Student Activities & Campus Traditions
Signature Events

Are you ready for the BEST WEEK EVER? THE STOMP is the signature event for Best Week Ever! Stop by and meet student organizations, university departments, community organizations, and representatives from YOUR college.

This is your chance to meet and connect with fellow Vaqueros, participate in campus traditions, and get excited about the start of a new academic semester. Vaqueros Block Party is a free event and open to ALL Vaqueros! Happening on BOTH the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses.

This annual event brings the UTRGV family and community together to celebrate the rich Mexican heritage and embrace the city of Brownsville’s rich history with Charro Days.

Are you a student leader looking to make a positive impact? Join us for the UTRGV Royals Info Sessions and discover an exciting opportunity to become a role model within the UTRGV community.

Students, staff, family, alumni, student organizations and university departments gather to soak up some UTRGV spirit and experience the impressive, moving burning of the letters.

Commencement Bell Ringers are honors given to graduating students at each commencement ceremony.

COME IF YOU DARE to this year's Carnival of Madness! Get ready for a night of fright
Campus Traditions

Learn about UTRGV and the traditions we keep

Taking place at the start of Fall and Spring semesters, join us for Welcome Week, which includes a variety of events that provide new and returning students, staff, and faculty with the opportunity to meet fellow Vaqueros and participate in campus traditions.

In February, students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and the community come together during Homecoming to Honor our Legacy and Build our Future.

In collaboration with UTRGV Athletics, the Campus Activities Board and The Herd; Student Activities helps create week-long events to increase school spirit and celebrate the men's & women's teams. On the Friday of that week, the Fieldhouse turns into a madhouse, with the Pep Band performing alongside Cheer & Dance teams, student organizations competing in the annual dance-off, and athletes competing in games. All ending with a preview of the men's & women's basketball teams as they get ready to start the season.