Homecoming
Embrace the Maverick Spirit: Homecoming Countdown
Maverick Tradition
UTA’s Homecoming is November 6-12, as we plan to celebrate with Maverick pride all week. The week's events will have something for everyone and showcase our spirit and support for our athletic teams. Additionally, many events showcase our diverse traditions here at UTA, including the Parade and Street Festival, The Bash, Coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen, 5K Walk, Run, and Roll, Maverick Chili Cook-Off, and more.
Homecoming Week Events 2023
UTA Homecoming Theme – “Hollywood”
Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Organization |
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Sun, Nov 05 |
TBD** |
Decorate Downtown |
Downtown Arlington |
UTA Ambassadors |
|
Mon, Nov 06
|
9:00AM - 2:00PM |
Chalk the Mall |
UC Mall |
Student Organizations |
|
11:00AM - 1:00PM |
Paint Your Ride |
TBD |
FLOC |
|
|
5:00PM - 7:00PM |
MavSwap |
CPC Student Section |
UTA Ambassadors |
|
|
7:00PM - 9:00PM |
Men’s Basketball |
College Park Center |
Athletics |
|
|
Tues, Nov 07 |
11:00AM - 2:00PM |
Mum Mania |
Central Library |
UTA Libraries |
|
Wed, Nov 08
|
11:00AM - 12:00PM |
National First Gen Celebration |
Red River |
Transition Programs & Services |
|
12:00PM - 2:00PM |
Chili Cook-Off |
Palo Duro/BB |
Campus Recreation |
|
|
4:00PM - 6:30PM |
CDC Open House |
Career Dev Center |
CDC |
|
|
7:00PM - 10:00PM |
Hump Night |
Bluebonnet Ballroom |
FSL |
|
|
8:00PM - 10:00PM |
Saarang Dance Party |
Rio grande, UC |
ARL |
|
| Thurs, Nov 09
|
8:30AM - 1:30PM |
HC Golf Tournament |
Tierra Verde Club |
MAC |
|
11:00AM - 2:00PM |
MavSwap |
UC Mall |
UTA Ambassadors |
|
|
4:00PM - 5:30PM |
Global Grounds |
Palo Duro |
Global Engagement |
|
| Fri, Nov 10
|
11:30AM - 1:30PM** |
Faculty/Staff Mixer |
MAC |
Staff Advisory |
|
1:00PM - 2:00PM |
Maverick Leadership Trainers |
UC 180TH |
Student Leadership Center |
|
|
5:00pm - 7:00PM |
Women’s Basketball + Coronation |
College Park Center |
Athletics |
|
|
Halftime** |
Coronation |
College Park Center |
Student Activities |
|
|
6:30PM - 8:30PM |
Homecoming Street Festival |
Spaniolo Drive/UC Mall |
EXCEL Campus Activities |
|
|
8:00PM - 11:00PM |
Homecoming Bash |
Brazos Park |
EXCEL Campus Activities |
|
|
Sat, Nov 11
|
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
HC 5K |
MAC |
Campus Recreation |
|
12:00PM - 3:00PM |
Homecoming Tailgate |
Spaniolo Drive/Moritz |
Student Activities |
|
|
3:15PM - 4:15PM |
Parade and Pep Rally |
Spaniolo Drive |
UTA Ambassadors |
|
|
5:00PM |
Men’s Basketball |
CPC |
Athletics |
|
|
5:00PM - 7:00PM |
SA Alumni Reception |
CPC Hospitality Suite |
Involvement and Engagement |
|
|
7:00PM |
NPHC Step Show |
Bluebonnet Ballroom |
F&SL |
|
|
Sun, Nov 12 |
2:00PM - 6:00PM |
Home Run for the Heart |
Allan Saxe Field |
Pi Kappa Alpha |
Last Year's Bash Performer was...
Rico Nasty came to UTA for the 2022 Homecoming! UTA hosts the biggest party in town for one night every year during Homecoming! Join in on a Homecoming tradition you won't want to miss. Our 2023 Bash performer will be announced soon! Tickets will be available shortly after.
Welcome Home Alumni
There are so many events to participate in for our Maverick Alumni. Here are just a few:
Homecoming 5K
This year’s Homecoming route is a scenic one throughout the UTA campus. Both walking and running entries are accepted. All proceeds will go to the UTA Emergency Assistance Fund.
Street Festival
Celebrate Homecoming at the annual Street Festival, featuring a variety of exciting activities. Get into the Maverick Spirit and enjoy fun games, complimentary food and drink, a live DJ, street performers and more!
Sports
Women's Basketball
The UTA Lady Mavs basketball team will be ready to start their season with a bang at Homecoming weekend! Come out to College Park Center Friday, Nov. 10th to support our Women's Basketball team!
Men's Basketball
Make some noise for the UTA Maverick men's basketball team under new coach KT Turner during this year's Homecoming on Saturday, Nov. 11th! Buy your tickets!