Girl Day at UT Austin 2022 is scheduled for Saturday, February 19, 2022, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Check back for frequently asked questions on how to participate in our hopefully in-person #UTGirlDay 2022.
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Virtual Girl Day 2021 FAQs Below
FAQ will be updated with more information about our virtual Girl Day 2021 experience as information becomes more available. Some of the FAQ information below may still be specific to our past in-person experiences. Thanks for your patience as we get all information and FAQs updated.
GENERAL
What is Girl Day?
Girl Day at UT Austin, presented by BASF and Halliburton, is a free event for K-8 students hosted by Women in STEM at The University of Texas at Austin. While typically hosted one Saturday on campus with over 8,000 student participants exploring over 150 free-flowing hands-on activities and demonstrations hosted by volunteers, student organizations, corporate partners and community organizations, Girl Day 2021 will be hosted in a virtual environment over two weekends and throughout Engineers Week. Students get the chance to explore engineering, science, math, and technology at their own pace throughout the event. Girl Day 2021 also includes high school programming as well as film screenings for high schoolers and older audiences.
How much does Girl Day cost?
Girl Day is free to participants every year due to the generous donations and support from our corporate sponsors and community. You can make an individual donation or if you would like to become one of our corporate partners, please email Tricia Berry for more information.
Why is Girl Day in February?
Girl Day is an international annual event held during Engineers Week! Engineers Week is always the week in February that encompasses George Washington's birthday, February 22nd, as he is recognized as the nation's first engineer.
What should I expect when I come to Girl Day?
Check out all the links and resources on the Participate page to make the most of your #UTGirlDay experience. Girl Day is a free-flowing event open to the public and will be hosted virtually in 2021. Students with an adult chaperone can choose which activities they'd like to attend in our virtual experience and come and go at their leisure. Activities are ongoing throughout the event with the exception of a few great science shows which will be hosted at designated times.
REGISTRATION
Who can attend Girl Day?
Any student in Kindergarten – 8th grade with their adult chaperone may participate in the weekend events for Girl Day 2021. Girl Day 2021 also includes high school programming as well as film screenings for high schoolers and older audiences. All are welcome!
How do I register?
Please visit our Registration page to register K-8th graders and their adult chaperone(s). Visit the high school programming page to sign up for high school events. Visit the film screenings page to sign up for film screenings for high schoolers and older audiences.
Can I register another student?
Yes! Registration will be available online through the day of the event.
Please contact us if you would like to request accessibility, including ADA, accommodations.
Our K-8th grade registration form makes it easier to register one or many students at once. Registration will be available online through the day of the event.
One of my students canceled, how do I swap/change/add another student?
No need! If you want to add another student you can register them. Swaps and cancellations don't need to be recorded.
My child is in Pre-K, can she attend?
Activities are not designed for younger students and we don't want to frustrate them about STEM with activities that are not at their age level. We offer Girl Day every year so wait a year or two and come when they are in Kindergarten through 8th grade!
Can my high schooler attend/volunteer for Girl Day?
For Girl Day 2021, YES! Visit the high school programming page to sign up for high school events.
Normally because the events at Girl Day are geared towards elementary and middle school students, we do not allow high school students to attend Girl Day as a participant.
How many adults do I need? Can I register another adult?
There is no specified adult to child ratio required. You will need an adult with the students at all time during the event as this is a chaperoned event. No minors should be participating online by themselves. You do not need to register additional adults who will be in attendance with a group of participants. We use the adult contact information to send information and details about the event via email.
I'm an educator who wants to participate and bring content back into my classroom. Can I register?
Absolutely! For our counting purposes (accounting or our reach), please include student information (count and demographics) for those you would be reaching with content you collect on the registration form. You'll receive all information and are welcome to join in, explore, and connect with role models in our booths during the weekend events.
T-SHIRTS
How do I purchase a Girl Day T-shirt?
Girl Day t-shirts in youth and adult sizes are no longer available for purchase and shipping for Girl Day 2021. All proceeds from the t-shirts allow us to continue to offer Girl Day every year free to the community!
GIRL DAY GIRL SCOUT PATCHES
How do I get a Girl Day Girl Scout Patch?
Girl Day Girl Scout patches are no longer available for Girl Day 2021. Please see the Girl Scouts of Central Texas website for information.
VOLUNTEERING
How do I volunteer for Girl Day?
We appreciate the support of our community to put on Girl Day! If you are a UT student or a community member over age 18, you can visit our Girl Day Volunteer webpage to learn more about volunteer opportunities. Due to minors on campus policies, we cannot allow anyone high school age or under the age of 18 to volunteer for Girl Day unless volunteering with a parent or other individual serving as a chaperone.
SUPPORT
How can I support Girl Day?
Girl Day is free to participants every year due to the generous donations and support from our corporate sponsors and community. We are incredibly grateful for this support so we can continue to show girls everywhere how great Engineering and STEM are! You can make an individual donation or if you would like to become one of our corporate partners, please email Tricia Berry for more information.