Groundhog 2025 Party in the Park will be on February 1st, 2025.
Groundhog Rules
- Ticket AND Groundhog Sweatshirt ARE REQUIRED for entry. There will be a University of Dallas student sweatshirt and a non-student sweatshirt (Parents, alumni, faculty, staff). Student Sweatshirt pick up begins in the Office of Student Life on January 27th.
- Tickets AND sweatshirts are non-transferable.
- State ID & valid Student ID is required to enter the park with a student sweatshirt at the student entrance. A state ID is required to enter the park with a non-student sweatshirt at the alumni tent entrance.
- If you are 21 years of age or older, you must receive a wristband prior to entering the Park.
- You cannot obtain a wristband in the Park. If your wristband tears, you must bring the old one and get a new one at the entrance of the Park.
- No admittance after 11 p.m. There will be no re-admittance at any time.
- No bags, purses, or containers (including flasks) of any kind. Clear bags will be admitted after a search.
- Those publicly intoxicated will not be admitted to the event.
- Public intoxication will result in removal from the event. The University Alcohol Policy remains in effect.
- No refunds.
Groundhog 2025 FAQs
When and where is the rugby game? |
The rugby game is at 2 p.m. on the McNab Rugby Pitch. |
How can I sign-up for the 5k? |
You can sign up for the Groundhog 5k in the J.M. Haggar University Center foyer Wednesday-Friday the week of Groundhog. |
Can I only purchase the sweatshirt if I don't want to go to the Party in the Park? |
We are not selling the sweatshirt without the ticket. Plus, we'd love to have you at the Party in the Park! |
Where can I park for the Party in the Park? |
You may park anywhere on campus in a non-reserved parking spot. The parking lot between Groundhog Park and Madonna Hall will be closed starting Friday at 3 p.m. |
How do I enter the park? |
There will be two entrances into the park: (1) Students, (2) Alumni, Family, Faculty & Staff. The park will open at 8 p.m. To enter the park, you must have your Groundhog sweatshirt, ticket, state ID, and AV福利社 student ID (if applicable). |
How do I buy a ticket? |
You may buy an alumni & family ticket online until January 20th. You may buy a student ticket until January 19th. Tickets are limited. |
I bought a ticket online. Where do I pick up my ticket and sweatshirt? |
Students will pick up their sweatshirts in the Office of Student Life. Alumni, Families, Faculty & Staff will pick up their sweatshirts on the first floor of Cardinal Farrell Hall. |
Can I bring a bag into the park? |
No bags, purses, or containers of any kind will be allowed into Groundhog Park. Clear bags and Diaper bags will be permitted after security searches your bag. |
Can I smoke in the park? |
Yes, you may smoke in the park. |
Can I smoke anywhere on campus? |
For alumni and family visiting, you may not smoke anywhere on campus. There are designated smoking sections placed in stragetic locations throughout campus. The smoking locations are labeled with a blue sign. |
Can I bring in outside alcohol to Groundhog events? |
Outside alcohol is not permitted on campus or at any events. You may not bring your own drinks to events like TGIT, the Rugby Match, or Party in the Park. |
What is included in my ticket? |
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Is there a tiered pricing structure? |
No, there are three ticket types based on your affiliation to AV福利社 only: (1) Students, (2) Alumni/Family, (3) Faculty/Staff. Please only purchase a ticket from your selected affiliation's page. |
I want to go to TGIT. Anything I need to know? |
We will wristband all people over 21, so please bring your state and student IDs to TGIT. We will announce Groundhog King and Queen at 10 p.m. |
Can you ship my sweatshirt to me? |
No, we will not be shipping sweatshirts this year. |