September 12, 13, and 14, 2025
IUP welcomes families to campus to spend time with their students at their home away from home. The weekend will be filled with various activities and events that allow families to spend time exploring campus.
Schedule of Events
| Time | Event | Location |
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10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
IUP Bookstore |
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2:00–6:30 p.m. |
From the Desk of the Architect |
University Museum, Sutton Hall, Room 111 |
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7:00–8:00 p.m. |
Laura Ferguson Faculty Jazz Recital |
Sutton Hall, Gorell Recital Hall |
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9:30–11:00 p.m. |
IUP Bingo |
HUB, Ohio Room |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
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8:30–10:30 a.m. |
Alumni Legacy Breakfast |
KCAC (for IUP alumni) |
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10:30–11:00 a.m. |
Opening Welcome |
Performing Arts Center, Fisher Auditorium |
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11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Green Dot Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by the IUP Haven Project |
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11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
IUP Bookstore |
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11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
IUP Library Experience |
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Noon–4:30 p.m. |
From the Desk of the Architect |
University Museum, Sutton Hall, Room 111 |
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1:00–4:00 p.m. |
IUP Crafts and Games |
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4:00–6:30 p.m. |
Hall of Fame Football Game, IUP vs. Lock Haven |
Miller Stadium |
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9:30–11:00 p.m. |
Family Bingo Night |
HUB, Ohio Room |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
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10:00 a.m. |
5K and One-Mile Walk |
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11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
IUP Bookstore |
Check Out These Places On Campus
While you are on campus, we hope you will also take the time to visit the following IUP locations:
- Student Co-Op Bookstore, located at the Hadley Union Building
- Friday, September 12, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, September 13, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, September 14, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- University Museum, located in Sutton Hall
- Saturday, September 13, 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, September 14, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Alumni Legacy Breakfast
All alumni with children and grandchildren attending IUP in the fall are invited to attend the Legacy Breakfast on Saturday, September 13, at 8:30 a.m. in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Students may bring up to two guests. Please register by September 5.
Explore our Town
Outside of all the on-campus events, there are always plenty of things to do in the area, so take advantage of this time to explore. Whether you take a walk along Philadelphia Street or grab dinner out, you’ll find lots of great local and chain businesses. Indiana has an array of things to do! You can find a list of them on the Indiana County Tourist Bureau website. And if you need a place to stay, there are plenty of hotels in the area.
Indiana, PA, Community Events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
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9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Juried Art Show |
The Artists Hand Gallery, 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA |
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1:00–3:00 p.m. |
Strategic Air Command |
Jimmy Stewart Museum, 835 Philadelphia St. |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
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9:00 a.m.–Noon |
Indiana County Farmer’s Market |
8th & Church Sts., Indiana, PA |
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1:00–3:00 p.m. |
Strategic Air Command |
Jimmy Stewart Museum, 835 Philadelphia St. |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
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9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Juried Art Show |
The Artists Hand Gallery, 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA |
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1:00–3:00 p.m. |
Strategic Air Command |
Jimmy Stewart Museum, 835 Philadelphia St. |
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3:30–8:30 p.m. |
Humane Society of Indiana County Bingo |
Indiana Elks Lodge #931, 475 S. 13th St., Indiana, PA |
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