Family Weekend to Be Celebrated Sept. 27-29
will welcome parents, families and student supporters to campus for the University’s annual , from Friday, Sept. 27, through Sunday, Sept. 29.
“We are very excited to welcome over 5,700 family members and supporters to campus to celebrate Family Weekend,” says Missy Mathis-Hanlon, director of . “While Family Weekend is a tradition that dates back to the 1950s, we hope that today’s programming illustrates for families how focusing on the student experience both inside and outside the classroom is a winning combination for success throughout their student’s life.”
Family Weekend 2024
A wide variety of activities will be held throughout the weekend; registered families should check in at the tent in the Skytop parking lot. We’ve included some of the event highlights below; visit the for the complete list of activities.
- Study Abroad Fair, Friday, Sept. 27 from 1-3 p.m., Milton Atrium, Life Sciences Building.
- Student Experience Showcase, featuring a wide range of topics such as Career Services, Getting Involved and Greek Life, Friday, Sept. 27, 3:30-5 p.m. Visit the for times and locations of specific sessions.
- Celebration of Identity, Friday, Sept. 27, 5-7 p.m., Barner-McDuffie House, 113 Euclid Ave., and Native Student Programs, 113 Euclid Ave.
- An A Cappella Evening, Friday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m., Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center.
- Schine Takeover, Friday, Sept. 27, 9-11 p.m., Schine Student Center
- School and College Welcomes, Saturday, Sept. 28, 9-10:30 a.m. Visit the for times and locations of specific sessions.
- Syracuse Orange vs. Holy Cross football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, noon, JMA Wireless Dome (game is sold out).
- Drive-In Movie at Skytop, “Inside Out 2,” Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 p.m., Skytop parking lot.
- Family Weekend Fun Run, Sunday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m., Inn Complete, South Campus (must be registered to participate).
- South Campus Showcase, Sun., Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with self-guided tours of the Goldstein Student Center, South Campus apartment tours at 321 Winding Ridge Road and a session on apartment and off-campus living at noon at the Skybarn.
Download the OrangeNow Mobile App to Plan Your Weekend
OrangeNow, the official mobile app, includes a Family Weekend guide for parents and families that provides convenient, on-the-go access to:
- check-in, parking and shuttle information; and
- the events calendar for the weekend, which can be used to plot out a customized schedule by favoriting the events you want to attend.
Download OrangeNow on the or and you’ll be ready to make the most of your weekend on campus!
