Spring Welcome

Spring Welcome

Whether you are coming to the Forty Acres for the first time this spring or coming back after a (hopefully) relaxing winter break, join us for Spring Welcome, a series of events to welcome you to UT Austin and help you transition to your new University.

Events are created for all students to meet their peers, gain valuable resources, support overall well-being and celebrate UT traditions!


Planner Party 
Monday, Jan 12 
10-Noon 
Eastwoods Room & West Mall 
Hosted by the Office of the Dean of Students


Outpost Open House 
Monday, Jan 12 
2-4 p.m. 
SSB Ground Floor 
Hosted by the Office of the Dean of Students, UT Outpost


Welcome Back Bash Karaoke 
Monday, Jan 12 
7-9 p.m. 
San Jacinto Multipurpose Room 
Hosted by University Housing and Dining


Back to School Bash 
Tuesday, Jan 13 
11-2 p.m. 
WCP Ballroom 
Hosted by the University Unions, Events & Entertainment


Spring Student Organization Fair 
Wednesday, Jan 14 
10-Noon and 1-3 p.m. 
WCP Ballroom 
Hosted by the Office of the Dean of Students, Student Organizations


Sobrie-Tea 
Wednesday, Jan 14 
2:30-4 p.m. 
WCP 2.112 
Hosted by the Center for Students in Recovery


Everything E+E 
Wednesday, Jan 14 
6-8 p.m. 
Texas Union Underground 
Hosted by the University Unions, Events & Entertainment


Late Night Film Series Movie: The Breakfast Club 
Wednesday, Jan 14 
8 p.m. 
Texas Union Theatre 
Hosted by the University Unions, Events & Entertainment


NDatUT: Circus Celebration 
Wednesday, Jan 14 
4:30–6 p.m. 
WCP 2.304 (Black Box Theatre) 
Hosted by Longhorn TIES Neurodivergence Support and the Disability Cultural Center


Leading Longhorns 
Thursday, Jan 15 
11-1 p.m. 
WCP 2.120 
Hosted by the Office of the Dean of Students, Texas LEAD


Get Hooked on Rec Sports 
Thursday, Jan 15 
1-5 p.m. 
Gregory Gym Plaza 
Hosted by Rec Sports


Blockbuster Film Series Movie: Back to the Future 
Thursday, Jan 15 
6 p.m. & 9 p.m. showings 
Texas Union Theatre 
Hosted by the University Unions, Events and Entertainment


aUsTinite: I heART Austin 
Friday, Jan 16 
1-4 p.m. 
RSVP only 
Hosted by the Office of the Dean of Students, Off-Campus Living


January Day of Service 
Saturday, Jan 17 
8-Noon 
RSVP Only 
Hosted by the Office of the Dean of Students, Volunteerism and Service Learning