Welcome Week 2026: Find Your Spots

📅 Monday, August 24 | Your First Spot
🎉 Fun First Day
🕘 Time: 9:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Roundabout

There's no better way to kick off the semester than with your fellow Trailblazers! Start your first day with campus spirit, new connections, and a Welcome Week t-shirt as you begin finding your people at UNT Dallas.

🐾 Lunch with Jax

🕛 Time: Noon–1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Student Center Lobby

Take a break between classes to grab lunch, snap a photo with Jax, and celebrate the start of a new semester. Whether you're making new friends or reconnecting with classmates, this is the perfect place to find your spot.

🚗 Commuter Curbside Welcome
🕔 Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Courtyard

Classes don't stop when the sun goes down, and neither does Welcome Week! Stop by to connect with campus resources, meet fellow students, and receive a warm Trailblazer welcome as you find your place in our community.

📅 Tuesday, August 25 | Your People
🎤 Tuesday Night Live!

🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Student Center – Campus Hall

Lights, laughs, and friendly competition await at this game show-inspired Welcome Week event! Join us for an evening of interactive fun, exciting challenges, and a chance to find your people while making unforgettable memories.

🟢 Greek 101

🕐 Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Founders Hall, Room 101

Interested in fraternity and sorority life? Learn what Greek life is all about, explore the steps to becoming a member, and discover how involvement can help you find your people and grow as a leader at UNT Dallas.

🎓 New Student Convocation

🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m.–Noon
📍 Location: Student Center – Campus Hall

Welcome to the Trailblazer family! Join your classmates and university leaders as we celebrate the beginning of your college journey and the traditions that make UNT Dallas home as you officially begin your journey as a Trailblazer.

🧺 Trailblazer Outfitters & President's Picnic

🕛 Time: Noon–2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Student Center South Patio & Hart Amphitheater

Grab a bite, enjoy live music, and explore campus resources during this picnic-style Welcome Week celebration. Meet new people, discover opportunities across campus, and continue finding your spot at UNT Dallas.