Comet Families is an avenue for family members and parents of UT Dallas students to get information about:
| January 16th: | MLK Holiday - University closed |
| January 17th: | Spring Classes Begin |
| March 11-17th: | Spring Break |
| May 4th: | Last Day of Classes |
| May 9-14th: | Final Exams |
| May 18-19th: | Commencement | Visit our Academic Calendar |
A smart way to parent your freshman is to follow a simple system of ten rules suggested by the National Orientation Directors Association.
In 1991, Austin and Souza presented the Rhythm of the Academic Year. As a family member of a UT Dallas freshman, you may want to use the following adaptation to prepare yourself for what you can expect your freshman to face each month.
The UT Dallas Magazine is a biannual publication that takes an in-depth look at the University's most important stories and events.
We have also selected books that may help you with parenting college students.
For more information, contact Comet Families at cometfamilies@utdallas.edu or call 972-883-6171.
