their chapter's CEG Fund from contest donors.

  6. Submissions must be uploaded through the form on this page no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.

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