September 8, 9, and 10, 2023
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.
Registration for Family Weekend 2023 has closed.
Tentative Schedule of Events
Events are being added and updated regularly. Please check back for the most up-to-date schedule.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
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8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. |
Alumni Legacy Breakfast+ |
KCAC, PNC Room |
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10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. |
Check-in/Registration |
Performing Arts Center, Fisher Auditorium |
|
10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. |
Opening Welcome/Keynote Speaker |
Performing Arts Center, Fisher Auditorium |
|
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
College Welcome Event |
Oak Grove |
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11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Green Dot Scavenger Hunt hosted by the IUP Haven Project |
IUP Campus |
|
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Library Discovery Experience: Stop by and learn how the library can save you time and money through an interactive game and qualify to win library-related prizes. |
Stapleton Library |
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1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. |
IUP Crafts and Games
|
Folger Student Center |
|
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. |
Yoga# |
Hadley Union Building (HUB), Fitness Center, 2nd Floor |
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1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. |
IUP Women's Soccer |
South Campus Field |
|
3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Introduction to Meditation |
Suites on Maple East, G-18 |
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4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. |
Hall of Fame Football Game* |
Miller Stadium |
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7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
Family Night Bingo |
Hadley Union Building (HUB) |
+Separate registration required.
#Limited to 25 participants.
*Ticket required, purchase at the IUP Box Office located at Miller Stadium.
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 8 from 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, September 9 from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, September 10 from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- University Museum, located in Sutton Hall
- Saturday, September 9 from 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, September 10 from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Kipp Art Gallery, located in Sprowls Hall
- Friday, September 8 from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 9 from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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.
Northern Appalachian Folk Festival
Downtown Indiana, PA is hosting the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival, Inc. just a few blocks from campus in downtown Indiana.
Friday, September 8
- Live Music from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Main Stage on Philadelphia Street between 5th & 6th Streets
- Craft and food vendors will be open starting at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 9
- Children's Alley from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Delaney Chevrolet's parking lot on N. 6th Street
- Live Music from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Main Stage on Philadelphia between 5th & 6th Street