Signature Events

Date: Saturday, August 23
Time: 10 a.m. 
Location: Gregory Gym

Cheer on five-time national champion Texas Volleyball as they tip-off the season with the annual Orange-White Scrimmage at Gregory Gym.  Arena doors will open at 9 a.m. and admission is FREE for all fans.

Date: Saturday, August 23
Time: 2-6 p.m.
Location: University Union

Once you're moved in, Longhorn Welcome continues with Beat The Heat! Join us in the Texas Union for FREE food, games, giveaways and fun! It's a fantastic way to enjoy yourself before classes start and make new friends! 
Link: https://universityunions.utexas.edu/beattheheat

Date: Sunday, August 24
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon 
Location: East Mall

Compete with friends in this team-based quest that can help you learn more about campus resources and key spots at The University of Texas at Austin. Join the quest anytime between 10am and Noon outside of the William C. Powers Student Activity Center (WCP) on Speedway. The quest will remain open for 48 hours so no need to make it a race. The first 200 participants will receive a Birdie personal alarm and a cool treat. Prizes for the top three scoring teams in the quest will also be awarded.

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

Join Interim President Davis for Gone to Texas, the formal kickoff to your journey at The University of Texas at Austin. New students, transfer students and graduate students: get ready to join our Texas-sized welcome party!

Date: Monday, August 25
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon 
Location: Etter-Harbin Alumni Center

Celebrate your first class day with the Texas Exes! Enjoy free food, prizes and carnival games and more! Student Members can also pick up their member packets. Free t-shirt for the first 100 students!

Date: Monday, August 25
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Main Mall

Beat the heat and celebrate the first day of class. Cold treats, photo ops, and surprises await you! Wear burnt orange and show your Longhorn pride. Go to the Presidential Pop-up Party page.

Date: Wednesday, August 27
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  
Location: William C. Powers Student Activities Center

Kick off the new school year at the WCP Student Activities Center with Campus Events + Entertainment! Free food, fun activities and games for an exciting start to the new academic year.

Date: Wednesday, August 27
Time: 5:30 p.m. 
Location: Darrell K Royal Stadium

Be part of the Tradition! You are invited to take part in the official photo for the Class of '28! Join your fellow classmates for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Campbell-Williams Field at Darrell K Royal-Texas Stadium to commemorate the start of your Longhorn journey.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 28
Time: 7 – 9:30 p.m.  
Location: Jester Corner (21st and Speedway)

Get your boots ready to two-step into the fall term at our Texas Block Party. Round up your crew and join us for UHD's Texas-sized signature welcome event for new Longhorns — a fully zero-waste experience expected to wrangle over 2,000 guests. Enjoy refreshments and a night of celebration with live music from DJ Draco for boot-scootin' line dancing, an appearance from Hook 'Em, games and more.

Date: Thursday, August 28
Time: 7 p.m. 
Location: Mike A. Myers Stadium

The first 500 UT students will get FREE Raising Cane's before the defending Southeastern Conference Tournament Champion Texas Longhorns take on the TCU Horned Frogs.  Food will be distributed beginning at 6:15 p.m. so arrive early and bring the Texas Fight to cheer on your Horns.  Please note that Myers Stadium has a clear bag policy in place, so please leave your backpacks at home.

Date: Friday, August 29
Time: 7-10 p.m. 
Location: GRE Gym Plaza

We're doing it LIVE! Join us for a night of excitement and spirit with live student performances, and activities with student organizations. Stop by for an airbrush tattoos, photo opportunities, free snacks and giveaways!

Date: Saturday, August 30
Time: 10:30am a.m., 11:00 kick off
Location: Union Ballroom

Our first football game this season isn't just any away game – we're bringing the home-game energy right to our watch party! Join the Office of the Dean of Students for a watch party to cheer on our Longhorns as they take on the Buckeyes on the big screen. Grab your fellow Longhorn fans, enjoy game day food and let's make some noise together!