Updated as of 5:28 p.m. Sept. 26 to include location changes due to inclement weather.
Elon University is hosting its annual family weekend from Sept. 26-28. Parents, grandparents, and siblings will gather on campus for a weekend filled with events that everyone can enjoy.
For freshmen the weekend represents an important chance to reconnect with family while showing off the place they now call home, including for freshman Maddie Levis.
“I’m really excited for them to see the campus more in depth,” Levis said. “And for them to meet all my friends and just show them around.”
However, even though senior Savana Rivera’s parents aren’t coming, she said she is excited to get to know her friends' parents and have everyone together on campus for the weekend.
Elon’s Student Union Board, Department of Parent Engagement and many other campus offices will host events over the three days. In addition, there will be art performances such as ROCKapella and Instant Laughter Improv Show as well as men’s soccer and football games.
According to the National Weather Service, there will be a 90% chance of thunderstorms on Sept. 27. Due to the weather, Elon University announced that locations for some events taking place on Sept. 27 have changed.
*Pre-registration Required
Friday, September 26:
Registration and Check-In
10 a.m. - 5 p.m | McKinnon Hall
Check in to receive the full schedule of events planned for the weekend, pick up tickets for your pre-registered events, grab family weekend tshirts, and get other information and swag.
Elon Experiences and Office Hours
Noon - 3 p.m.
Explore all the exciting opportunities offered to students through Elon Experiences and other offices around campus.
Student Professional Development Center - First Floor of Moseley Center
Kernodle Center for Civic Life - Moseley Center 232
Undergraduate Research - Powell 108H
Center for Leadership - Moseley Center 230
Office of Student Involvement - Moseley Center 205
Center for Race, Ethnicity, & Diversity Education (CREDE) - Moseley Center 221
Student Government - Moseley Center 213
Gender & LGBTQIA Center - Moseley Center 209
Study Away Fair
Noon - 3 p.m. | Jordan Gym
Learn about study abroad opportunities, and connect with students and representatives from different programs.
Muslim Life at Elon Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Numen Lumen Pavilion 201
Students and families are invited to join Muslim Life at Elon for a catered lunch. Connect with other Muslim families, Imam Shane Atkinson, Muslim faculty and staff, and student leaders from Elon Muslim Society.
Phoenix Family Book Club
1 p.m - 1:45 p.m. | Global Commons 103
Join a conversation about this year’s common reading “First Gen” by Alejandra Campoverdi.
Family Weekend Jummah Prayer Service
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Numen Lumen Pavilion 210
Jummah Prayers for students and families hosted by Muslim Life at Elon
*Elon Campus Bike Tour
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Koury Athletic Center Room 106
Elon Outdoors staff lead a Bike tour of Elon’s campus. Limited space is available and registration is required. Bikes and helmets are provided.
*Fall Convocation with Katie Ledecky
3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. | Schar Center
Olympic medalist and world champion swimmer Katie Ledecky joins the Elon community in Schar Center to talk about her journey to success and the adversity she faced along the way to achieving her greatest goals. Tickets are $15 per person or free with an Elon ID, and can be purchased online or at the Center for the Arts Box Office.
Loy Farm and EcoVillage Open House
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | 2635 W. Front St. Burlington
Stop by Elon’s environmental living learning community to learn more about their initiative for sustainability and walk around our EcoVillage to get a glimpse into students' sustainable learning.
*Downtown Burlington Bike Tour
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Koury Athletic Center 106
Elon Outdoors staff lead a nine-mile bike tour of Downtown Burlington. Bikes and helmets are provided.
Phoenix 4th Friday
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Downtown Burlington
Join the community in Downtown Burlington and enjoy food trucks from local restaurants and activities.
Dancing in the Landscape
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Lambert Academic Village
The Department of Performing Arts sponsors a dance performance that highlights Elon’s campus.
Elon Wind Ensemble Concert: “The Natural World”
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | McCrary Theatre
Experience the beauty of the natural world through music by joining Elon’s Wind Ensemble.
*Skult Hillel Center Shabbat Celebration
5:30 p.m. | Skult Hillel Center
Elon's Jewish organization will host Shabbat services for families and students to attend.
