Student Life

Family Weekend 2024

Friday, October 4 – Saturday, October 5

Registration is now open for Family Weekend 2024! The first 100 adults/students to register receive a spirit item to cheer our Huskies to victory!

Registration Costs:

Adults (ages 12+) – $30.00/person
Children (ages 6 – 11) – $15.00/person (Youth M t-shirt and wristband only)
Children (ages 5 and under) – Free (wristband only, doesn’t include a t-shirt)
HCU current students/ HCU faculty and staff – $15.00/person

Adult/Student Registration Includes:

  1.  A super soft Family Weekend t-shirt
  2.  Wristband to attend the HCU football game and dinner at the Family Weekend Tailgate
  3.  One spirit button to show your HCU pride – Husky Mom, Husky Dad, or Husky spirit
  4.  Admittance to all Family Weekend activities

Registration closes Friday, October 4th.

 

Family Weekend 2024 Schedule

We are so excited to have you join us for Family Weekend. Our goal is to bring our Husky Family to yours! 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. As time permits on Saturday, you can explore and participate in as many activities below as you would like. Most are come and go.

Saturday, October 5

  • The HCU Alumni Association will host its 23rd annual Husky Hustle 5K Run & Walk to benefit scholarships. Students, faculty, alumni, and members of the community are welcome to participate in the event. Register here.

  • The HCU Mini Cheer Clinic is designed to introduce participants to HCU Cheer and teach them basic cheer skills and cheer etiquette. The clinic is designed for participants: K-5th Grade. Register here.

  • 1:00PM – 2:00PM: Family Weekend Check-In
    MD Anderson Student Center

    When you arrive to campus, please check-in at the MD Anderson Student Center where you will receive schedule information, your welcome bag & t-shirt, campus map, and wrist band to get into all Family Weekend festivities.

     

  • 1:00PM – 3:00PM: Husky Volleyball Game vs. UT Rio Grande Valley
    Sharp Gym

    Cheer our Husky volleyball team to victory as we challenge UT Rio Grande Valley. Admission is included with your Family Weekend wristband.

  • Campus Tours
    MD Anderson, 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!

  • Husky Snow Cone Break
    Outside MD Anderson Student Center

    Cool off with a refreshing snow cone from Kona Ice. Cost is included in your registration fee – just wear your Family Weekend wristband.

  • Morris Family Center for Law & Liberty Tours
    Morris Family Center for Law and Liberty

    Enjoy this self-guided tour through this iconic replica of Independence Hall. This new addition to our Husky campus is a stunning reminder of our country’s legacy and foundation.

  • Residence Life Open House
    Hodo Residence College Lobby

    Come and explore where your residential student is living!

  • 1:00PM – 3:00PM: Campus Photo Ops
    MD Anderson Student Center, Soccer Fields, and the University Academic Center

    Don’t miss these exciting Husky photo ops! At MD Anderson, we’ll have our official Family Weekend photo booth set-up in MD Anderson by the Family Weekend check-in tables. Step into the “HUSKIES” at the soccer fields for a silly family picture or embrace HCU’s desire for all to feel welcome at the University Academic Center’s “You Belong Here” mural.

     

  • Paw-fect Family Photos
    MD Anderson Student Center

    Gather your family and friends and have your picture taken to commemorate Family Weekend 2024!

  • Husky Gear Up!
    University Store, MD Anderson

    Utilize your 20% off coupon and add to your Husky spirit gear! Your coupon is valid for one item in the University Store, excluding books and food. Coupon expires 10/6/24.

  • Collegium Commuter Lounge
    MD Anderson Student Center, second floor above Chick-fil-A

    Join our Commuter Student Team to learn more about this exciting space, exclusively for commuter students. The lounge has been updated for fall 2024, and we are excited to show it off!

  • Husky Bingo
    Dillon II

    Win HCU spirit gear 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.

  • Student Art Showcase
    Baugh Center, second floor

    Visit the second floor of the Baugh Center to experience a hallway full of student art, created by students in our very own HCU art classes. The hallway leads you to one of our favorite student spaces, the Corner Pawket.

  • Husky Music Hour
    MD Anderson

    Need a break from the excitement? Come to MD Anderson to enjoy live music by HCU students and HCU-themed snacks.  This is the perfect place to hang out in between activities or as an avenue to just sit with your student and hear about their HCU adventure.

  • Museum Exhibits
    McNair Hall

    HCU is home to three unique museums – Dunham Bible, Southern History, and Decorative Arts. Come explore all of the museums right off of McNair Hall and experience rich biblical and southern history!

  • HCU Abroad
    Hinton Center, Room 126

    Join our Director of Study Abroad to learn more about upcoming study abroad opportunities for Summer 2025! This is such an exciting opportunity to experience another culture through both direct enrollment and faculty-led programs.

  • HCU Familias Unidas
    Hinton Center, Room 139 (Dillon I)

    ¡Ven a jugar Lotería con el equipo de HCU Familias Unidas y construye una comunidad de apoyo para tu Husky!

  • Honors College Open House
    Atwood I

    If your student is in the Honors College, visit the Honors College Open House and learn more about this program and the academic and social benefits that it offers.

  • College Open Houses
    See below by College

    Your student is here to become academic challenged and grow in their professional aptitude. We want you to see the  departments and unique offerings of our academic colleges.

    School of Christian Thought M.D. Anderson Student Center Meet the Dean of the School of Christian Thought while enjoying our student music hour.
    College of Science & Engineering Engineering – Atwood II 102, Science – Science 203 Explore the Engineering and Science Labs with COSE faculty!
    College of Arts & Humanities M.D. Anderson Student Center Meet the Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities while enjoying our student music hour.
    Archie W. Dunham College of Business Finance Lab, first floor Hinton Center The Hinton Center is the home of the fascinating Finance Lab!  If you’re a Business student, don’t miss the opportunity to show-off this exciting space.
    College of Education & Behavioral Sciences COEBS Lobby, third floor Hinton Center If you are an Education or Psychology student, this is a great time to explore your department offices.
    Linda Dunham School of Nursing Nursing Lobby, first floor Cullen Nursing Center Join the Dean of the Linda Dunham School of Nursing as she demonstrates the state-of-the-art Simulation Lab!

  • Family Weekend Tailgate
    Parking Lot by Atwood II (if rain, move to McNair Hall)

    Let’s get ready for some football – by eating some delicious pre-game food! Come join us for dinner, included with your Family Weekend wristband. There will also be face painting, music, and fun!

  • Husky Football vs. McNeese State University
    Husky Stadium

    Cheer our Huskies to victory as we face McNeese State University! Admission is included with your Family Weekend wristband.

Additional Weekend Activities

Men’s Soccer vs. Western Illinois University

7:00PM – 9:00PM, Sorrels Field

Admission is free.

Important Information

HCU Campus Map

We’re so excited to have you on campus for Family Weekend 2024! Check-in will be in the MD Anderson Student Center (designated with #5 on the map), so the best places to park are lots 2 and 3. On October 5, families and students are allowed to park anywhere that is not faculty/staff parking.