The Student Union & Activities Advisory Board (SUAAB) is a student programming board that offers a variety of engaging and innovative events that promote student participation and a sense of belonging within the UTD Community to enhance student life.

2023 SUAAB Promo

A collection of scenes from SUAAB events

Our History

The Student Union & Activities Advisory Board (SUAAB) was founded in 1979.

Our Mission

SUAAB is dedicated to providing innovative and traditional, social, and educational programs for the UTD community.

Our Vision

SUAAB seeks to build student leaders who will develop a programming board that is recognized and respected on campus, in the region, and across the nation.

Our Team

12 SUAAB Fall 2023 members posing for a team photo.

The SUAAB Executive Board has a team of 2 staff and 10 students who design, coordinate, and execute small and large-scale programs, while learning skills necessary to be efficient and effective leaders.

Our Events

Events we plan:

  • Speakers, comedians, poetry events and other programs that highlight contemporary voices.
  • Magicians, hypnotists, novelty acts and other unique performers or activities.
  • Programming that reflects the spirit and values of UT Dallas and highlights university-wide events such as Comet-Con.
  • Music experiences such as concerts and dance parties.
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Temoc riding bull ride Homecoming 2022
students playing a car arcade game
Students at Comet Social playing racecar arcade game
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Dancakes at Springapalooza
Students in white shirts covered in glow paint
Students dancing and getting coated in glow paint at Splatter Dance
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Students receiving treats at SUAABtober 2023
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SUAABtober Artist Alley
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YMCA Game Truck

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Text UTDSUAAB to 71444. We will have reminders about all of our events, host fun giveaways, send polls for you to give us feedback, and so much more. Join today!

Volunteer

Volunteer for an event!

We post all volunteer opportunities on our UTD Engage account.

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Our Signature Events

SPRINGAPALOOZA

Springapalooza is an annual Spring celebration. Stay tuned for our 2025 dates!

Comet-Con

Comet-Con is our a Comic-Con spinoff for UT Dallas students. At this event, we embrace all aspects focused on comic books and related forms of pop culture entertainment, including movies, TV shows, and video games. We have historically held a student artist alley, speakers and voice actors, a cosplay competition, and more!

Details can be found on our Comet-Con website recapping our Spring 2024 event. Next Comet-Con – March 2025!

HomeFest

Homecoming festival October 19, 2024.