Men’s Soccer
7 p.m. | Rudd Field
Bring your phoenix spirit to Rudd Field to watch the men’s soccer team defeat the Campbell Camels.
Music Department Faculty Concert
7:30 p.m. | Whitley Auditorium
Join in the anticipated tradition to watch a mixed program of faculty music performances including voice, piano and percussion.
SUBCinema
8 p.m. | Turner Theatre, Schar Hall
The Student Union Board will screen “Monsters University” in Turner Theatre and enjoy movie theater treats.
Family Game Night
8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Moseley Student Center
Mosely Student Center will host Family Game Night with household games and casino-style games such as Blackjack and Roulette. Chances to win great prizes!
Saturday, September 27:
Registration and Check-In
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Moseley Center
Check in to receive the full schedule of events planned for the weekend, pick up tickets for pre-registered events, grab family weekend t-shirts and get other information and swag.
*Coffee with the President
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. | Alumni Gym
Dr. Connie Book will join Elon families for coffee and a continental breakfast to begin your day of activities.
University Update
9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. | Alumni Gym
President Book will address families and welcome them to campus in Alumni Gym.
Academic Connections
10 a.m. – noon
Get to know your students' professors and dig deeper into the classes they are taking. Specific locations will be in the guide received at check-in.
History of Elon
10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Global Commons
A history session with Barry Bradberry, recently retired Dean of Admissions and Special Assistant to the President. He will discuss the journey of Elon and how our traditions have evolved over time.
Oak Originals
10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Moseley Center
Student Entrepreneurs showcase their ventures offering countless products and services to the community, and providing an opportunity for them to test their ideas.
*Elon Campus Story Tour
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Inman Admissions Welcome Center
Grandparents are offered the opportunity to enjoy the Elon Campus from the comfort of the Elon Express Busses.
*Phoenix Fan Fest
11a.m. – 2 p.m. | Schar Center
Hype up to support our Phoenix football team in their game against Hampton. Lunch will be classic North Carolina barbecue, and there will be games and music for all to enjoy.
Acorn Talks
11:15 a.m. – noon
Elon’s award-winning faculty and staff will teach mini-classes on many different topics that can be found on the session schedules.
Family Weekend Listening Session
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Global Commons Room 103
Hear from Jim Piatt, Senior Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs, on Elon's recently announced merger with Queens University.
Dancing in the Landscape
Noon – 1 p.m. | Ernest A. Koury Sr. Business Center 101
The Department of Performing Arts sponsors a dance performance that highlights Elon’s unique and beautiful campus.
*Football Game
2 p.m. | Rhodes Stadium
Get rowdy in Rhodes Stadium as the Phoenix compete against the Hampton Pirates. Tickets can be purchased on the Athletics ticketing website.
ROCKapella
6:30 p.m. AND 8:30 p.m. | Alumni Gym
Elon’s star-studded acapella groups perform.
Instant Laughter Improv Show
7 p.m. AND 8:30 p.m. | Yeager Recital Hall
Elon's improv troupe will perform sketches live for the Elon community to enjoy.
SUBCinema
8 p.m. AND 10:30 p.m. | Turner Theatre, Schar Hall
The Student Union Board will screen “Monsters University” in Turner Theatre and enjoy movie theater treats.
Sunday, September 28:
Family Hospitality Suite
9 a.m. – noon | Martin Alumni Center
Pick up t-shirts, and get more information about events being held on campus while taking a moment to get some coffee with our Parent Engagement staff.
Protest Worship and Brunch
10 a.m. | Holt Chapel
Protestant worship service followed by a brunch.
Catholic Mass
10 a.m. | Alumni Gym
Join the Catholic Campus Ministry for Sunday Mass.
*Catholic Ministry Brunch
11 a.m. | Koury West Lawn
Catered brunch with Catholic Campus Ministry, student leadership, and Father Peter Tremblay.
*Hillel Bagel Brunch
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Mckinnon Hall
Bagels and shmear provided by Hillel and an opportunity to get to know other Jewish families on campus.