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Gone to Texas

August 20, 2023

Calling all new Longhorns:

It’s time to join the tradition. 


Join President Hartzell for Gone to Texas, the formal kickoff to your journey at The University of Texas at Austin. Whether you are a member of the Class of 2027, a transfer student, a new graduate student or in a professional program, celebrate the start of your next chapter at the largest welcome party on campus.

Sunday, August 20

8:30 P.M. | Main Mall

After the fireworks, join President Hartzell and your fellow new Longhorns for a celebration on the South Mall. Whether you are a member of the Class of 2017, a transfer student, a new graduate student or in a professional program, celebrate the start of your next chapter at the largest welcome party on campus.


Across the American frontier in the 1820s, many seeking a new start began moving to Texas, known as a place of unlimited opportunities.  As they left their homes and began their journey, these pioneers carved three letters on their doors and fences:

            GTT… Gone to Texas!

Texas remains a place of limitless possibility and this pioneering tradition continues each year as thousands of students from around the world start their adventures as new students at The University of Texas at Austin.