Comet Spirit Shop

3–6 p.m.
Galaxy Rooms

Visit the Comet Spirit Shop to create mums, spirit sticks and signs to get pumped for Homecoming week.

Sponsored by Spirit Programs

 

Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner

7–9 p.m.

This event is by invitation only.

Sponsored by Athletics

 

Homecoming 5K

8–11 p.m. (7 p.m. check-in)
UT Dallas Campus (start location: Lot A)

Experience the latest rage in running! Get free glow-in-the-dark gear for UT Dallas' own nighttime 5K run.

Sponsored by Student Wellness Center and Rec Sports

 

Spirit Rally

7:30–8 p.m.
Activity Center Gym

Meet the Homecoming Court and women’s basketball team, and join in as the UT Dallas power dancers and cheerleaders rally the campus community.

Sponsored by Spirit Programs

 

Powder Puff Game

8:30–10 p.m.
Main Soccer Field

Team Green and Team Orange square off in this women's powder puff match.

Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life

 

Up All Night Float Building

10 p.m.–2 a.m.
Lot T

Enjoy music, fun and drinks while you decorate your Homecoming Parade float.

Sponsored by Student Organization Center

 

 

 

Homecoming Parade

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Rutford Drive

Students, faculty and staff showcase their homecoming floats. Student Organization Center will also be raffling off a one-year Zipcar membership. To enter, stop by one of the promotional tents during the parade.

Sponsored by Student Organization Center

 

Parade Picnic

12:30–2 p.m.
Visitor Center Atrium

Join us for a picnic immediately following the homecoming parade. Winners of the Door Decorating Contest will be announced.

Sponsored by Student Organization Center

 

Cardboard Boat Regatta

6–8 p.m.
Activity Center Pool

Will your boat sink or float? Teams must build a boat made of only duct tape and cardboard. Awards will be given for race winners, most spirited and most creative designs.

Sponsored by Rec Sports

 

FSL 20^th Anniversary

6:30–8:30 p.m.
The Pub

Join us as we celebrate Fraternity and Sorority Life’s 20th anniversary at UT Dallas. Light refreshments will be served.

To RSVP, contact Julie Murphy at julie.murphy@utdallas.edu.

Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life

 

Annual Alumni Breakfast

9–10 a.m.
Dining Hall (Faculty/Staff Dining Room)

Catch up with President David E. Daniel and various deans at this year's annual alumni breakfast.

Sponsored by Alumni Relations

 

Your Brand in Demand - Standing Out in a Competitive Marketplace

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Faculty/Staff Dining (Student Union)

With a flood of qualified candidates for each job opening, it’s important that professionals be able to compete on more than credentials, competence and experience. Learn how to differentiate yourself at this special workshop. Attendance is free and open to alumni, students and guests. To register, visit alumni.utdallas.edu/homecoming.

Sponsored by Career Center

 

Homecoming Tailgate

12–2 p.m.
Lot K

Bring your tailgate fixings and enjoy beverages on us, plus music and giveaways!

Sponsored by Student Engagement and Student Government

 

Women's Basketball Game

2 p.m.
Activity Center Gym

Bring family, friends and your Comet spirit as we cheer the women's basketball team to victory. UT Dallas vs. Millsaps College.

Sponsored by Athletics

 

Homecoming Dance and Royalty Coronation

8 p.m.–Midnight
Student Union

Dress to impress at Club Constellations. This year’s Homecoming King and Queen will be announced.

Sponsored by SUAAB

 

 

Leah Torres
Director

Julie Anto
Royalty

Yajuan Chen
Powder Puff

Zain Gaziani
Dance

Duyu Huang
Publicity

Saad Khan
Casino

Yao Lu
Tailgate

Josephine Osawe
Publicity

Brittany Williams
Spirit