When do Texas College Students Return to Campus? Move-in, Start Dates for 12 Universities
As the end of July draws near, students all across Texas are gearing up to return to their respective college campuses for the upcoming Fall 2024 semester. This year will once again see hundreds of thousands of students flock to the numerous higher learning institutions found throughout the state, signifying a return to normalcy after the tumultuous times that have passed.
With its 1.56 million student populace, Texas continues to stand as the state with the second highest college student population in the United States, coming second only to California. As the new semester approaches, here are the move-in and start dates for 12 of the top universities across Texas:
Texas A&M University at College Station: Aug. 19
With over 74,000 students, Texas A&M holds the title of the largest university in Texas and indeed the entire U.S. Their move-in dates for Fall 2024 semester are between August 15-18, with classes starting on August 19. Find more about Texas A&M University’s Fall 2024 schedule here.
University of Texas at Austin: Aug. 26
Known for its top-tier research initiatives, UT Austin hosts nearly 52,000 students. The move-in days for students are scheduled from August 23-24, and classes formally begin on August 26. Access UT Austin’s Fall 2024 schedule here.
University of North Texas: Aug. 19
Home to nearly 47,000 students, UNT recorded a record-high enrollment last fall. Students can move in as early as August 9, with classes commencing on August 19. Check the University of North Texas’ Fall 2024 schedule here.
University of Houston: Aug. 19
Last fall, the University of Houston boasted a student population of 46,676. Student move-in days are between August 14-17, and classes start on August 19. Explore the University of Houston’s Fall 2024 schedule here.
Texas Tech University: Aug. 22
Last fall, Texas Tech University welcomed over 40,000 students. The move-in timeframe extends from August 15-18, and classes start on August 22. See Texas Tech University’s Fall 2024 schedule here.
Texas State University: Aug. 26
With an enrollment of over 35,000, Texas State University’s move-in days fall between August 17-19 for new students, while the first day of classes is August 26. Find Texas State University’s Fall 2024 schedule here.
University of Texas at San Antonio: Aug. 26
With a total of nearly 35,000 students, UTSA students are scheduled to move in from August 20-23, with classes beginning on August 26. View University of Texas at San Antonio’s Fall 2024 schedule here.
University of Texas at El Paso: Aug. 26
UTEP recorded over 24,000 students last fall. The move-in day starts on August 23, with classes starting on August 26. Check out the University of Texas at El Paso’s Fall 2024 schedule here.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi: Aug. 26
With an enrollment of nearly 11,000 students, move-in for first-year students starts on August 21, and classes begin on August 26. See the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Fall 2024 schedule here.
Angelo State University: Aug. 26
Boasting a student body of 10,600, students are scheduled to move in on August 21 with classes starting on August 26. Check out Angelo State University’s Fall 2024 schedule here.
Rice University: Aug. 26
With a population of over 8,500 students, move-in for Rice University students starts on August 18, and classes commence on August 26. Find out more about Rice University’s Fall 2024 schedule here.
Sul Ross State University: Aug. 26
Sul Ross State University, with a population of nearly 2,000 students, sees new students moving in on August 23, while returning students move in on August 24. The first day of classes is August 26. View Sul Ross State University’s Fall 2024 schedulehere.