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University Convocation

Our traditional fall kickoff for all incoming students.

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You're Invited: Sunday, August 16, 2020

President Richard C. Benson and Provost Inga Musselman will formally welcome all students to UT Dallas for the start of the fall semester. This year’s event will be held virtually.

When: 4:30 p.m., Sunday, August 16, 2020
Where: Live video on this page and on UT Dallas’ Facebook
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President’s Remarks

"Living Our Values of Community, Diversity and Inclusion"

Read speeches from previous years:

Weeks of Welcome

Weeks of Welcome, or WOW, is an annual welcome back for new and returning students. It spans two weeks and offers dozens of events, including University Convocation, a Welcome Back Block Party, Fitness Jam, the Volunteer Expo and more. All events for 2020 are virtual, so Comets can stay safe, together. Let’s connect!