Family Weekends at OSU are a great time to visit your student on campus and spend some quality time together. OSU hosts two weekends per year in September and April. In the past, these were also called Dad’s Day or Mom’s Day which led to some confusion. We're all in the same Cowboy Family, so let’s make this easy. Family Weekends are for anyone you call family whether they're in the Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities will be administered in compliance with the law as of June 27, 2025. Here, you’ll find essential resources like the 2024-2025 OSU Parent & Family Calendar, Academic Calendar, and information on Academic Advising, the Office of the Registrar, and FERPA. Stay informed with details on housing and keep track of campus events with the OSU Event Calendar. The Tim & Kathleen Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship 1636 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43201 As the semester winds down, we are excited to share our full event calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year! Buckeye Family Tailgate : Oct. 4, 2025 Legacy Dinner : March 27, 2026 Buckeye Family Parent & Family Weekend at Oregon State University is a biannual celebration designed to welcome families and friends of OSU students. The event is packed with a variety of activities, including fun events, engaging workshops, lively entertainment, campus tours, educational sessions, and numerous opportunities to connect with the OSU community. OSU welcomes families to visit their students on campus and in the community at any time throughout the year, but each semester we host a designated Family Weekend to celebrate the Cowboy family and provide special opportunities for immediate, extended and chosen family members to spend some quality time with their students. Family Weekends Four times each year, Ohio University 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. What's Fall Family Weekend 2024? Family Weekend at Oregon State University is an annual celebration designed to welcome families and friends of OSU students. The event is packed with a variety of activities, including fun events, engaging workshops, lively entertainment, campus tours, educational sessions, and numerous opportunities to connect with the OSU community. Family Weekend is held Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities will be administered in compliance with the law as of June 27, 2025. When visiting for parents weekend, there’s lots to see in the 15th largest city—both on and off campus. FOOD, BEER, AND SPIRITS Depending on what year at Ohio State your child is, they may not be able to partake in consuming alcoholic drinks, but you certainly can. Family Weekends at OSU are a great time to visit your student on campus and spend some quality time together. We host two weekends per year in September and April. In the past, these were also called Dad’s Day or Mom’s Day which led to some confusion. We're all in the same Cowboy Family, so let’s make this easy. Family Weekends are for anyone you call family whether they're in the family Parent and Family Weekend Thank you for attending Spring Family Weekend 2024! Your presence made the event truly special. We hope you enjoyed the activities, connected with your student and other families, and created lasting memories. We're excited to announce that Fall Family Weekend 2025 will be Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 9. Sibs, Kids and Family Day 2025 Sibs, Kids and Family Day is a day in which any Ohio State faculty, staff, or student can invite any child, sibling, family member or friend of the family to the campus to experience the excitement of life as a Buckeye! Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26 at noon ET. Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities will be administered in compliance with the law as of June 27, 2025. Experience a Buckeye game day on campus and join us for our annual Buckeye Family Tailgate, our main event for the autumn semester! This year's Buckeye Family Tailgate will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4! Important: Tailgate registration does not include tickets to the football game. If you are interested in purchasing football tickets, you can purchase tickets on Ohio State's Ticketmaster site Below you will find our Sibs, Kids and Family Day 2025 schedule as an example of what to expect for Buckeye Family Day 2026. Some of the boxes will allow you to click them for more information about that particular event. Saturday, March 28, 2026 Buckeye Family Day is a day in which any Ohio State faculty, staff, or student can invite any family member or friend of the family to the campus to experience the excitement of life as a Buckeye! Please check back in January for information about registration. For a sample list of events, please see our 2025 event schedule to have an idea of what to expect in March. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Parent & Family Weekend 2025 Friday, Oct. 24 There's so much to do and see in Central Oregon. Come early! Hike Shevlin Park, around Todd Lake or along the Deschutes River. Explore downtown Bend and walk through Drake Park. Shop with your Bend Beav at the Old Mill District. Then enjoy dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants. Hikes
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