Our 10th Annual West Campus National Night Out is coming up on Tuesday, October 6, 2026! Join us for a special anniversary celebration as we bring UT students together for a fun night of food, music, games, prizes, and a chance to meet the first responders and safety partners who serve the UT community. Neighbors who know each other help create safer communities!

This is a free event for UT students, held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the University Co-op employee parking lot (411 W 23rd St., Austin, TX). Register for free!

Students can learn about crime prevention and personal safety through our Passport to Safety game. Pick up your “passport” at check-in, visit our safety partner tables to learn about each service and resource, collect stamps along the way, and turn in your completed passport for a chance to win prizes!

We’ll also have photo opportunities with Hook ‘Em and Texas Cheer & Pom, free food, our popular Prize Pong game (prizes instead of beer!), and live music throughout the evening.

We’re excited to welcome back indie rock artist (and UT student) Martin Leon, plus a special performance of Harrison Brown‘s audition song, Cough Syrup, by UT’s a cappella group, The Ransom Notes.

Come celebrate 10 years of West Campus National Night Out with SafeHorns! Register so we can plan food and activities.

Student Support
Shared information about student support services and how their office helps students navigate challenges on campus.

City of Austin Code Enforcement
Learn how Code Enforcement helps keep Austin neighborhoods safe and livable, and what students can do when they encounter unsafe, unhealthy or code-related issues in their homes or neighborhoods.

UTPD (University of Texas Police Department)
Promoted the LiveSafe app, shared information on the dangers of drinking and driving, and set up a game of golf for students to enjoy while connecting with officers.

West Campus Ambassadors
Explained their safety and hospitality services, how students can contact them, their service hours and coverage map, and encouraged students to get to know them as a resource for safe walks home.

Lock Arms For Life
Provided information on firearm safety, safe storage and promoted responsible ownership.

SafeHorns
Meet the parents behind SafeHorns! Learn who we are, what we do to advocate for safer UT and surrounding student communities, and how we work with students, UT, the City of Austin and community partners to address safety concerns. Stop by to share your ideas, ask questions and learn how you can get involved.

Longhorn EMS

Engaged students with demonstrations and information about campus emergency medical services.

Parking and Transportation Services
Learn about safe ways to get around campus and West Campus, including SureWalk, UT Night Rides and scooter safety. Stop by to learn how to use these services and tips for getting where you need to go safely.

City of Austin Transportation and Public Works
Help shape the future of West Campus! Visit their tables to learn about efforts to improve streets and sidewalks, and share your concerns directly with the City using an interactive map. One table will be part of the Passport to Safety, so be sure to stop by both!

Safely
This UT alumni/women-owned company demonstrated their pepper spray products, giving students the chance to practice with water-filled sprays. Their demo video from our event 2024 received over 56k views, check out Safely’s Instagram!

UT Office of Emergency Management
Discussed how students can prepare for disasters and emergencies, from staying informed to building an emergency kit, and promoted the new UT Campus Emergency Response Team (UT CERT) volunteer program.