UND Family Weekend
Welcome to the UND family.
Family Weekend activities are designed to help you feel at home on campus and learn what your UND student's life is like on campus. Join us for a weekend full of social, art and athletic events in Grand Forks.
Family Weekend 2024
Family Weekend 2024 will take place October 18-20.
- Attending Family Weekend is free. There is no advance registration required and all family members are welcome to join in the activities. Please note that if an event has a cost associated with it and/or prior registration required, you will find that information within the event details.
- If you have a younger student at home, please note that October 17-18 is our Fall Open House. If you have a future Hawk that would be interested in participating in the Fall Open House, please register in advance.
- UND campus departments and buildings are open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Family Weekend attendees are welcome to park on levels 4 and 5 of the parking ramp or in the Gorecki Alumni Association lot at no cost on Friday between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Family Weekend Activities
Stop by to grab a schedule of events for the weekend, UND swag, Grand Forks Scavenger Hunt information card, and snacks.
Friday
2 – 6 p.m. at the Gorecki Alumni Center
Saturday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Wilkerson Commons Main Floor
Complete the scavenger hunt any time between 1 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday to be eligible for prizes. Winners will be announced Sunday at 3 p.m. at the conclusion of the UND Soccer Game.
Pick up your scavenger hunt information card from the Family Weekend Welcome Center.
Meet and greet with ResLife staff for students and their parents to learn more about the benefits of becoming an RA on campus for the next academic year. Light refreshments will be served.
Friday
2:30-4 p.m. Wilkerson Commons Main Floor
Free event, with food and beverages provided free of charge. Up to 200 attendees can attend.
Friday
6 p.m. at the Gorecki Alumni Center
Family Weekend guests ages 18+ are welcome to experience all that the Wellness Center has to offer with your UND student.
Guests must be accompanied by a currently enrolled UND student and bring a government issued photo ID.
Saturday
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. at UND Wellness Center
Sunday
11 a.m. - 9 p.m. at UND Wellness Center
Students and families are welcome to enjoy brunch on campus. Please register in advance here.
Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Wilkerson Dining Center
Stop by the Chester Fritz Library to paint a pumpkin, play a videogame, and enjoy snacks.
Saturday
9 a.m. – 12 p.m at the Chester Fritz Library
Saturday
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m in Robin Hall, Room 123
Athletics Events
Student tickets are free and are claimed via the Green & White Account. If you want to be guaranteed to sit with your student, please purchase them a ticket.
Family Tickets are available for $12/person.
Saturday
Alerus Center | 1 p.m.
Free admission.
Pick up a voucher at the Family Weekend Welcome Center for a free beverage from Happy Camper Coffee – the coffee camper will be with us at the UND Soccer Game from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday
Bronson Field | 1 p.m.
Greater Grand Forks Community Events
Cost: $11/person
Address: 42969 160th Street SW, East Grand Forks, MN
Hours
- Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 - 6 p.m.
Details
The tour will leave from the Sioux Shop.
- Cost is $12/person for ages 18 and older; $6/person for ages 5-17; and free for children under 5yrs old (must be accompanied by an adult).
- Tours will see REA, Olympic Arena, and Betty and will last approximately 1hour.
- Each tour can accommodate 40 people at max.
Times
Friday tour times: 1:30., 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30 p.m.
Saturday tour times: 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 12:30 p.m.
Please call 701.777.6636 to make a reservation for your tour
Details
2448 20th Avenue NE
Emerado, ND
Cost: $15/person
Hours
- Friday: 3 – 7 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Details
- Show is at the Empire Arts Center.
- Cost: $33/person at door, options to order in advance for a discount
Time
Show is at 7:30 p.m.
Details
20753 440th Avenue SW
East Grand Forks, MN
Cost: $8/person
Hours
Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Details
Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Empire Arts Center
Cost: $2/person – purchase tickets at the door
Time
Show begins at 1 p.m.
Details
Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Alerus Center
Tickets range from $32-$57
Time
Event begins at 7 p.m.
Details
Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center
Tickets are $35/adult ticket; $20/student ticket. Tickets can be purchased at b2wins.com
Time
The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Learn more about Grand Forks and all of the events happening around town!
On-Campus Dining Options
Memorial Union Food Court & Wilkerson Dining Center