Family Weekend

Homecoming and Family Weekend - October 12 - 19
This year's Family Weekend will be a combined experience with UTSA Homecoming! On Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19, 2024, Families are invited to BestFest, Student Indoor Tailgate, and UTSA Football game against Florida Atlantic. Family Weekend is an opportunity to have a shared UTSA family experience while also meeting other roadrunner families. More events will be added to this year's schedule soon.

Featured Events

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College of Liberal and Fine Arts Student Success Center Open House - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Join us at the COLFA Student Success Center in the McKinney Humanities (MH) Building (3.376) to discover what sets the College of Liberal & Fine Arts apart. Learn about our services, meet our staff, and enjoy some refreshments while you're here!

Cosmic Family Bingo - 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Make your way to the H-E-B Student Union Harris/Travis Room for Family Bingo on Friday afternoon. Cosmic Bingo is a reimagined version of the classic fun favorite. But winning got a lot better with black lights, neon colors, and good vibes! Enjoy chatting with your roadrunner, getting to know fellow roadrunner families, and playing for prizes. When the games are over, head to BestFest to support our student organizations and feel the spirit of Homecoming!

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family in front of a row of booths at BestFest

Family Association at UTSA BESTFEST - 4:00 - 10:00 pm

Come out to the UTSA Main Campus for BestFest on Friday, October 19. This annual Homecoming event and fundraiser is a family-friendly festival helping to support the efforts of participating student organizations. This year’s event will feature dozens of foods, beverages, and game booths, carnival rides, fireworks, and live music.

Contact family@utsa.edu or call 210-458-4740 with questions or concerns.  

 

 

Student Indoor Tailgate with the Family Association - TBD Based on Kickoff

Wear your UTSA best and relax in the 72-degree temperature of the Alamodome for Indoor Tailgate. Located in the Field Level Multipurpose Room, this Saturday. The pre-game event will have free food and beverages available, while it lasts.

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UTSA vs. Florida Atlantic - Kickoff TBD

Sit as a family in the student section and cheer on the Roadrunners at the UTSA Football game on Saturday. Discounted rate tickets will be on sale as we get closer to the game. Check out Via Park & Ride Special Event Service for convenient and affordable transportation.


Tickets

Tickets for the Alumni Tailgate and the UTSA Football Game will be sold separately.  Contact family@utsa.edu or call 210-458-4740 with questions or concerns. 

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Rowdy Family T-shirts

We're a Rowdy Family T-shirt

Support the Family Fund by making a $25 donation to receive a We're a Rowdy Family shirt. Shirts will only be available for pick-up at BestFest. Show your Rowdy pride at the event! Shirts are currently unavailable but will open again at a later time.

  • Adult sizes: Small - 3X
  • Youth sizes: S and XL

Schedule of Events

This year’s Family Weekend will include several new events hosted by a variety of campus partners, who are eager to collaborate with the Family Association and Student Affairs for this special weekend. 

  • Campus Recreation
  • Campus Services
  • Student involvement Center
  • UTSA Athletics
  • Wellbeing Services

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Family of the Year

Family of the Year Contest

The UTSA Family of the Year essay contest is intended to celebrate the supportive role families play in the lives of students and the University community.

All current, full-time UTSA students are eligible to nominate their own or any family by submitting a completed application and essay.

The Family of the Year is announced during Family Weekend events. Nomination forms require a student login.

Student Submissions due Tuesday, October 8

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Congratulations to our
2023-2024 Family of the Year

Paul and Sandra (1996) Pina Garza, and sister Iliena
San Antonio, Texas


Nominated by their daughter
Italia Pina Garza (2023 and current graduate student)