Signature Events

Friday, Aug. 23, 2019
In its 26th year, Mooov-In brings together staff, students and faculty to help new and returning Longhorns settle into 14 on-campus residence halls.
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019
Keep it cool in the Texas Union. Make new friends over karaoke. Play arcade games. Watch free movies in the Theatre. Try your hand at air hockey, billiards and bowling in the Underground. Win great prizes at trivia. There’s fun, snacks and air conditioning for one and all!
Texas Union, 2-6 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019
Enjoy a night learning all that UT Austin has to offer you with a night of live performances from student talent. Take part in games and activities put on by different organizations. Grab some great food and a chance to win several giveaways and prizes throughout the night!
Gregory Gym, 7-10 p.m.

Offered before Find Your Way:
Out-of-State Student Welcome Reception – Student Activity Center Blackbox Theatre, 6-7 p.m.
Transfer & Non-Traditional Student Welcome Reception – Student Activity Center Legislative Assembly Room, 6-7 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 26, 2019
Kick off the fall semester at Orange &White Welcome, hosted by the Texas Exes! Enjoy free food, prizes and carnival games, sign the #UT23 official class banner and more! Texas Exes Student Members can also pick up their student member packets at the event.
Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 26, 2019
Come to RecSports Warm Up event to enjoy some of the most popular programs on campus by participating in activities guaranteed to get you moving! Get free fitness classes, intramural sports sessions, indoor rock climbing, sport club exhibitions and more.
Gregory Gym, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019
Enjoy some snacks while you mix and mingle with Longhorns and staff of all backgrounds. You will learn about resources available to you to help you feel more connected during your time on the Forty Acres.
Texas Union - Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019
Join President Gregory Fenves, along with other new students, for Gone to Texas, the university’s official welcome to your new home. Gone to Texas is a powerful rite of passage held on the Main Mall in front of the UT Tower, the site of your future graduation. Not to be missed, this unique celebration is a rich tradition for all new students to assemble together and formally mark your arrival as the newest members of The University of Texas community.
Main Mall, 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019
Join your fellow freshmen at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium for the Class of ’23 photo on the football field! Students can enter at Gate 25, located in the northeast corner of DKR. Hear from Head Coach Tom Herman about the 2019 season and start your college career with a photo of you and your Longhorn family.
Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium - Enter Gate 25, 6 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30, 2019
Free admission for UT students as the Longhorns take on the UNI Panthers at Gregory Gym. The first 700 students will receive a free Horns’ House T-shirt. Seating may be limited so be sure to arrive early!
Gregory Gym, Time TBD

Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019
The Longhorns kick-off their 2019 season at home against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Check out all the pre-game festivities of Bevo Blvd., the Longhorn City Limits concert, and the new Smokey’s Midway. To attend the game, students must have purchased The Big Ticket.
Darrel K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, Time TBD

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019
Party on the Plaza (POP) is a welcome-back-to-campus party for the entire UT community. This Texas-sized party includes food, games, and performances. All proceeds collected the day of the event benefit the UT Student Emergency Fund, which maintains this support fund primarily to help students in emergencies or dire financial straits due to loss of income from tragic or catastrophic events.
Speedway Mall & Gregory Plaza, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019
Free admission for UT students as Texas Soccer hosts the TAMU-CC Islanders at Myers Stadium. The first 250 students get free food!
Mike A. Myers Stadium, Time TBD