University-Wide Events
Gone to Texas
August 24, 2022
Main Mall
Join President Jay Hartzell, along with other new students, for Gone to Texas, the University’s official welcome to your new home. Gone to Texas is a powerful rite of passage held on the Main Mall in front of the UT Tower, the site of your future graduation. Not to be missed, this unique celebration is a rich tradition for all new students to assemble together and formally mark your arrival as the newest members of The University of Texas community.
State of the University
September 2022
President’s State of the University Address
Longhorn Halloween
October 2022
A safe place for UT’s children and families to enjoy Halloween.
Honors Day
April 15, 2023
74th annual academic awards convocation honoring student achievements.
UT Remembers
April 21, 2023
Day of remembrance honoring students, faculty and staff who died during the past year.
139th Spring Commencement
May 6, 2023
Various times and venues
Celebrate the achievements of The University of Texas at Austin’s graduating students. College and school convocations take place May 4-6. The university-wide ceremony takes place May 6.
