The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Onboarding Fair 2026 has finally concluded despite the numerous class suspensions brought forth following the declarations of the Mayor’s Office due to inclement weather.
The Onboarding Fair was spearheaded by the university’s official broadcasting arm, The UST Tiger Media Network (TMN). It opened its doors to incoming Thomasian students from August 13 until August 15, warmly welcoming them into their first university experience with a tract of immersive pavilions and displays at the UST Practice Gymnasium.
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In spite of setbacks in the event, TMN did not come short of fueling the spirits of the new Thomasians as they indulged in a variety of booths offering food, activities, entertainment, and merchandise.
Immersive booths of major partnerships of the fair included Advocacy Avenue, UST Volunteers for UNICEF, and UST UNESCO Club.
Thomasians also got the opportunity to rekindle their passions and intrigues through forming and engaging with communities, accompanied by the lively ambience of the fair.
This year’s Onboarding Fair was supported through coordination with brands, including Platinum Sponsors 24 Chicken, Belo, Huawei, and Lee, categorized as the title sponsors; Gold Sponsors Pony, Keds, and Sperry, categorized as the major sponsors; Silver Sponsors Aquaflask, GRWM, and Timezone, categorized as the minor sponsors; and Bronze Sponsors Alberto, Dairy Queen, Enchante, Fashion21, and Office Warehouse, categorized as the donors and patrons.
Other varying establishments had also sponsored the fair, namely Gusta Gelato, Zandhat’s Express, Champ Takoyaki and Waffles, Lasa Marina, Chick’n Cheeza, Chick’n Mojos, Hawk, Sofyarn, Blingify, Summer Somewhere, Trinketly, and The College of Fine Arts and Design Student Council.
UST TMN’s Onboarding Fair had become a serving rite of passage for the incoming Thomasians, solidifying their identity as Thomasian students.
With its communities forming a core memory surrounding the event, it contributed to marking yet another milestone in the university, upholding its core values of competence, commitment, and compassion.
