Family Weekend
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Family Weekend
October 20-22, 2023
Family Weekend 2023
We are so excited to have you on-campus and in the La Crosse area for Family Weekend on October 20-22, 2023. We would like for you to register for us to gauge how many families will be participating this year! Please register here. Please note that registration is different than purchasing your tickets to attend events scheduled for Family Weekend. You will need to register and purchase tickets for any non-free admission events.
We are excited to see you on-campus! Whether you come for one day or the whole weekend, we look forward to having you visit.
Check out our Parents & Families webpage for other important information!
Family Weekend Details
Click here to purchase tickets. You will pick up your tickets at the Information Center desk in the Student Union (first floor).
Please note: You do not have to purchase your student a ticket to any sporting events as with their Eagle ID, they get free access to games. For other ticketed events, though, your student will need a ticket.
Discounted tickets for football and soccer are only available through the pre-sale event. Tickets may be purchased on the day of the event at regular pricing.
Have questions or need assistance? Please contact our ticket office at 608.785.8877.
Tickets for UWL Department of Theatre and Dance's production of Dr. Fautus will be available at this link beginning October 1st.
During Family Weekend, you may park in campus lots after 2 pm on Friday, October 20 until 2 pm on Sunday, October 22 during the day without a permit in Commuter Lots, marked with a C. Click here to access a campus map, for reference.
Space in our Residential Lots is very limited, please only park there for a limited time (ie: taking items up to your students' room) and then move your vehicle to a Commuter Lot.
Overnight parking is not permitted in either type of lot without a permit. You are welcome to purchase a weekend pass for overnight parking ($5/night if you need one) by contacting Parking Services.
There will be concessions during the Football Game.
Whitney Dining Center will be open all weekend, you may purchase a ticket at Whitney to eat the day of.
For dining options off-campus, we encourage you to visit the Explore La Crosse page and to make reservations!
If you need any special accommodations during Family Weekend, please contact Colleen Schulz at nsfp@uwlax.edu.
Schedule
| Time | Event | Location | Cost |
|
3-4:15 p.m. |
Self-Guided Campus Tour We encourage you to participate in our self-guided tour of campus. You can visit campus offices including: the Student Life Office, Career Services, International Education and Engagement, Financial Aid, and more! |
2320 Student Union, Admissions Office |
Free |
| 6 p.m. |
Free Movie Friday Join us for this week's free movie, Grease! Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board (CAB) |
Student Union, Movie Theater (Lower Level of the Student Union) |
Free |
| 6-7 p.m. |
Dessert Reception Mix and mingle with other UWL families, members of the Parent Advisory Board, and campus partners. |
Student Union, 2nd floor outside of Bluffs |
Free |
|
7-8 p.m. |
BINGO Join us for a fun night of BINGO – fun for the whole family! Sponsored by: CAB |
Student Union, Bluffs |
Ticketed event. UWL students will also need a ticket. Click here to purchase tickets. |
|
7:30 p.m. |
Dr. Faustus Sponsored by: UWL Department of Theatre and Dance |
Truman R. Lowe Center for the Arts |
Ticketed event. UWL students will also need a ticket. Click here to purchase tickets. |
|
8-10 p.m. |
Live Band Karaoke! Live out your rock star dreams and belt out your favorite tunes, backed by a LIVE band! Sponsored by CAB |
Entertainment Cafe, Student Union | Free |
| Time | Event | Location | Cost |
| Ongoing |
Self-Guided Hike Explore the beautiful La Crosse area, resources are listed on the Rec Sports Outdoor Activities Resources List! |
Coulee Region |
Free |
| 9 a.m. |
Field Bean Bag Tournament Join Rec Sports for a free bag toss tournament on Drake Field! No registration is necessary - limited spots available. Teams will be placed into a single-elimination bracket on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the bracket is full, we will begin the first games. Prizes given out to the winning team! See you on Drake Field. |
Drake Field | Free |
| 9 a.m. | Parent Advisory Board Meeting | Student Union 2310, Senate Chamber | |
| 1 p.m. |
Football vs University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh |
Roger Harring Stadium |
Ticketed event for guests. UWL students get in for free with their Eagle ID. Click here to purchase tickets. |
| 4-6 p.m. |
Volunteer with UWL: Cardmaking Join the Leadership and Involvement Center for an on-campus service project. We will make greeting cards for area hospitals and nursing homes! |
Student Union, Entertainment Cafe |
Free |
| 5 p.m. |
Soccer vs University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire |
VMSC Grass Field (Formerly UWL Tennis Courts) |
Ticketed event for guests. UWL students get in for free with their Eagle ID. Click here to purchase tickets. |
| 6 p.m. |
Free Movie Saturday Join us for this week's free movie Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle! Sponsored by: CAB |
Student Union, Movie Theater (Lower Level of the Student Union) |
Free |
| 7 p.m. |
Mentalist Wes Mathison |
Student Union, Bluffs |
Ticketed event for guests and UWL students. Click here to purchase tickets. |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Accessible Movie Night partnership with DREAM and CAB Join us for this week's free movie Encanto! Sponsored by: DREAM and CAB |
Student Union Lawn |
Free |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Dr. Faustus Sponsored by: UWL Department of Theatre and Dance |
Truman R. Lowe Center for the Arts |
Ticketed event. UWL students will also need a ticket. Click here to purchase tickets. |
| Time | Event | Location | Cost |
| 1-3 p.m. |
Orchestra Concert Sponsored by UWL Music Department |
Viterbo University Fine Arts Center |
Free |
| 2 p.m. |
Dr. Faustus Sponsored by UWL Department of Theatre and Dance |
Truman R. Lowe Center for the Arts |
Ticketed event. UWL students will also need a ticket. Click here to purchase tickets. |
| 3:25 p.m. |
Packer Game |
Student Union, Entertainment Cafe |
Free |