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Friends & Family Weekend 2024
Maverick friends and families: you are cordially invited to attend Friends & Family Weekend on October 18-20, 2024! Join us for a weekend filled with family-centered programs and events during the most vibrant time of year. The deadline to register for Friends & Family Weekend is on Friday October 11th. If you have any questions about the event or need accommodations to participate, please call 817-272-2128 or email parents@uta.edu.
About Friends & Family Weekend
- Family Weekend has been a tradition at UTA since 2006. Formerly known as Parent & Family Weekend, Friends & Family Weekend (FFW) is open to families of any current UTA student.
- Friends & Family Weekend is hosted on the 3rd weekend of October and includes a variety of events throughout the UTA campus and the Arlington area.
- All attendees, including UTA students and children, must have a ticket to participate in the Friends & Family Weekend activities.
- A La Carte Add-ons are available to all attendees for Friends & Family Weekend. The add-ons are considered a la carte, which means they are offered for an additional fee and are not included in the Friends & Weekend ticket cost. An official list of add-ons will be posted soon!
- Members of the Maverick Parent & Family Association (MPFA) receive a special welcome package at check-in and additional perks throughout the weekend. To join the MPFA, click here.
- Every effort will be made to hold events rain or shine. However, some events may be canceled in the event of severe weather.
- If anyone in your family needs accommodations to participate or has dietary restrictions, please notify us at least 5 days prior to the event.
- UTA does not want financial hardship to prevent families from attending Friends & Family Weekend. If your family needs additional support to join us for Friends & Family Weekend, please contact The Office of Parent and Family Services by phone at 817-272-2128 or email at parents@uta.edu. If you would like to provide a UTA family experiencing hardship the opportunity to attend Friends & Family Weekend, consider donating to the UTA Parent and Family Fund. Gifts made to UTA are tax deductible.
- Refunds: If you are not able to join us or Friends & Family Weekend, please email parents@uta.edu to request a refund. The deadline to submit for a refund is September 4, 2024 at 5pm.
- For information about travel and accommodations using the Maverick Discount Program, please visit https://www.uta.edu/student-affairs/mav-transitions/parents-family/programs/travel.
Ticket Prices:
NOTE: All attendees, including UTA students and children under 5 years of age, must have a ticket to participate in Friends & Family Weekend.
All-Access Pass
Ticket Prices: $75 for adults ages 18 and up; $25 for youth ages 6 to 17; FREE for all UTA students and children ages 5 and under
Each All-Access Pass includes:
- A Friends & Family Weekend event t-shirt
- Access to all Friends & Family Weekend activities hosted by UTA on Friday and Saturday
- Meals on Saturday (breakfast served at the Welcome Brunch and dinner served at the Talent Show)
- A ticket to the UTA Women's Volleyball game against Utah Tech
- Cost includes an event service administrative fee (i.e. facility maintenance, credit card transaction fees, etc.)
Friday-Only Pass
Ticket Prices: $15 for adults ages 18 and up; $10 for youth ages 6 to 17; FREE for all UTA students and children under 5
Each Friday-Only Pass Includes
- A Friends & Family Weekend event t-shirt
- Access to all Friends & Family Weekend activities hosted by UTA on Friday
- Cost includes an event service administrative fee (i.e. facility maintenance, credit card transaction fees, etc.)
Saturday-Only Pass
Ticket Prices: $45 for adults ages 18 and up; $25 for youth ages 6 to 17 and UTA students; Free for children under 5
Each Saturday-Only Pass Includes
- A Friends & Family Weekend event t-shirt
- Access to all Friends & Family Weekend activities hosted by UTA on Saturday
- Meals on Saturday (breakfast served at the Welcome Brunch and dinner served at the Talent Show)
- A ticket to the UTA Women's Volleyball game against Utah Tech
- Cost includes the event service administrative fee (i.e. facility maintenance, credit card transaction fees, etc.)
