Light the Tower

Completely white lighting is the Tower’s everyday configuration.

An orange top on the Tower celebrates Longhorn football’s regular season and bowl game victories and other events at the President’s discretion.

The orange Tower marks some of the UT community’s highest points — special academic achievements by our students and faculty, staff accomplishments, UT’s birthday, Commencement, Texas Independence Day, conference and club team championships, and other occasions at the President’s discretion.

This special lighting celebrates the Longhorns’ National Championship wins and other events at the President’s discretion.

Fireworks, class years or other special configurations mark Commencement and other occasions at the President’s discretion.

The Tower is completely darkened, except for its cap and observation deck, during UT Remembers, the University’s annual memorial service, and other solemn occasions at the President’s discretion.

A Tower completely darkened except for its clock face and aircraft warning lights usually accompanies local and international energy-saving events like Earth Day and Earth Hour.