Family Weekend Itinerary
Family weekends can be stressful. Thousands of parents and relatives come from around the country ~and even the world~ to visit and we are ready with a list of activities to fill your time and give your guests the best experience.
“We are so excited for our first family weekend with our freshman son exploring the school and learning about his college experience,” shares parent Maris Feinstein. Finding things to do to entertain your family over the weekend can be challenging, but we are here to pick out the top activities to take your visitor(s) to, to give them a good time.
Friday
Take your parent(s) to learn about our study abroad programs at Elon.
Nobody likes begging their parents to let them do or go somewhere. Why not get them prepared? Take your parents to this info session to get them mentally prepared for their little girl or boy to travel abroad! If you miss the session you can also send it to your parents later as it will be recorded and available online after the session. Take advantage of the opportunity to speak to the GEC staff about your abroad plans before your in crunch time!
Information Session: Global Education and Study Abroad / Study USA
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center, 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Listen to our visiting speaker, gold medalist Carli Lloyd.
Take advantage of the opportunity to bring your visitors to a really cool speaker coming to Elon! Carli Lloyd, professional soccer player who played midfield or forward for NJ Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League. She is a two time Olympic Gold Medalist and FIFA World Cup Championship, and FIFA player of the year. Lloyd will speak at this year's fall convocation. Tickets are $15 and students may use their Phoenix Card to request one complimentary ticket from the Center for the Arts Box Office.
Fall Convocation with Carli Lloyd
Schar Center, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dancing in the Landscape
Take advantage of the opportunity to bring your visitors to a really cool speaker coming to Elon! Carli Lloyd, professional soccer player who played midfield or forward for NJ Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League. She is a two time Olympic Gold Medalist and FIFA World Cup Championship, and FIFA player of the year. Lloyd will speak at this year's fall convocation. Tickets are $15 and students may use their Phoenix Card to request one complimentary ticket from the Center for the Arts Box Office.
Fall Convocation with Carli Lloyd
Schar Center, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
The football game
Always a classic choice to take your guests to the game. According to junior Elon parent Matt Gelman, “I was really looking forward to sharing a football experience with my daughter last year, because of COVD it wasn’t possible so I am so excited to be able to get that time at the game this year.” Go see the Phoenix take on W&M!.
Football Game
Rhodes Stadium, Kickoff 2:00 p.m.
Details: tickets are final sale. Students can get a free ticket with their Phoenix Card.
Rock the House
ROCKappela, put on by Elon’s acapella groups, is a treat! With two shows, one at 6:30 and the other at 8:30 you have plenty of time to relax after the game if needed before the later show.
ROCKapella Show #1
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center, 6:30 p.m.
ROCKapella Show #2
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday
Brunch
Finish the weekend off strong and send your visitors on their way with a closing brunch! Brunch will be offered in two dining halls.
Family Weekend Brunch
McEwen Dining Hall and Lakeside Dining Hall, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.