Events

A variety of people, some with glow sticks, lounge in a pool at night.

Super Splash Party

Summers are hot in Texas; come cool off at Super Splash Party. Enjoy water rides, games, treats and more!

Who

All UTD Students

When

Aug. 18 @ 7 p.m.

Where

Phase 8 Pool

Cost

Free

Contact

UREC Marketing:
972-883-2090

A person leans to remain in the saddle of a mechanical bull.

Rec Fest

Summers are hot in Texas. Come cool off at Rec Fest. Enjoy indoor rides, games, treats, and more!

Who

All UTD Students

When

Aug. 24 @ 2 – 5 p.m.

Where

Activity Center

Cost

Free

Contact

UREC Marketing:
972-883-2090

A spotlight shines multi-colored lights adjacent to a stage.

Silent Disco

Join us for Silent Disco, where dance music is transmitted through wireless headphones. If you enjoy people-watching, silent disco is your paradise!

Who

All UTD Students

When

Aug. 24 @ 8 p.m.

Where

RCW

Cost

Free

Contact

Ben Piper:
972-883-4087

Friday After Class

Sometimes the best thing to do is nothing. Enjoy these Fridays After Class with some downtime. Come eat a little, play some games, or lounge in our chairs and hammocks.

Who

All UTD Students

When

Sept. 29 @ 3 p.m.

Where

RCW Courtyard

Cost

Free

Contact

UREC Marketing:
972-883-2090

Various students engaging in recess activities in the Activity Center Gym.

Recess Rewind

Remember when your school day had the most amazing built-in break? RECESS! We do too. Join UREC in the Chess Plaza for 4 square, hopscotch and more of your favorite recess activities.

Who

All UTD Students

When

Oct. 12 @ 1 p.m.

Where

Chess Plaza

Cost

Free

Contact

UREC Marketing:
972-883-2090

A team gathers on and around a cardboard boat in the Activity Center Natatorium.

Cardboard Boat Regatta

Teams construct a boat made only of duct tape and cardboard for this challenge. The boat will have to make it to one end of the pool and back. The first boat to reach the finish line with crew onboard wins!

Who

All UTD Students

When

Oct. 20 @ 6 p.m.

Where

AC Natatorium

Cost

Free

Contact

UREC Marketing:
972-883-2090

A DJ is illuminated on stage by various fluorescent lights.

Black Light Dance Party

Who

All UTD Students

When

Nov. 30

Where

TBA

Cost

Free

Contact

UREC Marketing:
972-883-2090

NIRSA Recreational Sports & Fitness Day

NIRSA Sports and Fitness Day

Celebrate NIRSA’s National Sports and Fitness Day. Free giveaways, demos and exciting challenges.

Who

Everyone

When

Feb. 22

Where

AC

Cost

Free

Contact

UREC Marketing:
972-883-2090

A player reaches with a paddle during a table tennis match.

International Week Tournaments

Play in the most comprehensive badminton and table tennis tournaments on campus. Sign up and get more details at imleagues.com/utdallas.

Who

All UTD Students

When

TBD

Where

AC Main Gym

Cost

Free

Contact

Noah Kramer:
972-883-2090

People with their arms raised, covered with colored powder.

Color Run

Be a part of the newest rage in running. Try UTD’s very own Color Run, which takes place throughout campus. Shirt and snacks will be provided. Check out our Couch➪5K program to prepare!

Who

Everyone

When

March 3 @
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where

Multipurpose Fields

Cost

$20 Entry
All proceeds go to the Lymphoma Research Foundation

Contact

UREC Marketing:
972-883-2090

Students in canoes splash buckets of water on each other in the Activity Center Natatorium.

Battleship

You sunk my … canoe? Join the wettest, wildest competition of the semester! Teams of four climb into canoes and set out to become kings and queens of the pool. Team members utilize buckets to attempt to sink their opponents’ canoes before they themselves become swamped.

Who

All UTD Students

When

April 4 @ 6 p.m.

Where

AC Natatorium

Cost

Free

Contact

Competitive Sports:
972-883-2090

A person navigates a course on a tricycle.

So You Think You Can Drive?

Challenge yourself in our event, “So You Think You Can Drive.” Strap on some beer goggles and take to the courts on our tricycles. See who can finish first, or just finish at all!

Who

All UTD Students

When

April 6 @ noon

Where

Student Union Mall

Cost

Free

Contact

UREC:
972-883-2090

UT Dallas students lounge on pool inflatables in the activity center natatorium.

Finals Float Party

Float away from stress and enjoy root beer floats, ice cream, giant pool inflatables and a few dive-in TV shows. Enjoy a warm evening in the pool with friends before your last tests and get some sweet treats.

Who

All UTD Students

When

April 26 @ 7 p.m.

Where

AC Natatorium

Cost

Free

Contact

UREC:
972-883-2078