Join Us for UTRGV’s Homecoming!
Homecoming 2024: February 10-17
UTRGV proudly presents Homecoming 2024! A week dedicated to celebrating UTRGV, uniting our students, student organizations, alumni, faculty, and staff. Join us at these events as we celebrate the legacy, traditions, and values of Vaquero Nation:
Saturday, February 10
The Annual Dye Hard Orange 5K sponsored by University Recreation and School of Podiatric Medicine returns to the Harlingen campus.
Register for the 5K. Staff/Alumni pay $15.
Tuesday, February 13
The first ever Vaquero Boots & BBQ on the Edinburg Quad is a new tradition. Wear your cowboy boots and enjoy live country music and line dancing. Starts at 5:00 p.m. Students with their Vaquero IDs will receive free food while supplies last.
Homecoming Parades!
All students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate during the Homecoming Parades. Participants may walk, bike, skate, or use their golf carts!
Brownsville: Wednesday, February 14
Meet at 2:00 p.m. on the BSTUN lawn. Parade departs at 3:00 p.m.
Register for the Brownsville Parade.
Edinburg: Thursday, February 15
Meet at 4:00 p.m. on the EQUAD. Parade departs at 5:00 p.m. and ends at the Fieldhouse.
Register for the Edinburg Parade.
Thursday, February 15
- Men’s Basketball vs. Abilene Christian @ 6:30 p.m.
- Experience the Burning of the Letters at the Edinburg Fieldhouse Parking Lot E16 immediately after the game (approximately 9:00 p.m.)
Friday, February 16
- UTRGV Baseball (Opening Night) vs. Rhode Island @ 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 17
- Homecoming Tailgate (1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) at the Fieldhouse Parking Lot E16. Bring your own tent, tables, chairs, food, and beverages.
View tailgating guidelines. - Men’s Basketball vs. UT Arlington @ 6:30 p.m. — Cheer for your Dean at the annual Battle of the Colleges during halftime!
Faculty and Staff: Claim up to four free tickets for this game.
REMINDER:
Students get FREE admission to ALL athletic events and may claim discounted tickets for friends and family to these games.
View the full listing of event details by visiting UTRGV.edu/Homecoming.
For questions or accommodations, contact studentactivities@UTRGV.edu.