13 Things You Need to Know for the Fall Semester
13 Things You Need to Know for the Fall Semester
Free food, job opportunities, fun campus events . . . don't miss a second of the excitement. Make sure to mark these events on your calendar.
Free food, job opportunities, fun campus events . . . don't miss a second of the excitement. Make sure to mark these events on your calendar.
Move-In Days โ Aug. 17-20
Time to unpack and settle in. Say goodbye to the folks ๐ and hello to your roommates.
Welcome Week โ Aug. 23-Sept. 2 ๐
Let the semester begin! ๐ Two weeksโ worth of events include convocation, the Welcome Back BBQ, free food and festivities.
http://www.utdallas.edu/welcomeweek/
Learn the Campus
Pro Tip: Donโt forget the sky bridges โ the coolest way to get around on 100-degree days. And rainy days. And snowy days. And days that go from 100 degrees to snow in 2 hours. #texasweather
๐ http://www.utdallas.edu/maps/
Be In The Know
โThereโs nothing to do on campus โฆโ False! Comet Calendar and This Week at UT Dallas are filled with events.
๐ http://www.utdallas.edu/calendar/
๐ http://www.utdallas.edu/news/thisweek/
Career Expo Days โ Sept. 21-23
Dress for success and polish up your resumes. ๐ ๐ Students and alumni are welcome to attend. But please, no blasters.
https://www.utdallas.edu/career/fallexpos/
Refuel with Friends
There are several dining spots where you can unwind after exams. Extra hungry? Hit up Dining Hall Westโs buffet. ๐ฝ
http://www.dineoncampus.com/utdallasdining/
Oozeball โ Oct. 14
The traditional mud volleyball tournament is a messy-good time. ๐
Family Day โ Oct. 15
Admit it โ you missed them a bit. Invite them to campus for a fun-filled day.
Viva Volunteer โ Oct. 22
Here's an ideal opportunity to make a difference in the community. Hundreds of students, faculty and staff come together in the spirit of giving back. Be among them. Whether it's spending time with animals at local shelters ๐ถ ๐ฑ or planting trees ๐ณ, there's something for everyone.
www.utdallas.edu/volunteer/viva
Founders Day โ Oct. 28
Join the campus celebration of the shared vision of our founders, Cecil Green, Erik Jonsson and Eugene McDermott. The annual tradition falls on a Saturday this year, so we are celebrating a day early.
Homecoming โ Nov. 9-12
Time to shine the light on #CometPride. The festivities include the Homecoming Kick Off, Spirit Rally, Up-All-Night Float Building, parade, Cardboard Boat Regatta (pictured) and homecoming games.
Finals Week โ Dec. 9-15
Youโve arrived at the semesterโs final hurdle. Study hard and start early. ๐ Insiderโs tip: Rub the bust of founder Cecil H. Green outside of Green Hall for a bit of extra luck.
Winter Break โ Dec. 16-Jan. 8
Youโve made it! ๐ Bring on the spring semester.