UT Austin Dean of Students

09/04/2026

Week one of Fall 2026 really was a whole Longhorn Welcome moment 🤘✨

Thanks for showing up, getting involved at campus events and bringing all that Longhorn energy back to the Forty Acres! Let's make this semester unforgettable, Longhorns 🧡

08/31/2026

New to UT and ready to make your voice heard? 🤘

File for the 2026 Student Government First-Year Election! Filing closes on Monday, September 14 at 9 a.m. Link in bio.

Each fall, first-year undergraduate students elect two representatives to Student Government through the First-Year Election. It's your chance to get involved early: run for office, campaign for a candidate, or just cast your vote and start leaving your mark on the UT Austin community.

08/13/2026

Join us for the Student Services Building (SSB) Open House during Longhorn Welcome! 🤠

Check out our resources and services, including:

- Well-being and emergency support
- Free food pantry and career closet
- Health resources and services
- Campus sustainability
- Ways to get involved with student orgs
- And more!

Visit each floor for free snacks, swag and a chance to win a big prize! 🤘

Event Details:
Tuesday, August 25
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Student Services Building (SSB), 100 W Dean Keeton St.

08/12/2026

It's almost time for Longhorn Welcome! 🤘

A full week of events, activities and tons of Longhorn energy is coming your way August 22 - 29! Swipe through for our Signature Events and tap the link in bio for the full lineup of everything happening the first week of classes. See y'all there! 🤠

07/31/2026

The countdown for the first week of classes is on, Longhorns! 🤠

Longhorn Welcome runs August 22 - 29 with events for all students, plus special activities for the Class of 2030. Hook 'em! 🤘

Learn more: https://longhornwelcome.utexas.edu/longhorn-welcome

07/30/2026

REMINDER: Don't forget to sign up for Longhorn Link Up! New students can join groups to make friends and explore campus resources, while returning students can lead and mentor during Longhorn Welcome. Apply by Monday, Aug. 3🤘

Learn more: https://longhornwelcome.utexas.edu/

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

As we wrap up our Summer Spotlight Series, we’re highlighting a team dedicated specifically to supporting Longhorn parents and families. Since 1948, Texas Parents has helped families stay connected to and informed about the University.

Texas Parents assists parents and families as they navigate University resources to support their student. Full-time staff serve as a direct connection to campus when families aren’t sure where to find an answer. The team maintains the Texas Parents and Families Portal, featuring campus news, personalized newsletters and important announcements in one easy dashboard.

They also host Family Orientation and the campus-wide Family Weekend celebration. The Texas Parents Association, the University’s official association for parents and families, is also housed here.

Learn more about how Texas Parents supports families at https://texasparents.org/

07/22/2026

Free Furniture Market with MoveOutATX 🛋️

Give your gently used furniture a new home, Longhorns! 🤘

Event Details:
Dates: Sunday, July 26 to Monday, July 27
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. (while supplies last)
Location: UT Whitaker Courts Parking Lot, 287 W 51st St.

- Items will not be held and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- You must load and transport your furniture. A vehicle, dolly, gloves and ropes are recommended to help with the process.
- Supplies are limited.

Learn more: https://www.austintexas.gov/resource-recovery/moveoutatx

07/21/2026

Moving out of your apartment, Longhorns? Donate any unwanted items at MoveOutATX! You can drop off your gently-used items at a donation station to help reduce waste ♻️📦

MoveOutATX Details:

- Saturday, July 25 to Friday, July 31 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Locations:
- Escala Condos (near 26th & San Gabriel St.)
- 26 West (just south of 2620 Nueces St.)
- Lenox Condos (near 23rd St. & San Gabriel St.)

- Saturday, July 25 to Monday, July 27 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Location:
- UT Whitaker Courts Parking Lot, 287 W 51st. St.