Family Weekend Schedule

*Family Weekend Check-In
12:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Front Lobby, LSU Student Union
Registered participants should check in to pick up their Family Weekend packet that includes a schedule of events, nametags, other souvenirs, and t-shirts (only if pre-ordered).

*Family Weekend Silent Auction
12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Front Lobby, LSU Student Union
Support the LSU Student Affairs Emergency Support Fund by participating in the Family Weekend Silent Auction. 100% of proceeds will go directly to LSU students who need financial assistance in emergency situations. Bidding will be open from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday only. 

Check Out a Lecture!
You're invited to attend the classes below with your Tiger. Please arrive to the class prior to the start time listed below. Seating is limited.

• OCS 7001 - Modeling the Marine Atmosphere – Data Assimilation
  9:30 a.m. | Energy, Coast, and Environment Building (ECE) Room 1280

• Coast & Environment Grad Student Seminar - *There is no lecture scheduled for this day; students will be working on presentations.
  1:00 p.m. | Energy, Coast, and Environment Building (ECE) Room 1280

Sweet Treats with HSS
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
In front of Hodges Hall
Stop by Hodges Hall and enjoy a cool treat with the College of Humanities & Social Sciences! Grab a refreshing snowball, take a family picture in our photo booth, and mingle with Dean Troy Blanchard and our academic advisors!

E.J. Ourso College of Business Tours
1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Tours Depart from the BEC Rotunda
Enjoy a walking tour of the Business Education Complex (BEC).

Center for Freshman Year Open House
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
150 Allen Hall
Meet the UCFY academic counselors, tour the advising center, and learn how we can support your student’s success this year.

College of Human Sciences & Education Sneaux Cones with the Dean
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Exxon Quadrangle (between Middleton and Hill Memorial Libraries)
Join the College of Human Sciences & Education's faculty, staff, and ambassadors for an afternoon of casual conversation and ice-cold Sneaux Cones with Interim Dean Roland Mitchell. Additionally, parents and students can come to our Pop-Up Advising Table to learn more about CHSE student organizations, study abroad opportunities, academic advising, etc. 

Welcome Social with Residential Life
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Lobbies of: Bayou, Blake, Broussard, Cedar, Cypress, ECA Activity Center, Evangeline, Gulf, Herget, Laville, Miller, Pentagon Activity Center, Residential College Complex – East Hall, Riverbend, Spruce, WCA Activity Center 
This will be a casual, drop-in event where residents can greet their arriving family members, enjoy juice and cookies, meet our hall management team, and then get ready for a fun weekend of events!

Center for Academic Success: Maximizing Success
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Shell Tutorial Center, 141B Middleton Library
Stop by Shell Tutorial Center to learn about the free academic support resources offered by the Center for Academic Success, including tutoring, study groups, Supplemental Instruction, academic coaching, and more.

College of Agriculture Ice Cream Social
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Human Ecology Building Lobby
Join the deans, faculty, staff, and peer mentors from the College of Agriculture for an afternoon ice cream social! Serving our famous AgCenter Dairy Store ice cream, parents and guests can enjoy casual conversation and learn more about what opportunities are coming up in the college. A special recognition program will also be hosted for attendees at this event.

Cookies, Coffee, and Convos with the College of Engineering
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Capstone Gallery in Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Come for specialty cookies, coffee, and conversation with College of Engineering, staff, and students. Families can meet the Dean, take a tour of our state-of-the-art building, and check out last year’s capstone design projects and posters.

College of Science presents "Your Question Next" Meet and Greet
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
At front entrance of Hatcher Hall
Stop by to visit with College of Science staff, faculty and student government representatives, while enjoying light refreshments.

*Family Weekend Welcome Buffet - *Purple or Gold Package Guests Only
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Center Lobby, LSU Student Union
Come visit us at our opening event for LSU Family Weekend! After you have checked in, enjoy some delicious BBQ and mingle with other LSU families. Dinner will be served in the Center Lobby on the second floor of the LSU Student Union. Seating will be available in the Tiger Lair and Royal Cotillion Ballroom. Dinner will be served continuously throughout the evening, so please arrive at your convenience.

