Comet Families is an avenue for family members and parents of UT Dallas students to get information about:
| August 26: | Fall classes begin |
| September 2: | Labor Day (University closed) |
| November 25-30: | Fall Break (No classes) |
| TBA | Winter Break |
| December 13-19: | Final exams |
| December 11: | Last day of classes |
| December 6-7 | Commencement Ceremonies | Visit our Academic Calendar |
The Comet Family Ambassadors program connects family members to year round volunteer opportunities at the University. Comet Family Ambassadors play a large role in welcoming new UT Dallas family members at Freshman Orientation, and participate in traditional campus events like Welcome Week, Homecoming, Family Day and more. Register to recieve e-mails when on -campus volunteer opportunities are available.
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 972-883-6395.
