Hampton University's Family Weekend Schedule
- September 25-27, 2026
Welcome To Your 'Home By The Sea'
Hampton University’s Family Weekend is a vibrant, annual event designed to welcome families into campus life and foster deeper connections between students, their loved ones, and the university community.
Presenters
Schedule Of Events
This agenda provides an outline of sessions, presentations, and activities planned throughout the event. Attendees can use this schedule to navigate the day’s offerings and make the most of each engagement opportunity.
- 09/25
- 7:00 am – 9:30 am
Full Breakfast
University Dining Hall ($9.00 + tax)
- 09/25
- 9:30 am -11:00 am
Continental Breakfast
University Dining Hall ($9.00 + tax)
- 09/25
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration
Student Center Information Desk
- 09/25
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Classroom Visitation
Academic Buildings for Parents & Tours
- 09/25
- 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Lunch
University Dining Hall ($15.00 + tax)
- 09/25
- 12:00 am – 12:30 pm
Homecoming Unveiling
Student Center Atrium (Free)
- 09/25
- 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
“Letting Go at the Pods”
SheCare Wellness Pod
*Dr. Kristie Norwood, Dir. of Student Counseling Center
- 09/25
- 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Art, Music & Spirits Mixer
Hampton University Museum (Free)
*Dr. Vanessa Thaxton-Ward, Hampton University Museum & Archives
- 09/25
- 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Dinner
University Dining Hall ($12.00 + tax)
- 09/25
- 6:00 pm
Women’s Volleyball Game
Convocation Center (Free)
- 09/25
- 8:00 pm – 10:30pm
R&B Reception
Student Center Atrium (Free – Adults Only)
- 09/26
- 8:00 am –1:00 pm
Registration
Student Center Information Desk
- 09/26
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Brunch
University Dining Hall ($10.00 + tax)
- 09/26
- 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Opening Remarks
Student Center Ballroom (Free)
President Darrell K Williams
- 09/26
- 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Resource Fair
Student Center Ballroom and Atrium
- 09/26
- 11:00 am – 11:30 am
"Families for the Future"
Student Center Student Lounge (Free)
*Ms. Pamela Richardson, Dir. of Family Engagement
- 09/26
- 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Family Business Connections
Student Center Student Lounge
*Dr. Marc Newman, Chief Advancement Officer
- 09/26
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Family Weekend Showcase
Student Center Courtyard and Lot 17
*Food Trucks, DJ, Talent and Greek Showcase
- 09/26
- 2:00 pm
Women's Volleyball Game
Convocation Center (Free)
- 09/26
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hampton vs Campbell Football Game
Armstrong Stadium (Included in registration)
- 09/26
- 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner
University Dining Hall ($12.00 + tax)
- 09/26
- 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Denim & Blues Soiree (Adults)
Student Center Ballroom ($25.00)
- 09/27
- 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Brunch
University Dining Hall ($10.00 + tax)
- 09/27
- 10:45 am - 12:00pm
Opening Convocation
Hampton University Convocation Center (Free)
- 09/27
- 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner
University Dining Hall ($12.00 + tax)
Family Weekend sponsors
Register Today!
Registration ends September 26th at 11:59pm. You won't want to miss this this enlightening event!
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Disclaimer
By attending this event, you grant Hampton University the right and unrestricted permission—concerning any photographs/video that the Office of University Relations has taken of you—to use, reuse, publish, and republish.