Gone to Texas Schedule

Many colleges and schools host welcome events for new Longhorns. Some will take place prior to the University-Wide Gone to Texas event on Sunday, August 24. Information on these college and school events will be shared to this page later this summer. Students in the Class of 2029 will receive more information about these events directly from their college or school. 

Gone to Texas

Sunday, August 24
Main Mall
8:30 p.m.

On Sunday, August 24, Interim President Jim Davis will officially welcome you to the Longhorn community with a unique celebration, Gone to Texas 2025. This event kicks off new students' journey on the Forty Acres with a short program hosted by Interim President Davis on the Main Mall in front of the Tower, followed by a celebration on the South Mall. No registration or RSVP required. 

Contact: University Events & Experience, universityevents@austin.utexas.edu