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!
Spring Welcome 2025 Events
Welcome Bash
Monday, January 13
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: PCL Corner
We are excited to welcome all students back to the first day of the spring semester! Grab coffee and a breakfast treat from 512 Brew Buss, and take your first-day of school pic.
Hosted by New Student Services and University Housing and Dining
Planner Party
Monday, January 13
4 – 6 p.m.
Location: Union Quadrangle Room
Come meet other Longhorns, decorate your planners and plan your semesters. Supplies and planners will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
Hosted by New Student Services
Transfer Traditions Trivia
Tuesday, January 14
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: WCP Blackbox Theatre, 2.304
How well do you know your UT Traditions?! We invite all Transfer and non-traditional students to swing by to compete for prizes, and connect with student groups, and eat an Austin-favorite, Amy’s Ice Cream.
Hosted by New Student Services and Transfer Year Experience
Get Hooked on RecSports
Wednesday, January 15
10 a.m. -2 p.m.
Location: Gregory Gym
Join RecSports on the Gregory Gym Plaza to learn about how you can move, play, explore, and learn while on the Forty Acres. Try a fitness challenge, or meet with students from one of our 40+ Sport Clubs. Whether it's your first semester on campus or your last, there's something for you!
Inside Gregory Gym, you can try the Climbing Wall using your free day pass or hop into our studios for a group exercise class when you claim your three free TeXercise class tickets.
Whatever you decide to do, all you'll need is your UT student ID or My RecSports QR code on your mobile device.
Hosted by RecSports
Sobrie-Tea
Wednesday, January 15
3 - 5 p.m.
Location: SSB, suite 2.106 (CSR Office)
Come join the Center for Students in Recovery as we celebrate Dry January and sober connection! Tea and non-alcoholic drinks provided.
Hosted by Center for Students in Recovery
Rhythm and Rhymes: A night of Jazz and Poetry
Wednesday, January 15
6-9 p.m.
Location: Texas Union Cactus Cafe
Start spring semester with a night of poetry and jazz at the Cactus Café in the Texas Union. This event, free to students, is brought to you by E+E Headliners and Creative Arts & Theatre.
Hosted by Union E+E
Late Night Film Series: Perks of Being a Wallflower
Wednesday, January 15
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Screening begins at 8 p.m.
Location: Texas Union Theatre
The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a 2012 romantic drama about trials, tribulations, and triumphs in high school. This movie, free to students, is brought to you by E+E Showtime.
Hosted by Union E+E
LEADing Longhorns
Thursday, January 16
11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Location: Longhorn Leadership Lab (WCP 2.122)
Choose your own leadership adventure and explore all the Longhorn Leadership Lab has to offer through a variety of fun activities. Snacks and beverages will be provided until supplies last.
Hosted by Texas LEAD
Skate TX
Thursday, January 16
4-8 p.m.
Location: Texas Union Shirely Bird Perry Ballroom
Join E+E’s Culture Shock for a welcome back roller skating event featuring live music, snacks, and roller skating! This event is open to all UT students.
Hosted by Union E+E
Neurodiversity Welcome Mixer
Thursday, January 16
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: SSB 3.200
Join us for this come-and-go event to celebrate the start of the semester. Stop by and bring your friends for an afternoon full of snacks, crafts, and games, including group geoguessr and special interest tier list ranking. This event is open to campus and is designed for students who identify as neurodivergent.
Hosted by Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support and the Disability Cultural Center.
Blockbuster Movie Series: Saturday Night
Thursday, January 16
Showings at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Location: Texas Union Theatre
Saturday Night is a biographical comedy-drama about the 1975 premiere of NBC’s Saturday Night, later known as Saturday Night Live. This movie, free to students, is brought to you by E+E Showtime.
Hosted by Union E+E
Longhorn Friday
Friday, January 17
11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Location: East Mall
Celebrate the first Longhorn Friday of the new year! Come by for a treat and pick up some swag.
Hosted by University Events and Experiences
I heART Austin
Friday, January 17
1 - 4 p.m.
Location: Start at West Mall Bus Stop (outside University Co-Op)
Join us for a walking street art tour. We'll visit iconic murals and end with a tasty treat at Easy Tiger!
Hosted by Off-Campus Living Initiatives