UT Dallas Magazine

Fall Semester 101

Jot Down These Dates and Pro-Tips
 

Move-In Days: Aug. 14-17

Welcome to campus, Comets. Enjoy your time here! #Whoosh

 

Weeks of Welcome: Aug. 19-31

Celebrate the new school year with two weeks of events!

Details: www.utdallas.edu/weeksofwelcome

 

Learn the Lay of the Land

Visit the virtual map on the UT Dallas website or use the UTD Mobile app (available on iPhone and Android) while exploring campus.

BONUS: You can also see updated parking information for the three campus parking garages.

 

Stay Updated

Have some downtime? Use the Comet Calendar and This Week at UT Dallas to keep up with campus events.

 

Career Expo Days: Sept. 13 and 14

Dress for success and polish up your résumés. Students and alumni are welcome to attend.

FMI: www.utdallas.edu/career/fallexpos

 

Fooooood

Hungry? We’ve got dining options. Check ’em out.

 

Oozeball: Sept. 28

Registration for the annual mud volleyball tournament will open Aug. 31.

Sign up: www.utdallas.edu/ambassador/events

 

Family Day: Oct. 13

Invite your family (you know you really did miss them) to campus for a fun-filled day.

 

Viva Volunteer: Oct. 27

Feel like giving back to the community? Volunteer during the annual service event.

 

Founders Day

Join the annual campus celebration of the shared vision of our founders: Eugene McDermott, Erik Jonsson and Cecil Green.

While we don’t celebrate with pyrotechnics every year, keep an eye out for event announcements!

 

Homecoming: Nov. 5-9

Celebrate being a Comet by attending the annual parade, tailgating before the homecoming basketball game and more.

 

Fall/Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 19-25

Enjoy some time with friends and family during the calm before the race to the end of the semester.

 

Finals: Dec. 11-17

Take a deep breath and try your best. You’ve got this. ⭐

 

Commencement: Dec. 17-22

Enjoy walking across the stage and celebrating with family and friends. You’ve earned it! #UTDone

 

Winter Break: Dec. 24-Jan. 1

Time to kick back and take it easy. If you have another semester, we will see you back on Jan. 14, 2019!