Family Involvement
UHV Family Involvement ties students’ families to resources aimed at helping students succeed academically and socially while in school. UHV also offers its students and their families the opportunity to connect with the university and its faculty and staff through an event called UHV Family Weekend, which is held each academic year. This event provides families ample interaction with UHV faculty and staff, university programs and Athletics in an effort to build a sense of pride and support for UHV students.
Family Weekend
Check out the schedule for Family Weekend 2024 listed below! Schedule is subject to change, so please check back frequently! UHV students must register for UHV Family Weekend by noon on Fri., Sept. 27. Only one student needs to register for themselves and their families. If you would like to register, please complete the 2024 Family Weekend Registration Form on JagSync.
Two free Family Weekend t-shirts will be available to students and a family member who register and attend Family Weekend. The first 300 attendees will receive a t-shirt but you must register and attend so please don't hesitate to register through the 2024 Family Weekend Registration Form today! T-shirts will be available for pick-up beginning at the Family BBQ on Friday evening.
This year's schedule will take place during Victoria's Tejas Fest, a free music festival hosted in DeLeon Plaza. Free transportation will be provided to the event, and you can check out more information, and find hotel reservations, by clicking here!
For UHV students in the Houston Area, transportation will be provided from our Katy instruction site to Victoria, so individuals can join us for all events on Sat., Oct. 5. A shuttle will pick up participants from the Katy site at 10 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 5 and the shuttle will leave Victoria to return to Katy at 10 p.m. If you are interested in utilizing the provided transportation, you must complete the Katy Family Weekend Transportation form by noon on Fri., Sept. 27.
For more information on Family Weekend, please contact Freddie Cantu at (361) 485-4474.
Save the Date
UHV Family Weekend Oct. 4-5, 2024
UHV Family Weekend Schedule of Events
Friday, October 4
Family Weekend Check-In | Noon-5 p.m. | University Commons Lobby
Check in and pick up your packets, including the event schedule, wristbands, tickets, and other goodies!
Jaguar Statue Unveiling | 4-5 p.m. | University Commons Lobby
Join us for an unveiling of the new Jaguar Statue outside of the University Commons building. The statue is designed by UHV alumni, Ben Galvan and donated to UHV by Ben and his wife, Diana Galvan. Be among the first to visit and take a selfie with the newest addition to campus!
Welcome Dinner | 5-6:30 p.m. | Jaguar Hall, Dining
Enjoy a free dinner for you and your family members! Check in to pick up your free t-shirts, if you registered in advance.
Comedy Hour | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | University North, Walker Auditorium
Watch a Cheer performance, a fun skit with jaX the jaguar, and a performance by hilarious comedian, Rich Williams.
Tejas Fest | 7-11:30 p.m. | DeLeon Plaza, Victoria TX
Get ready for Victoria's newest signature event and largest free music festival! Enjoy live bands such as Fantazzia, Grupo Vida, Las Fenix, and Bobby Pulido! Free transportation will be provided to the event.
*Students must register on JagSync for two free t-shirts!
Click here for the full Tejas Fest lineup and hotel information!
Saturday, October 5
Tejas Fest | 10 a.m.-Noon | DeLeon Plaza, Victoria TX
The fun continues with more live music, featuring Zachary Grant, Devyn Whittington, J&B Duo, and Chelsey Markum. Enjoy dozens of local vendors, delicious food trucks, armadillo races, and more. Be sure to catch the shuttle back to campus for a free lunch! Check out the full details online!
DeLeon Symposium | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | University North, Walker Auditorium
The Martin De Leon Symposium on the Humanities presents Los Ranchos Tejanos, featuring presentations by Gary Moreno of Austin Community College, and Armando Alonzo of Texas A&M University.
President’s Carnival | Noon-2 p.m. | University Commons
Enjoy a fun afternoon of free food, fun activities, and more. There will be fun for the whole family! Free t-shirts will be available for registered attendees who were unable to pick them up on Friday evening, while supplies last.*
Students VS. Staff Kickball Game | 2-4 p.m. | Intramural Field
Check out one of our newest traditions as a group of UHV students take on their Staff and Faculty members is a fun game of kickball.
Tejas Fest | 4-11:30 p.m. | DeLeon Plaza, Victoria TX
We end the weekend with even more live music featuring Velvet Drive, The Past Lives, Jarrod Birmingham, Chris Cagle, and the our headliner, the Josh Abbott Band! Don't miss out on all the fun.
Check out the full details online!
*Students must register on JagSync for two free t-shirts!
Tejas Fest - Shuttle Schedule
UHV Shuttles will be on a constant loop during the times listed below, and will pick up/drop off every thirty minutes, so please plan accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact Freddie Cantu at cantufe@uhv.edu.
Friday, Oct. 4
- Shuttle from Jag Hall & Smith Hall to Downtown Victoria:
- 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., & 11:30 p.m.
- Shuttle from Downtown Victoria to Jag Hall & Smith Hall:
- 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m., 11 p.m. & 12 a.m. (Final pick up)
The UHV shuttle will be taking students and families downtown to DeLeon Plaza. The drop off location will be on the corner of S. Main St. and E. Santa Rosa St. This is where you will meet to be picked up as well.
Saturday, Oct. 5
- Shuttle from Jag Hall & Smith Hall to Downtown Victoria:
- 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., & 11:30 p.m.
- Shuttle from Downtown Victoria to Jag Hall & Smith Hall:
- 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m., 11 p.m. & 12 a.m. (Final pick up)