A La Carte Add-Ons
A La Carte Add-Ons are available to all attendees for Friends & Family Weekend. The add-ons are considered a la carte, which means they may require an additional fee and are not included in the Friends & Weekend ticket cost. An official list of add-ons will be posted soon!
- Walking Campus Tour | Friday October 18th at 3:00pm
- See campus from a new perspective by signing up for a campus tour! Led by our Student Tour Guides, a campus tour gives you an in-depth look into what life is like as a UTA Maverick. This is a walking tour and involves walking outside. The tour will last about 90 minutes.
- Glass Blowing Demonstration on October 19th at 2:00pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00pm
- Join the Department of Art and Art History for a glass blowing demonstration at our world class state of the art studio! Witness first-hand the manipulation, formulation, construction and experimentation with glass as a sculptural medium. This has been a family favorite for many years!
- Fraternity and Sorority Life Volleyball Game Suite Access on Saturday October 19th
- Is your student a member of Fraternity and Sorority Life at UTA? If so, join the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at their exclusive suite in the College Park Center to cheer on the UTA Women's Volleyball team. Enjoy tasty food, fun giveaways, and a chance to bond with fellow Greek Life students and their families. Seats are limited, so make sure to sign up early for a fun-filled afternoon of Greek life spirit!
- NOTE: This event is only for current members of Fraternity and Sorority Life at UTA. All Access Passes and Saturday Only tickets include a ticket to the UTA Women's Volleyball game, but registration to this event is required to access the Fraternity and Sorority Life suite.
- Is your student a member of Fraternity and Sorority Life at UTA? If so, join the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at their exclusive suite in the College Park Center to cheer on the UTA Women's Volleyball team. Enjoy tasty food, fun giveaways, and a chance to bond with fellow Greek Life students and their families. Seats are limited, so make sure to sign up early for a fun-filled afternoon of Greek life spirit!
- VIP Tour of AT&T Stadium on Friday October 18th at 2pm
- AT&T Stadium is more than the home of the Dallas Cowboys, it’s a world of facts and figures about the world’s largest domed structure, an art museum, a classroom. The things you can do inside AT&T Stadium are endless, and with AT&T Stadium Tours, you can experience them all. Tickets are $25 per person.
Schedule of Events:
Friday October 18th
- Annual Glass Pumpkin Sale and Fundraiser at the UTA Studio Arts Center: 9:00am – 2:00pm
- VIP Tour of AT&T Stadium: Starts at 2:00pm *Tickets are $25 per person; Pre-registration required*
- Academic Colleges Open House: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
- Honors College | College Hall, Suite 100
- Stop by College Hall, Suite 100 for an Honors College open house! Our staff and student ambassadors are ready to meet you and welcome you to campus for Friends & Family Weekend.
- College of Education | Trimble Hall/ Hammond Hall Hallways
- Think you’re smarter than a 5th grader? Put your knowledge to the test with a fun round of trivia and see how you stack up! Challenge yourself, show off your smarts, and win some exclusive UTA College of Education swag! Ready to play and prove you're the best? Let’s go!
- Think you’re smarter than a 5th grader? Put your knowledge to the test with a fun round of trivia and see how you stack up! Challenge yourself, show off your smarts, and win some exclusive UTA College of Education swag! Ready to play and prove you're the best? Let’s go!
- Honors College | College Hall, Suite 100
- Walking Campus Tour: Starts at 3:00pm *Pre-registration required*
- Friends & Family Weekend Official Kick-Off Event at the University Center Bluebonnet Ballroom (Included in the Friday-Only Pass and All-Access Pass): 5:00pm – 7:00pm
- Show at the UTA Planetarium (Included in the Friday-Only Pass and All-Access Pass): Starts at 7:00pm
- Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
- This show highlights NASA research and training initiatives that are preparing the next generation of astronauts who will head to Mars. The film shows how creativity, collaboration, communication, and expertise in a diverse number of fields are key for the success of deep space travel—while also inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals! Witness what it takes to embark on the first human mission beyond Earth’s orbit!
- Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
- Maverick Families Night Out (A La Carte Add-Ons Available)
- Families are encouraged to use this evening to spend time with their student and explore the DFW Metroplex. Feel free to use our list of A La Carte Add-Ons to create your own experience! Please note that some A La Carte Add-Ons options require pre-registration to participate.
Saturday October 19th
All Saturday events are included in the Saturday-Only Pass and All-Access Pass.
- Check-in & Welcome Brunch at the University Center Bluebonnet Ballroom: 9:00am – 11:00am
- Check-in is open from 9:00am – 11:00am
- Brunch is served at 9:30am
- Family time: 11:00am – 11:30am
- UTA Women's Volleyball game against Utah Tech at the College Park Center: 11:30am – 2:00pm
- Academic Showcase: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
- College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) | CAPPA Building
- Join us at CAPPA to experience how we build sustainability into the "brick and mortar" of our most coveted spaces. See new methods and technologies and how they can be utilized in designing spaces we inhabit.
- College of Engineering | Nedderman Hall Atrium
- Join us in Nedderman Hall Atrium for interactive activities presented by UTA’s Engineering faculty, student ambassadors, and staff. Stop by and see what’s happening at UTA’s College of Engineering!
- College of Science | Chemistry & Physics Building (CPB) Room 303
- Join us at the College of Science for an electrifying chemistry show featuring our COS Science Ambassadors, followed by a reception where students can go head-to-head with family and friends in a lively game of Operation and a bone-chilling skeleton building challenge. Don't miss this unique opportunity to blend science, fun, and family bonding!
- School of Social Work | UTA Lot 49
- Join the School of Social Work and see them in action as they serve the local community during their annual Ghoulish Goodies & Giving-Food Giveaway and Trunk-or-Treat. Come by have some fun with their ghoulish activities and load up on some Halloween goodies.
- Honors College | College Hall, Suite 100
- Honors juniors, seniors, and alumni will be showcasing their independent research and how their incredible work translated into their Honors Capstone projects. Please join us in College Hall to see the culmination of the Honors College degree in a research poster format. Students will be presenting across disciplines.
- College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) | CAPPA Building
- Glass Blowing Demonstration at the UTA Studio Arts Center: Showings at 2:00pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00pm *Pre-registration required*
- Maverick Family Games Competition at the Maverick Activities Center: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
- Talent Show and Dinner at Brazos Park: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
- Dinner is served at 5:30pm
- Evening Entertainment (Create Your Own Experience!)
- Fright Night Haunted House hosted by EXCEL Campus Activities: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
- Moon Observation at the UTA Park Central Garage: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
- Show at the UTA Planetarium
- 6:00pm Show - Atlas of a Changing Earth
- This is the story of how a revolution in one of the most basic of all human enterprises – the making of maps – is shedding new light on our planet’s evolution in the wake of rising global temperatures.
- 7:00pm Show - Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
- Pink Floyd is the classic rock that everyone loves. The 5.1 surround sound music is set to immersive and surrealistic CG effects in a dome environment. The album covers topics of abuse, isolation, conflict and greed which some parents may not find suitable for children. Recommended for ages 14+.
- 6:00pm Show - Atlas of a Changing Earth
Sunday October 20th
Families are encouraged to use this day to spend time with their student and explore the DFW Metroplex. If you need ideas, please check out our list of Attractions and Activities in the DFW Metroplex.
Attractions and Activities in the DFW Metroplex
- State Fair of Texas - more information on discounts can be found here: https://bigtex.com/buy-tickets/discounts/
- Fright Fest at Six Flags over Texas
- Pumpkin Nights at Howell Farms in Arlington *Pre-registration required
- Q BBQ Fest Dallas (Available Friday October 18th and Saturday October 19th only)
- Sour Sundays at Division Brewing (Available Sunday October 20th only)
- Exhibit at the Arlington Museum of Art - Walt Disney Archives: Heroes & Villains and All That Glitters
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Location:
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University of Texas at Arlington |
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Date and Time:
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Friday, October 18, 2024 |
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