First Day Photos – Monday, Aug. 19, 2024; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A photo to last a lifetime! Stop by the Office of Transition Programs & Services table in the University Center to take a first day of school photo!
MavsMeet Convocation & Afterparty – Monday, Aug. 19, 2024; 3 p.m.
Celebrate the start of the new academic year with MavsMeet at College Park Center. The event will include a special guest speaker—former Olympian Gabby Douglas—along with spirited performances by UTA spirit teams and other campus leaders who will welcome us all as we begin the academic year. Continue the MavsMeet celebration after Convocation by joining in on multiple activities and a dance party hosted by EXCEL Campus Activities! Free food and giveaways, too!
RecFest – Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024; 6 p.m.
The Department of Campus Recreation will host RecFest, where everyone will have the opportunity to engage in outdoor games on the courts, group fitness demos, wellness challenges, sports club tabling, and as always, the tie-dye area with our Maverick Spirit Groups.
Waffleopolis – Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024; 8 p.m.
Join us for a long-standing Maverick Stampede Welcome Week tradition! The evening will include new and old friends meeting up to enjoy waffles with a variety of toppings. The event will also feature music and dancing.
UTA Student Employment Job Fair – Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024; 12 to 3 p.m.
For any students seeking on-campus positions—both work-study and other types of employment—or off-campus work-study roles, they will find an abundance of opportunities represented at the Job Fair in Bluebonnet Ballroom in the University Center. We look forward to helping students find a role that fits their interests and schedule!
Greek Life Welcome Back BBQ – Friday, Aug. 23, 2024; 6 to 8 p.m.
The Welcome Back BBQ hosted by Greek Life during the first week of school is a vibrant gathering designed to reconnect students with peers and forge new connections with members of the Fraternity and Sorority Life community. Welcome Back BBQ provides an inclusive space for everyone to feel welcome and connected as they kick off the new academic year.
First-Generation College Student Brunch & Alumni Mixer – Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024; 9:30 a.m.
Were you the first in your family to attend a four-year university? Join us at the First-Generation College Student Brunch & Alumni Mixer! Enjoy food, music, and prizes, and meet successful first-gen graduates/alumni who discovered the secrets to college life and more!
Activity Fair Day – Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024; 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A CAMPUS TRADITION SINCE 1981! The Activity Fair Day is a chance for student organizations, departments, and community agencies to showcase their services, interests, and involvement opportunities to the campus community. This event draws a crowd of thousands and is a prime opportunity to meet face-to-face with an array of campus and community resources. It's a great way to begin or expand your co-curricular involvement.
