Family Weekend
At UAFS we believe family is important to your success, and we want to celebrate you. On behalf of New Student and Family programs, we want to invite you to join us for Family Weekend!
This is a time to enjoy campus events and activities with your student. Participate in our Monster Dash 5K, attend our Family Weekend Tailgate and Chili Cook-off, then head over to Stubblefield to see our volleyball team compete. We hope to see you on campus!
Register for Family Weekend Here!
| Date | Time | Event |
| Oct. 18, 2024 |
4:30 p.m. (Check-in at Stubblefield Hospitality Room) |
Check-in with pumpkin painting and refreshments |
| Oct. 18, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. |
UAFS vs. University of Nebraska at Kearney |
| Oct. 19, 2024 |
8:00 a.m. |
Monster Dash 5K hosted by Kappa Sigma |
| Oct. 19, 2024 |
11:00 a.m. (Echols Parking Lot) |
Family Weekend Tailgate and Chili Cook-off |
| Oct. 19, 2024 |
1:00 p.m. |
UAFS VS Fort Hays State University |
* UAFS vs. Fort Hays (October 19th at 1:00pm) will be our pink-out game, in which we will be honoring cancer survivors.
Family of the Year Nomination
Do you have an amazing family or support system? Nominate them for the UAFS Family of the Year Award. Created by the UAFS Student Government Association, the Family of the Year Award will be presented after the second set of the volleyball game. Deadline to submit a nomination is October 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Nominate your Family of the Year
Monster Dash 5K
Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at the Monster Dash 5K! This family-friendly race is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and dash through a fun, spooky course that’s sure to delight kids and adults alike. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Halloween festivities with some healthy, heart-pounding fun! 5K is hosted by Kappa Sigma. Deadline to register is October 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Lion Family Newsletter
Our team is busy preparing the schedule of events for this year's Family Weekend. You can get the latest information on Family Weekend and other activities taking place at UAFS by subscribing to the Lion Family Newsletter.
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