By Lauren Juliff
Student Travel Expert, about.com
Spring Break is one of our favorite times of the year. If you want to know when Spring Break 2016 takes place in Texas, we've got all you need to know. Keep reading for some tips, advice and suggestions at the bottom of the article, too!
Whether
you want to head to Texas for your Spring Break and want to check when
the locals will be out in full force, avoid it like the plague because
you're going to be visiting Texas in the spring and want a restful
vacation, or go to college in Texas and want to find out your Spring
Break dates, we have all you need to know.
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In 2016, the majority
of Texan colleges have Spring Break in early-March, slightly earlier
than most other colleges in the United States. Be sure to
cross-reference with your college calendars if you are looking for
specific dates for a college rather than a ballpark. Dates can and do
change, but for the most part, these are correct, and will continue to
be updated.
Here's when Spring Break is in 2015 for Texas schools:
Abilene Christian University: 11th March - 17th March
Austin College: 4th March - 11th March
Baylor University: 4th March - 11th March
Midwestern State University: 18th March - 25th March
Northwood University: 6 March - 13 March
Rice University: 6th March - 13th March
Saint Edward's University: 13 March - 20 March
Sam Houston State University: 6 March - 13 March
Southern Methodist University: 6 March - 13 March
Southwestern University: 5th March - 12th March
Stephen F. Austin State University: 13th March - 20th March
Texas A&M University: 14th March - 19th March
Texas Christian University: 6th March - 13th March
Texas Southern University: 6th March - 13th March
Texas State University: 12th March - 19th March
Trinity University: 5th March - 12th March
University of Houston: 16th March - 22nd March
University of North Texas: 14th March - 20th March
University of Texas at Austin: 6th March - 12th March
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that you're aware of your Spring Break dates, it's time to start
planning what to do with them. 2016 promises to be a wild year for
students, with party destinations throwing some of the biggest parties
on record, and budget destinations reducing their prices like never
before (I'm looking at you, Las Vegas). We've got a few handy guides to
help you out if you're stuck on where to go and what to do. Last of all,
enjoy yourself!
Spring Break Destination Ideas -
In this article, we offer up some suggestions for your Spring Break,
whether you're looking to party hard, save some money, give back to a
community, or hit the ski slopes. There's no end of activities and
destinations to keep you entertained.
The Cheapest Spring Break Destinations -
Tightening the purse strings in 2015? Our list of cheap Spring Break
destinations will ensure you get your travel fix while saving lots of
money. They're not all in the United States, either!
10 Hottest Spring Break Destinations -
Spring Break is all about the partying and here are some of our
favorites. Whether it's hitting Cancun or heading further afield to
Central America, this list promises you one of the best weeks of your
life.