TEEKKARI CULTURE AND OVERALLS

Teekkari culture has a long history and traditions, which makes the student life here unique. Teekkaris are known as fun people, who often get into crazy projects. We encourage you to try out as many things and events as you can, it will be fun for sure! The most important aspect of being a teekkari is having fun and being a part of a community. Here is a few important aspects of the culture.

Teekkari cap

Teekkari cap is the symbol of a teekkari. The cap has been used among technical students for over 100 years. It is white, hexagonal shaped and has a black tassel. It is a summer cap worn from the beginning May until the end of September. To get the cap, new students have to collet freshmen points. It is fun and useful as it helps new students to integrate to the community. New students get to put their cap on when the clock hits midnight in the eve of wappu.

Overalls

Most students in Finland have overalls of which color is based on their study field. Pelletti’s overalls are grey colored and they are an easy way to recognize Environmental Tehcnology students! Whenever we are wearing the grey overalls we are representing both Pelletti and Environmental engineering. You can get the overalls by joining to Pelletti. You will get the instructions on how to join to Pelletti during the first weeks.

Sits parties

Sits parties are an academic table party where a threecourse meal is served as well as drinks. The point is to spend the evening together and sing with the lead of the song leaders. Singing is an important part of teekkari culture and teekkaris love to sing! There is usually a dresscode for sits parties, it can be fancier or have a specific theme.