Hofstra’s Family Weekend is scheduled for Friday, September 27-Sunday, September 29, 2024. We are excited to welcome you again to our beautiful campus! Book your hotel room early. View nearby hotels with Hofstra rates.
FAMILY WEEKEND 2024
Events and times below are subject to change.
Friday, September 27, 2024
6-8 p.m. Check-In and View Parent and Family Council Door Prizes, Multipurpose Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus
8-10 p.m. Pride Showcase Student Talent Show
Saturday, September 28, 2024
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Check-In, Multipurpose Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus
9-2 p.m. View Parent and Family Council Door Prizes
9-10:15 a.m. Family Breakfast
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Faculty Lectures, Spirit Support Showcase, Arboretum Tour
Noon-2 p.m. Pride Expo by Student Groups
1-3 p.m. Hofstra Volleyball vs. Hampton University
2-4 p.m. Hofstra Men’s Soccer vs. Elon University
2-7 p.m. Fall Festival Concert and Carnival (included only in All-Inclusive Fee)
~7 p.m. Fireworks by Grucci
Sunday, September 29, 2024
8 a.m. -3 p.m. Open Fitness Center
1-3 p.m. Hofstra Women’s Soccer vs. Towson University
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
The religious communities will post their schedule here closer to the event.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FEES, WRISTBANDS, AND EVENTS:
REGISTRATION FEES (Choose one; do not include your Hofstra student):
1. Family Events - $15 per person online, $25 per person on site
Parents and family members of Hofstra students have access to all Family Weekend events except the Fall Festival Concert and Carnival.
2. All-Inclusive Family Weekend - $50 per person online, $75 per person on site
Parents and family members of Hofstra students have access to all Family Weekend events.
Please make sure to consult the Family Weekend Program above prior to purchasing your registration since HOFSTRA CAN ISSUE NO REFUNDS FOR PURCHASED FEES AND WRISTBANDS. The online pre-registration at lower prices ends on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
DO NOT PURCHASE A WRISTBAND/TICKET FOR YOUR HOFSTRA STUDENTS Hofstra students attend all events for free but must check in at the Multipurpose Room, Mack Student Center, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Saturday to receive wristbands to be able to be admitted to the Concert and Carnival. Students must have their EventPass on their phone and must check in by 5 p.m.
We do not issue or mail the purchased registration tickets home. You will receive an automated purchase confirmation email. Your name will be on the check-in list and you will receive your registration materials at the c heck-i n area in the Mack Student Center, Multipurpose Room . The purchaser should present their photo ID card or the confirmation email to pick up their registration packet.
Children aged 12 and older pay adult prices. Children 11 years of age and under are free for all events. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONCERT MAY CONTAIN ADULT CONTENT. The Carnival, concurrent with the concert, offers activities and rides for younger and older children.
If you have any questions, please call the Parent and Family Programs at (516) 463-4698 or email parents@hofstra.edu.
PARENT AND FAMILY COUNCIL DOOR PRIZES
Every registered family will receive a free door prize ticket (one per family) to enter the Parent and Family Council Door Prizes drawing. You will be able to view the beautiful baskets at the check-in area in the Student Center Multipurpose Room on Friday and Saturday. Throughout the weekend, Parent and Family Council is happy to provide an opportunity to win big prizes s, connect to other families, and learn how to get engaged with other Parent and Family Council projects.
FALL FESTIVAL CONCERT AND CARNIVAL
The Fall Festival Concert and Carnival take place in an open field, rain or shine. Please bring your lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas, and your other wet- and hot-weather gear. Food will be available for purchase on the field. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONCERT MAY CONTAIN ADULT CONTENT. The Carnival offers activities and rides for younger and older children.
If you have questions about Family Weekend, please call Parent and Family Programs at 516-463-4698 or email parents@hofstra.edu.