Caltech Traditions | Vibepedia

Caltech traditions blend rigorous academics with irreverent student antics, from epic inter-school pranks to quirky house rituals that define campus life. These customs, rooted in the institute's innovative spirit since 1891, foster fierce loyalties among undergrads in Pasadena's eight houses. Pranks like hacking the Hollywood sign embody Caltech's playful rebellion against the ordinary.