It’s back! Your family is in town and it’s time to show them around campus, attend fun activities and spend some time together! Here’s a breakdown of everything you should know about Family Weekend and how to make the most of it.
Prepping Before Family Weekend
You don’t want your family to be standing in line at check-in for hours. That’s why we’re offering early check-in, which is actually happening right now! Check-in will be in 137 Schine Student Center at the following times:
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.–noon
- Friday, Oct. 2, 9-11 a.m.
- Monday, Oct. 5, 2–4 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 6, noon–2 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-noon
- Thursday, Oct. 8, 1-3 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 9, 9-11 a.m.
When Your Family Arrives
If you forget to check your family in before they arrive, we forgive you. You can also check in at 304 Schine during Family Weekend:
- Thursday, Oct. 15, 3–5 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m.–noon
Once you’re checked in, your family needs some Orange swag. Head to Panasci Lounge on the third floor of Schine for beads, stickers and photo ops!
Learning About All Syracuse University has to Offer
Have questions about studying abroad? Greek Life? Housing? We’ve got you covered! On Friday, Oct. 16, we’re offering a variety of info sessions and tours to answer all the questions you’ve texted your student about… and they’ve conveniently forgotten to text you back about them.
Attend the Study Abroad Information Fair or the Center for Student Excellence Open House, both occurring from 1–3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16. You can also attend Residential Living 101: Living, Learning and Belonging at Syracuse University at 2 p.m., take a South Campus Apartment Tour between 1-3 p.m. or hear about living on South Campus and Off-Campus Neighborhoods at 4 p.m. — we’ve got you covered on the living front!
Additionally, the schools and colleges will also be hosting their own welcome sessions, so be sure to check those out on Saturday. You can also view the full breakdown of events unique to each school and college on the Family Weekend homepage.
Fitness with the Fam
Have you ever wanted to do a workout class with your family, but just never had the opportunity? Now is your time! The Barnes Center at The Arch is offering two fitness classes for you and your family to take together on Friday, Oct. 16.
You can take Pilates Sculpt, a class targeting core and muscle strength as well as flexibility. This will be offered from noon–12:50 p.m. For those who want to focus on balance and concentration alongside flexibility, you can take 26 and 2 Yoga, sessions will be held from noon-12:50 p.m. and 2-2:50 p.m. All classes are free and space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Go Orange — It’s Game Day!
I hope you’re ready to pack the Dome and bring your school spirit because Oct. 17 is game day! The Syracuse Orange will be facing the Louisville Cardinals. Tickets can be purchased online before game day. Join us for some pre-game fun on the Shaw Quad starting three hours before kickoff. We can’t wait to see you in your orange regalia!
Evening Programming and Fun
The fun doesn’t stop during the day! We’ve got some super exciting activities planned during the evening to keep the fun going!
Campus Cabaret
We’ve got the perfect entertainment for your Friday night. The student-produced Campus Cabaret will feature fun and lively performances alongside light refreshments. The showing will run Friday, Oct. 16, from 8–10 p.m. at the Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 7:45 p.m. at the latest. Reserved seating has reached capacity, so make sure to be there early to check in. Remaining seats will be open on a first-come, first-served basis.
SINGO
Want a retro throwback? Gather around in Goldstein Auditorium for fun, song-themed bingo featuring throwbacks from the early 2000s and more of your favorite tunes. Happening on Saturday Oct. 17, at 7 p.m., SINGO is a great way to unwind, relax and have fun with the family.
Glow Skate
Who said you have to wait until it’s winter to ice skate? On Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8:30–11 p.m., head over to Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion for a Syracuse classic — Glow Skate! Whether you’re a seasoned skater or have never been, have some fun, try your best and make some memories!
Wrapping Up
Wow — what a weekend! We can’t wait to welcome all our families on campus and host a weekend full of fun and Orange spirit. Be sure to check the official schedule and take note of all the fun events and activities you want to participate in. Enjoy Family Weekend, everyone!
Written by Mirren Grimason ’29, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs