SMSU Family Weekend

Family Weekend is a tradition at SMSU that brings parents, siblings, grandparents, and family members to campus to have fun with their student and experience campus with them. Celebrate family with students who have loved ones far away! We are all a part of the #MustangFamily!

Friday, September 25

10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Student Center Mustang Zone (Free Play)
SC 213, Upper Student Center
Stop in for games, popcorn, candy, and a place to hang out between Family Weekend activities.

1:00–3:00 p.m. Mini Golf
McFarland Library
Stop by the McFarland Library in the Bellows Academic Building for a round of mini golf!

Dinner On Your Own*

7:00 p.m. Planetarium Show
SM 108
We will take a cosmic journey starting with the sky as seen from your backyard. From there, we launch from Earth into space to explore the planets of our solar system. Beyond the solar system lie the stars, where we continue our journey to the limits of our best telescopes. Come along with us on this epic journey in time and space, followed by a Laser Light Show. (Limited seating for 65) 

Saturday, September 26

Breakfast On Your Own*

10:00–11:00 a.m. RHA DIY Bead Bracelets and Keychains
Upper Student Center

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Student Center Coffeehouse Hours*

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Campus Tour
Check-in at Student Center East Entrance (optional)
Schedules / Maps at Conference Center (CC) Entrances, Lower Level Lobby

11:30 a.m. Family Weekend Brunch
CC Upper Level Ballroom
Brunch will include a program with Student Body President John Haler, SMSU President Dr. David P. Jones, and Dean of Students Jefferson Lee IV. 

RSVP by September 19

12:00–6:00 p.m. Student Center Mustang Zone (Free Play)
SC 213, Upper Student Center
Stop in for games, popcorn, candy, and a place to hang out between Family Weekend activities.

1:00 p.m. SMSU Chemistry Club Reaction Show
SM Science & Math 107/Natural History Museum

2:00 p.m. SMSU Volleyball vs. Augustana*
PE Gym

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12:00–3:00 p.m. William Whipple Art Gallery Hours
Magnus Hirschfeld Queer Revolutionary Library Exhibit
Use the SMSU Library Entrance

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. SAC Event: Polaroid Tailgate
R/A Parking Lot

Dinner on your own*

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SMSU Football v Wayne State*
Mattke Field at the Schwan (Tackle Cancer & Gold Out Game)

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*denotes cost involved 

Check back for schedule updates!

Marshall Hotel and Lodging Information 

For more information, contact the Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Activities at (507) 537-7396 or Joshuan.McNeal@SMSU.edu.