MAVERICK STAMPEDE

Maverick Stampede is filled with fun and exciting events and activities to kick off a new semester at UTA. Come enjoy the transition onto campus by meeting students, staff, and faculty through these amazing set of events!

students moving boxes in cart

MOVE IN EVENT

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 , 9AM

The Move In Event is traditionally a campus-wide initiative to assist in the move in process of more than 4,000 residence hall and apartment students who will be living on campus.

Students during spirit week

Rooftop Rave

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 , 8PM

 

UTA on-campus apartment residents will dance the night away on the top of the West Campus parking garage. Come out and meet new friends! There will be giveaways and refreshments.

UTA Students eating ice cream

MavsMeet Convocation

MONDAY, AUGUST 19 , 3PM

The UTA 2024 MavsMeet Convocation marks the start of a new academic year and is a significant event for our community.

students eating waffles

Waffleopolis

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 , 8PM

Join one of UT Arlington's most popular Maverick Stampede traditions! Meet your new friends at an event filled with Belgium waffles, piled high with items of your choice including: ice cream, cherries, chocolate sauce and more. Plus music and dancing to top off the event! 

student eating sandwich

Welcome Back BBQ

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024

In partnership with the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Apartment and Residence Life invites all students to the annual Welcome Back BBQ. Free burgers, drinks, music, and yard games!

CROWD OF STUDENTS CHEERING

Mav Cookout and Activities Fair Day

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 2024

Held at the start of each fall semester, the Maverick Cook-out & Activity Fair Day is a chance for UT Arlington student organizations, departments, and community agencies to showcase their services, interests, and involvement opportunities to the campus community. This event has been held since 1981 and continues to draw a crowd with live music and inexpensive food. Activity Fair Day is a prime opportunity to meet face-to-face with an array of campus and community resources. It's a great way to begin or expand your co-curricular involvement.