General Information
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Schedule of Events
Last year's schedule of events is provided for your general reference. PLEASE NOTE: The schedule for Family Weekend 2012 will be posted in early August.
Open Classes
Many classes are open to visiting family members on Family Weekend Friday. A list of open classes will be posted approximately 1 week in advance. You may visit any class on the list, even if your student is not in the class.
When visiting classes, please remember to observe appropriate classroom etiquette -- turn off cell phones and refrain from having private conversations during the class. The students, professors, and your fellow visitors thank you!
Passes & Tickets
Your Family Weekend registration offers access to most campus events throughout the weekend. Online registration is now closed. In addition to all of the non-fee activities listed on the schedule, your pass grants you:
- Use of the Student Recreation Center (for guests 18 years and older)
- Great discounts at local area businesses and attractions
- Entry to the Campus Bookstore Wine & Cheese social
- Chance to win a $100 dining gift certificate
Please note!
- Family Weekend passes will not be mailed in advance.
- We recommend you purchase football tickets early. Questions about football tickets should be directed to the Athletic Ticket Box Office (757-221-3340).
- Refund Policy for picnic lunch tickets. Contact the [[w|studentaffairs, Office of Student Affairs]] (phone: 757-221-1236) if your plans change.
- Full refunds - for requests received before September 1, 2012
- Half refunds - for requests received from September 1 - September 14
- No refunds - September 15 - Family Weekend
Check-In
Registered families and guests should check-in at Phi Beta Kappa Hall to pick up your Family Weekend badges, picnic tickets (if purchased), a campus map, and a copy of the final schedule of activities. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions.
Rain Plans
- Most outdoor activities will be moved indoors if the weather is bad. Rain sites are listed next to each event in the schedule, as appropriate.
- Call the Special Events Information Line -- 757-221-3868 -- to find out if rain plans are in effect. Information on this line will be updated throughout the weekend, as necessary.