Family Weekend Schedule
Family Weekend will be held September 23-25, 2022. More details about the Family Weekend schedule will be posted here as they become available.
*The 2021 Schedule of Events is included below as a reference to what type of events your family can typically expect for Family Weekend.
Family Weekend sponsored events that typically require pre-registration and a Family Weekend nametag are highlighted in yellow below.
Family Weekend Check-In
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2nd Floor, Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore
Registered participants should check in to pick up your Family Weekend materials,
including nametags, meal tickets, buttons, and other souvenirs prior to attending
your first event.
Family Weekend Silent Auction
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (in-person) / all weekend (virtual bidding)
2nd Floor, Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore
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
open online on Thursday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. CST. Silent auction items will be
available to view in-person only on Friday, November 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Get to Know Tau Sigma
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2nd Floor, Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore
Tau Sigma is an academic honor society. We promote academic excellence and university
involvement in transfer students!
Entrepreneurship Open House
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mark and Judy Weaver Ideation Lab | 3rd Floor , Business Education Complex (BEC) Rotunda
Head to the Ideation Lab, grab a slice of pizza, and learn more about our entrepreneurship
offerings. Faculty and staff will be on hand to discuss the BS Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship
minor, and other innovative offerings from the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship
& Information Systems.
Gain a Competitive Edge
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Room 1125, Business Education Complex (BEC)
Join staff from the Office of Business Student Success to learn how our support services
give business students an edge in their academic and professional careers. Hear how
international experience can boost your career prospects, and don’t miss our résumé
and LinkedIn tips.
My student joined Greek Life... now what?
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Magnolia Room, 301 LSU Student Union
Join Greek Life staff and students as they share a brief overview of all the fraternity/sorority
experience offers, as well as answer any questions you may have regarding your Greek
student’s experience. Limited seating capacity, so first come first serve.
Center for Freshman Year – Open House
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
150 Allen Hall
Meet the UCFY academic counselors and learn how we can support your student’s success
this year.
Beat Saber, PlayStation Virtual Reality
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
UREC Social Stairs
Never tried virtual reality? No better time! Virtual reality expert? Come show us
how it’s done. Enjoy this music based virtual reality game on Friday, November 12
from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Your LSU student must present their Tiger Card.
College of Engineering Ice Cream Social
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
PFT Commons, Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Come enjoy LSU Dairy Store ice cream and come see the College of Engineering in Patrick
F. Taylor Hall. Our Chevron Engineering Ambassadors will give you a student-perspective
tour of the building and showcase where your Engineering student learns on LSU’s campus.
Hot Chocolate Chat w/ the College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE)
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Peabody Hall (under the arched breezeway)
Enjoy community fellowship and chats with CHSE Administrators, CHSE Ambassadors, and
others over a cup of hot chocolate.
College of Art + Design Open House
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Atkinson Hall, Art Building, and Design Building
Stop by any of the buildings listed above to stroll around the halls, see lots of
great student work, and see the studio spaces where the students make the magic happen.
FREE Family 2-hour Bike Rentals
2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
UREC Adventure Center (located at the East Entrance of UREC)
Come with your Tiger to the UREC Adventure Center and receive a free 2-hour bike rental
for your family. Student must present their Tiger Card. Bike availability and sizes
are limited, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
College of Agriculture Open House
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Martin D. Woodin Hall
Stop by the college to enjoy the famous Dairy Store ice cream and take part in our
photo booth! The College of Agriculture Deans and Les Voyageurs (the official ambassadors
for the college) will be on hand to visit with families.
Manship School Open House
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Holliday Forum, Journalism Building
Welcome Manship families! Come grab some snacks, connect with Manship Ambassadors
and check out our facilities!
Center for Academic Success
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Shell Tutorial Center, 141B LSU 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.
Family Weekend Welcome Buffet **REGISTRATION CLOSED**
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
East Lobby, LSU Student Union (Second Floor)
Registration is required.
Cost:
- $25 per person
- Free for children age 10 and under
Join us for our LSU Family Weekend kickoff events! Enjoy some delicious dinner and desserts, while you mingle with other LSU families. Click here to view the menus. A cash bar will be available in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom.
Dinner will be served from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the East 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 **REGISTRATION CLOSED**
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Front Lobby, Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore
Registration is required.
Following the Welcome Buffet, join us for our Dessert Social from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. on the front patio of the Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore.
Upperclassmen Campus Living 101
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
The Housing Tour Center, Old President's House
Join LSU Residential Life for a sweet peek of living on campus as an upperclassman!
Take an apartment tour at the Housing Tour Center and chat with staff about the application
process and on-campus living options. Tours of East Campus Apartments and Nicholson
Gateway Apartments will be available.
LSU Men's Basketball vs. Texas State
7:00 p.m.
Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC)
Cost: $5 per ticket
Purchase your discounted tickets here: https://fevo.me/famweekend21. Tickets are located in the upper court. All tickets purchased will be delivered via
email prior to the event.
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.
FREE Family 2-hour Bike Rentals
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (located at the East Entrance of UREC)
UREC Adventure Center
Come with your Tiger to the UREC Adventure Center and receive a free 2-hour bike rental
for your family. Student must present their Tiger Card. Bike availability and sizes
are limited, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Family Weekend Check-In
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2nd Floor, Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore
Arriving on Saturday? Registered participants can visit the second floor of Barnes
& Noble at LSU Bookstore to pick up your Family Weekend materials, including nametags,
meal tickets, buttons, and other souvenirs prior to the Tailgate. Nametags will be
required for entry into the Family Weekend Tailgate.
Family Weekend Silent Auction
Online bidding open all weekend
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 open online on Thursday,
November 11 at 6:30 p.m. CST and end on Sunday, November 14 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
Nicholson Gateway Tours
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Canal Hall
Drop in between 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. to check out Nicholson Gateway and learn more about
on-campus upperclassmen living!
Family Weekend Tailgate **REGISTRATION CLOSED**
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LSU Parade Ground
Registration is required. Cost:
- $25 per person (food included - access to buffet)
- $10 per person (tailgate entry only - no food included)***
- Free for children age 10 and under
Tailgating is an LSU Tradition! Join us for the biggest tailgate on the Parade Ground with food, live music featuring the Beaucoop Boogie band, special appearances, inflatables, a photo booth, face painting, corn hole tournament, and more! Look for our white tents, Family Weekend flags, and balloons. Even if you are not attending the football game, you are welcome to join the fun and attend the tailgate as long as you are pre-registered.
All Family Weekend registrants who purchase the $25 per person ticket option will have access to the all-you-care-to-eat buffet and everything associated with the Family Weekend Tailgate. Click here to view the menu options.
***The $10 per person ticket option simply grants Family Weekend registrants access to enjoy the tailgate festivities. It does not include the cost of food or access to the buffet. Food trucks will be available to purchase food on your own. Registrants can also bring in outside food. Just remember, anything you bring with you to the game must comply with in-stadium policies and fit in your clear bag.
Featured Food Trucks include:
Southerns Food - click here to view the menu.
That's a Wrap - click here to view the menu.
Family Weekend Cornhole Tournament
Begins at 2:00 p.m.
LSU Parade Ground (next to the stage)
Only families registered for the Family Weekend tailgate are eligible to participate.
Sign up between 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. on the Parade Ground to enter your family into the
cornhole tournament. Teams consist of two people. Competition will begin at 2:00 p.m.
The winning family will be announced at 3:30 p.m., and the grand prize is a $100 gift
card to Barnes & Noble at LSU!
LSU Football Team Walks Down “Victory Hill”
4:44 p.m.
Located at the top of N. Stadium Drive
Golden Band from Tigerland marches down “Victory Hill”
4:51 p.m.
Located at the top of N. Stadium Drive
Golden Band from Tigerland takes the field for pregame performance
6:15 p.m.
Tiger Stadium
Kickoff, LSU Football vs. University of Arkansas
6:30 p.m.
Tiger Stadium
Please note that football tickets are a separate cost and not included in the price of your Family Weekend registration fee.
For more information about ticket prices and policies, please visit our Football Tickets page.
Family Weekend Yoga
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
LSU Parade Ground
Join us for morning yoga on the LSU Parade Ground with Grace Yoga. We will have a
limited number of yoga mats available. Feel free to bring your own mat if you have
one.
Family Weekend Jazz Brunch **SOLD OUT**
Two time slots offered:
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. **SOLD OUT**
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. **SOLD OUT**
Royal Cotillion Ballroom, LSU Student Union + The Club at Union Square
Registration is required. Space is limited to the first 1000 registrants. Cost:
- $25 per person
- Free for children age 10 and under
Join us as we close out Family Weekend with an all-you-care-to-eat, southern-style
brunch buffet, featuring live jazz music and door prizes. Click here to view the menu. A cash bar serving mimosas and Bloody Marys will be available.
FREE Family 2-hour Bike Rentals
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
UREC Adventure Center (located at the East Entrance of UREC)
Come with your Tiger to the UREC Adventure Center and receive a free 2-hour bike rental
for your family. Student must present their Tiger Card. Bike availability and sizes
are limited, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
LSU Women's Basketball vs. Florida Gulf Coast
12:30 p.m.
Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC)
Cost:
- $2 per ticket for general admission (300 Level)
- $5 per ticket for upper corners (300 Level)
- $10 per ticket for middle corners (200 Level)
Purchase your discounted tickets here: https://fevo.me/famweekend21. All tickets purchased will be delivered via email prior to the event.
Family Weekend Silent Auction
Bidding closes at 5:00 p.m.
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.