Family Weekend 2026

Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4

You’re invited to experience our campus and culture alongside your HCU student during Family Weekend. Our goal is to bring our Husky Family to yours!

We would love to introduce you to Husky athletics, professors and staff, and many of our campus organizations as you engage in campus tours, photo opportunities, and plenty of Husky spirit. Your registration includes the day on Saturday; however, there are a number of other weekend activities that you are welcome to join, free of charge.

Online registration opens May 1, 2026 for activities on October 3rd and closes Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Check back for updated information.
Register for Family Weekend
*Refunds: If you need to cancel your registration, please email the Family Weekend Team by Friday, September 18, 2026. After this date, refunds will not be issued due to program planning. We’re so sorry for the inconvenience!

HCU Family weekend

Registration Costs

GO Rate: Until 6/30

This is our best rate, designed specifically with new students in mind – though open to everyone.

New students, while you are at GO orientation, take advantage of this great deal and make plans to join us for Family Weekend!

GO Rate (through June 30)

Adults (ages 12+) – $10.00/person
Children (ages 6 – 11) – $5.00/person (Youth M t-shirt and wristband for food/athletics/activities only)
Children (ages 5 and under) – Free (wristband for food/athletics/activities only, doesn’t include a t-shirt)
HCU current students – Free, IF online registration is completed by September 30th

Friday, October 2nd Schedule

Registration not required for this day. Our schedule is still evolving, so please check back for updates!

Husky Howl Pep Rally
Holcombe Mall

Join Husky Athletics, Cheer, and Student Life as we kick-off Family Weekend with plenty of spirit and Husky pride.

Saturday, October 3rd Schedule

Registration is required for this day. Our schedule is still evolving, so please check back for updates!

11:30AM – 1:00PM: Family Weekend Check-In
McNair Hall

When you arrive to campus, please check-in at McNair Hall where you will receive your group’s welcome bag, t-shirt(s), and wristband(s) to get into all Family Weekend festivities.

 

Family Shout Outs!
McNair Hall

Create a photo message for your student using props and whiteboards. We’ll post all messages on our social media: Instagram @hcustudentsuccess.

Campus Self-Tours
McNair Hall, near Check-In

Wondering where everything is on campus? Participate in a self-guided campus tour and learn where your student is going to class, eating, and studying. We’ll provide the map with plenty of exciting places to see!

11:30AM – 6:00PM: Campus Photo Ops
Morris Family Center for Law & Liberty, Soccer Fields, the Collegium, and the University Academic Center

Don’t miss these exciting Husky photo ops! Step into “HUSKIES” at the soccer fields for a silly family picture, visit the Collegium for all-things-Husky, or embrace HCU’s desire for all to feel welcome at the University Academic Center’s “You Belong Here” mural.

 

12:00PM – 1:00PM: Family Weekend Luncheon
MD Anderson Student Center

This year, lunch is included in your Family Weekend registration. Please join us and our student musicians as we kick-off the day’s festivities.

Husky Gear Up!
University Store, MD Anderson Student Center

Utilize your Family Weekend discount – 20% off one item – and add to your Husky spirit gear! The discount is valid for one item in the University Store, excluding sale items, books, and food.

Java Break!
Java City, Moody Library

Visit our campus coffee shop, Java City, in Moody Library for seasonal beverages and sweet treats. Coffee shop treats and beverages are not included in your Family Weekend registration cost.

Husky Bingo
Dillon II, Hinton Center

Win great prizes and challenge your fellow Huskies to an exciting game of Bingo! Greek Life will be hosting the event, so come get to know some of our amazing student leaders. Come and go as you can.

Residence Life Dorm Visitation
Men’s Residence College, Women’s Residence College, and Hodo Residence College

Come and explore where your residential student is living!

Calling all Commuter Students!
Collegium Commuter Lounge, MD Anderson Student Center

Join our Commuter Life Team to learn more about this exciting space, exclusively for commuter students. The lounge has been recently updated, and we are excited to show it off!

This is also a space for Kiza’s Treats location, one of our Family Weekend snack areas. You’ll need your Kiza’s Treats ticket (available at check-in and included in registration) to make your selection.

Husky Hangouts & Kiza’s Treats
Corner Pawket, above Baugh Center

Come check out this awesome student space and visit Kiza’s Treats, one of our Family Weekend snack areas, while viewing the Student Art Showcase. You’ll need your Kiza’s Treats ticket (available at check-in and included in registration) to make your selection.

Husky Backyard Bash with Campus Rec
Holcombe Mall

Yard games, pickleball, and 4-square volleyball for the whole family! Join our Campus Rec team for some healthy competition and fun!

Mingo’s Creations
MD Anderson Student Center, 2nd Floor outside Collegium

Join the Art Club for face painting and rock painting. This is a great event for kids, but open to everyone!

Husky Hangouts & Kiza’s Treats
Corner Pawket, above Baugh Center

Join us for Family Karaoke! Get on the list to sing Karaoke with your student in our fun student space, the Corner Pawket.

This is also a space for Kiza’s Treats location, one of our Family Weekend snack areas. You’ll need your Kiza’s Treats ticket (available at check-in and included in registration) to make your selection.

Husky Walk
Meet by Sorrels Soccer Field

Don’t miss this new tradition, welcoming our Husky football team to the stadium 2 hours before kick-off. Join dozens of other fans as they cheer our Huskies into Husky Stadium.

College Open Houses
Looper Learning Commons, Moody Library

Your student is here to be academically challenged and to grow in their professional aptitude. We want you to meet the professors and staff that make that happen!

While you’re in the library, visit Java City for coffee, tea, and treats (not included in registration).

Husky Football
Husky Stadium

Cheer our Huskies to victory! This is an additional cost and not included with your Family Weekend registration.

Sunday, October 4th Schedule

Registration not required for this day. Our schedule is still evolving, so please check back for updates!

Important Information

Campus Map and Parking Information

We’re so excited to have you on campus for Family Weekend 2026! Check-in will be in McNair Hall (designated with MCAC on the map), so the best places to park are lots 3 and 6. On October 3rd, families and students are allowed to park anywhere that is not faculty/staff parking.

HCU Campus Map