Family Day
Join Us for Family Day
Family Day is a UT Dallas tradition that brings students and their families together for a full day of fun. Meet other families, enjoy campus festivities, and find out what’s happening on campus! Rain or shine, we look forward to seeing everyone on campus for Family Day!
Mark your calendar for UT Dallas’ Family Day on Saturday, Oct. 19! Family Day is an annual tradition where family members are able to return to campus to experience a number of events alongside their UTD student and we have a number of surprises in store for you this year! We will also be sharing the day with UTD’s Homecoming festivities adding even more excitement to your day on campus.
Registration is $25 per guest over the age of 12 years of age, whereas students and children under the age of 11 can register for free. Registration will include a meal and access to an upcoming athletic game, and this year each family will get a custom UTD Tote bag stuffed with exciting trinkets.
Deadline to register is October 4th.
There will be on-site registration available at check-in of the event. See details below.
Family Day 2024
October 19, 2024
Family Day is an opportunity for parents and siblings to sample life on the UT Dallas campus.
Connect with us on the Comet Families Experience Portal!
2024 Family Day Schedule
Further schedule details will be emailed out to those who have signed up!
Opening Programs
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Check in & Light Refreshments
Location: Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center
At check in, participants who signed up by October 4, 2024 will receive a Family Day gift, game day ticket for any non-student in their party, and one 20% off discount coupon for the bookstore.
On-site registration will be available. All attendees will receive a printed schedule of events.
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Family Day Opening Program
Location: Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
Campus welcomes from University leadership and the Student Government President
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Chess Team at Chess Plaza
Homecoming Homefest!
11:00 a.m. – Homecoming Homefest
Location: Lot J Parking Lot
Join the Division of Student Affairs and campus partners for a variety of exciting Homecoming activities like live music, Kidzone area, Beer Garden, inflatables, and tons of UT Dallas spirit!
Food trucks and family seating tent sponsored by Family Day.
11:30 a.m. – Fashion Show Sponsored by UTD bookstore
Location: Activity Center
20% off bookstore coupon complimentary at Family Day check in
Cheer On UTD!
All Family Day attendees will be given a free ticket to cheer on UT Dallas athletic teams who are competing that day. Want to show your UTD spirit? Shop at https://shopcomets.merchorders.com/.
1 p.m. – University Rec Center Gymnasium
Women’s Volleyball Game vs. RV East Texas Baptist
5 p.m. – UTD Soccer Field
Women’s Soccer Game vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor
7:30 p.m. – UTD Soccer Field
Men’s Soccer Game vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor
UTD Additional Things To Do:
Complimentary access to UTD Rec Centers
The UT Dallas Activity Center and Rec Center West will be open to all Family Day guests. Please complete the required waiver (PDF) if you wish to visit these amenities with your student.
Hours of facilities are:
- Fri 7am-10pm
- Sat 8am-10pm
- Sun 12pm-1am
UTD Spirit Clinic
Do you have a child between the age of 5 – 13 who has a passion for dance? Sign them up for the UTD Spirit Clinic! The clinic will run from 9 am – 11 am. Participants will have the option to participate in the clinic to then perform at the UTD HomeFest at 12:15 pm!
- Cost – $35 (T-shirt included if signed up before October 7th)
- Register here today!
Temoc’s Closet Donation Drive
The Basic Needs Resource Center is accepting drop-off donations of gently-used clothing, accessories, and shoes at HomeFest. Donations will benefit Temoc’s Closet, an on-campus closet for students for free clothing and hygiene products. Items can be dropped off at the Family Day check-in location.
DFW Additional Things To Do:
Discounted tickets to the Texas State Fair
Family Members and their students can purchase discounted State Fair tickets thanks to the Comet Card office! To purchase tickets you’ll need to go to the State Fair ticketing website and enter the code BigTexUTDallas.
Autumn at the Arboretum
Family Members and their students can purchase discounted Dallas Arboretum tickets thanks to the Comet Card office! To purchase tickets you’ll need to go to the Comet Card Office website.
Cost
- Free for UT Dallas students and children under the age of 12.
- $25 per person for family members.
If you are unable to attend Family Day, there will be more involvement opportunities throughout the year.
