UTRGV Student Life

10/08/2026

Wrapping of the letters is now on both campuses! 🥳 Come join us for this famous homecoming tradition and be apart of something special!🤠

Edinburg
🗓️ Thursday, October 22
⏰ 12PM-2PM
📍ECHAP Lawn ( #17 on campus map)

Brownsville
🗓️ Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 12PM-2PM
📍BMAIN Lawn ( #8 on campus map)

Don’t forget to bring your UTRGV student ID or Get Mobile App!

10/07/2026

Same time this year Vaqueros? 🤠 Join of for a night your won't forget at the Burning of the Letters after the parade! 🔥 Check out this throwback of last years event and get hyped for this years! 🧡

Edinburg
🗓️ Friday, October 30
⏰ 8PM
📍Parking Lot E16

Brownsville
🗓️ Thursday, October 29
⏰ 8PM
📍Parking Lot B4

Don’t forget to bring your UTRGV student ID or Get Mobile App!

10/06/2026

Orange Crush is coming up, and you don’t want to be the person on the right with FOMO because you didn’t go 👀🧡 Come hang out, have some fun, and make sure you don’t miss out!

Brownsville
📍 BMAIN Lawn
📅 Tue. Oct. 26
⏰ 12 PM–3 PM

Edinburg
📍 ECHAP Lawn
📅 Tue. Oct. 27
⏰ 12 PM–3 PM

10/06/2026

🎨🤠 Paint Your Vaquero Spirit! 🧡

Calling all Vaquero Clubs! It’s time to bring your creativity to campus and show off what makes your organization unique! 🎨✨

Join us for Paint Your Vaquero Spirit, where clubs can decorate and transform their own boards while celebrating UTRGV pride, creativity, and community. Represent your club, get creative, and help bring some color to campus! 🧡

📅 Oct. 12–16
⏰ 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
📍 EDB Student Union & BSTUN Veranda

Register on VLink

🎨 Limited spots
🧡 Supplies provided
🏆 Top 3 Vaquero Clubs receive recognition

Vaquero Clubs, this is your chance to paint your spirit and leave your mark on campus! 🤠🎨

10/05/2026

10/03/2026

Find your dancing partner for the Royals. 🪩👑

Ready to step into your royal era? Apply to be part of the Homecoming Royals 2026.

📲 Check the requirements on VLink
👑 Complete your application
⏰ Deadline: October 5 at 1 PM CT

Who will be joining you on the royal dance floor? 💃🕺

10/02/2026

📲 Sign up through VLink 🚗 Review the vehicle guidelines 🧡 Start planning your entry
Brownsville: Homecoming Parade - Brownsville
Edinburg: Homecoming Parade - Edinburg

🔗 Learn more: UTRGV.edu/Homecoming

10/02/2026

How life feels after applying for the Royals… 👑✨

Nothing left to do but wait for your royal moment. 🤠🧡

👑 Apply to be part of the Homecoming Royals 2026
👑 Complete your application on VLink
⏰ Deadline: October 5 at 1 PM CT

Good luck, future Royals. 👀

09/30/2026

Thinking about applying to become a Homecoming Royal? 👑 Hear what our Royals have to say! Here’s some advice for any Vaqueros thinking about going for the crown. 🧡🤠