Family Weekends
Four times each year, 51ÂÒÂ× welcomes families and friends to reconnect with their college students on the Athens Campus. Family Weekends offer a wide range of activities, from sporting events to outdoor adventures to concerts and performing arts. More information for each weekend will become available as they get closer.
2024–2025 Family Weekends
Family Weekend
Sept. 13-15, 2024
Dads Weekend
Nov. 1-3, 2024
Sibs Weekend
Feb. 7-9, 2025
Moms Weekend
April 4-6, 2025
2025–2026 Family Weekends
Family Weekend
Sept. 19-21, 2025
Dads Weekend
Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025
Sibs Weekend
Feb. 6-8, 2026
Moms Weekend
April 10-12, 2026
Events
Please view the full calendar for all events. This page only offers a preview of what is planned for each weekend.
Friday, April 4
9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Jennings House
Friday, April 4
12:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Nelson Commons
Friday, April 4
1:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Morton Lawn
Friday, April 4
3:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Dairy Barn Arts Center
Friday, April 4
3:00 PM — 4:30 PM
Bentley Hall
Friday, April 4
4:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Jefferson Hall
Prepare for Your Visit
Explore Campus From Your Couch
In preparation for your visit, dive into a virtual tour of the Athens Campus. You'll love our bricks, history and Bobcat pride!
Bobcat Family Weekend 2023!
Bobcat families celebrated OHIO during a festive Family Weekend, Sept. 6-8. The weekend kicked off with Vice President for Student Affairs Lyn Redington, Dean of Students Kathy Fahl, Provost Elizabeth Sayrs and President Lori Stewart Gonzalez.