The University of Chicago invites you to Family Weekend 2019, a campus-wide celebration in honor of parents, grandparents, and all extended family. Guests are encouraged to explore the campus and take advantage of the unique opportunities that the weekend provides. Visitors can discover more about the student experience by attending our model classes, open houses, information sessions, and tours of campus architecture and the surrounding neighborhood.
Check-in will take place on Friday beginning at 10 a.m. and on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. in Ida Noyes Hall. Each family will receive a packet containing a schedule of events and Family Weekend identification for access to events.
A full schedule of the weekend’s activities and a list of model classes offered will be posted on our website, familyweekend.uchicago.edu, during the month of September. Please note that space for some events may be limited.
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Advanced registration for the weekend is strongly encouraged and may be completed online at familyweekend.uchicago.edu.
Registration opens online on Wednesday, September 18th and closes on Sunday, October 20th. The registration fee is $50 for each adult. University of Chicago students and family members 18 years old or younger may attend for free.
All events are held in handicapped-accessible areas. If you have questions about accessibility, contact us via phone at (773) 702-8616 or via email at [email protected].
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The University of Chicago invites younger family members (ages 6-12) to Mini Maroons on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Kids will play games, create crafts, and make new friends!
You will be able to register for Mini Maroons online. A $10 fee covers the expenses of a t-shirt, snacks, crafts, and sport activities.
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The Family Weekend website contains answers to many frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions or need assistance with your registration, contact College Programming and Orientation via phone at (773) 702-8616 or via email at [email protected].
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U C H I C A G OF A M I LY W E E K E N DOCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 27, 2019
S C H E D U L EAT A G L A N C E
S U N DAY, O C TO B E R 2 7
S AT U R DAY, O C TO B E R 2 6
F R I DAY, O C TO B E R 2 5Welcome Reception & Registration 10AM-4PM
Museum Open Houses
Neighborhood Bus Tours
Financial Aid Open House
Ratner Athletics Center Open House
Information Sessions for Career Advancement,
Student Health, Academic Advising, and
Study Abroad
Resident Deans’ Receptions
Registration Continues 8-11:30AM
Museum Open Houses
Ratner Athletics Center Open House
Mini Maroons
Carillon and Neighborhood Bus Tours
Model Classes
Family Weekend Cook-Out
Improv Show at the Revival Theater
Dean’s Champagne Brunch (remarks at 11:30AM;
concludes by 12:30)
Museum Open Houses
Information Sessions for Career Advancement,
Student Health, Academic Advising and Study
Abroad (concludes by 2:00 PM)
Meet representatives from Career Advancement, the Student Health Service, Academic Advising and Study Abroad to learn more about opportunities and programs from the College.
Mix and mingle with other UChicago families at our Family Weekend Cook-out in Harper Quad. Food, games, music, and more will be provided.
Dean John W. Boyer hosts Sunday brunch in honor of our parent and family community with remarks at 11:30 AM.
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