Campus & Community

Family Weekend to Be Celebrated Sept. 27-29

Thursday, September 19, 2024, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University will welcome parents, families and student supporters to campus for the University’s annual Family Weekend, from Friday, Sept. 27, through Sunday, Sept. 29.

“We are very excited to welcome over 5,700 family members and supporters to campus to celebrate Family Weekend,” says Missy Mathis-Hanlon, director of parent and family services. “While Family Weekend is a tradition that dates back to the 1950s, we hope that today’s programming illustrates for families how focusing on the student experience both inside and outside the classroom is a winning combination for success throughout their student’s life.”

A family celebrating Family Weekend

Otto joins a family for the celebration of 2023 Family Weekend. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)

Family Weekend 2024

A wide variety of activities will be held throughout the weekend; registered families should check in at the tent in the Skytop parking lot. We’ve included some of the event highlights below; visit the Family Weekend registration page for the complete list of activities.

  • Study Abroad Fair, Friday, Sept. 27 from 1-3 p.m., Milton Atrium, Life Sciences Building.
  • Student Experience Showcase, featuring a wide range of topics such as Career Services, Getting Involved and Greek Life, Friday, Sept. 27, 3:30-5 p.m. Visit the University Community Calendar for times and locations of specific sessions.
  • Celebration of Identity, Friday, Sept. 27, 5-7 p.m., Barner-McDuffie House, 113 Euclid Ave., and Native Student Programs, 113 Euclid Ave.
  • An A Cappella Evening, Friday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m., Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center.
  • Schine Takeover, Friday, Sept. 27, 9-11 p.m., Schine Student Center
  • School and College Welcomes, Saturday, Sept. 28, 9-10:30 a.m. Visit the University Community Calendar for times and locations of specific sessions.
  • Syracuse Orange vs. Holy Cross football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, noon, JMA Wireless Dome (game is sold out).
  • Drive-In Movie at Skytop, “Inside Out 2,” Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 p.m., Skytop parking lot.
  • Family Weekend Fun Run, Sunday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m., Inn Complete, South Campus (must be registered to participate).
  • South Campus Showcase, Sun., Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with self-guided tours of the Goldstein Student Center, South Campus apartment tours at 321 Winding Ridge Road and a session on apartment and off-campus living at noon at the Skybarn.
A student poses with two family members inside a residence hall on campus.

University community members gather with InclusiveU students and their families in Huntington Hall to make signs for game day.

Download the OrangeNow Mobile App to Plan Your Weekend

OrangeNow, the official Syracuse University mobile app, includes a Family Weekend guide for parents and families that provides convenient, on-the-go access to:

  • check-in, parking and shuttle information; and
  • the events calendar for the weekend, which can be used to plot out a customized schedule by favoriting the events you want to attend.

Download OrangeNow on the App Store or Google Play and you’ll be ready to make the most of your weekend on campus!