*Family Weekend Dessert Social - *Purple or Gold Package Guests Only
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Front Patio, Barnes & Noble at LSU
All registered guests for Family Weekend are invited to attend this event to mingle with other families and enjoy delicious desserts and coffee. 

Get to know NAACP
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 
African American Culture Center
Come get to know the NAACP organization and what we do in the Baton Rouge Community. Our organization is newly revamped, and we're excited to share more about opportunities for LSU students. 

Tigerama presented by the LSU Department of Bands
7:00 p.m.
LSU Union Theater
Tigerama is an annual LSU tradition with performances by the Tiger Band, Golden Girls, Colorguard, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Winds.
Cost: Tickets range from $25-$65 each. 
Purchase tickets here.

LSU School of Theatre's production of Trouble in Mind
Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Shaver Theatre, Music & Dramatic Arts Building
Cost: Adult tickets are $19 each. Student tickets are $11 each.
View available showtimes and purchase tickets.

*Family Association Game Night - *Exclusive Event for Family Association Members
Bingo: 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom, LSU Student Union
Trivia: 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. in the Live Oak Lounge, First Floor of the LSU Student Union
Enjoy fun for the whole family with bingo, trivia, and prizes! There will be two rounds of games – the first round will be held from 8:10 – 9:00 p.m., and the second round will be held from 9:10 – 10:00 p.m.

*Family Weekend Check-In
7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Front Lobby, LSU Student Union
Arriving on Saturday? Stop by the LSU Student Union to check in and pick up your Family Weekend packet that includes a schedule of events, nametags, and other souvenirs.

*Family Weekend Tailgate
8:00 - 10:30 a.m.
LSU Parade Ground (South end, closest to Student Union)
Tailgating is an LSU Tradition! Join us for a pre-game buffet and tailgate festivities, featuring music from After 8 band, inflatables, a photo booth, face painting, and more! Look for our white tents, Family Weekend flags, and balloons.

*Family Weekend Cornhole Tournament
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
LSU Parade Ground (next to the stage)
Sign up between 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. to enter your family into the cornhole tournament. Teams consist of two people. Competition will begin at 8:45 a.m. The winning family will be announced at 10:00 a.m., and the grand prize is a $100 gift card to Barnes & Noble at LSU!

Sediment Tank Demonstration
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Outside of the Energy, Coast & Environment Building (ECE) - west end
The College of the Coast & Environment invites you to see Dr. Gulio Mariotti demonstrate his sediment tank prior to the football game. This demonstration is always a popular event!

LSU Football Team Walks Down “Victory Hill”
9:40 a.m.
Located at the top of N. Stadium Drive

Golden Band from Tigerland marches down “Victory Hill”
10:10 a.m.
Located at the top of N. Stadium Drive 

Golden Band from Tigerland takes the field for pregame performance
10:45 a.m.
Tiger Stadium

Kickoff, LSU Football vs. Utah State
11:00 a.m.
Tiger Stadium
Clear Bag Policy: LSU’s “clear bag” policy will be in effect for all athletic venues and is aimed to speed up gate entries and enhance fan safety. View the clear bag policy here. As a part of your Family Weekend package, all registered families will be provided one clear bag that meets these requirements.

*Jazz Brunch - *Gold Package Guests Only
Two time slots offered:
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Royal Cotillion Ballroom, LSU Student Union
Join us as we close out Family Weekend with an all-you-care-to-eat, southern-style brunch buffet, featuring a live Jazz Band, and end-of-weekend slideshow. 

LSU Volleyball vs. Ole Miss
Begins at 1:00 p.m.
Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC)
Free admission. No tickets required. 

LSU School of Theatre's production of Trouble in Mind
Show begins at 2:00 p.m.
Shaver Theatre, Music & Dramatic Arts Building
Cost: Adult tickets are $19 each. Student tickets are $11 each.
View available showtimes and purchase tickets.