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
Our Family Weekend serves multiple purposes:
Building Community: It’s an opportunity for families to experience the student’s university environment firsthand—spending time together, exploring resources, and getting a feel for campus life.
Support & Insight: Parents and guardians gain access to valuable information—from navigating student success services to understanding the academic and social environment.
Celebration & Connection: A blend of formal convocation ceremonies, fun, and engagement creating meaningful moments between students, families, and faculty.
Schedule of events
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| 7:00 am – 9:30 am | Full Breakfast | University Dining Hall ($9.00 + tax) |
| 9:30 am -11:00 am | Continental Breakfast | University Dining Hall ($9.00 + tax) |
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Registration | Student Center Information Desk |
| 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Classroom Visitation | Academic Buildings for Parents & Tours |
| 11:00 am – 2:30 pm | Lunch | University Dining Hall ($15.00 + tax) |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Campus Safety *Chief Glover, HUPD | Student Center Theater (Free) |
| 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | “Families for our Future” *Ms. Pamela Richardson, Dir. Of Family Engagement | Student Center Theater (Free) |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | “Letting Go: Wellness at the Pods” *Dr. Kristie Norwood, Dir. Of Student Counseling Center | SheCare Wellness Pod (Free) |
| 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Mix and Mingle Showcase | Student Center Courtyard (Free) |
| 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Dinner | University Dining Hall ($12.00 + tax) |
| 6:00 pm | Women’s Volleyball Game | Holland Hall (Free) |
| 8:00 pm – 10:30pm | Family R&B Reception | Student Center Atrium (Free) |
| 8:00 am –1:00 pm | Registration | Student Center Information Desk |
| 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Brunch | University Dining Hall ($10.00 + tax) |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Opening Remarks President Darrell K Williams | Student Center Ballroom (Free) |
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Information Fair | Student Center Ballroom/2nd Floor |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Pirate Partners: Family Business Connections Dr. Marc A. Newman, Chief Advancement Officer | Student Center Lounge |
| 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Family Weekend Cookout | Student Center Courtyard (Free) |
| 1:00 pm | Women’s Volleyball Game | Holland Hall (Free) |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner | University Dining Hall ($12.00 + tax) |
| 9:00 pm – 1:00 am | All Black Soiree (Adults Only) | Student Center Ballroom ($25.00) |
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| 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Brunch | University Dining Hall ($10.00 + tax) |
| 10:45 am – 12:00pm | Opening Convocation (View Livestream) | Hampton University Convocation Center (Free) |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner | University Dining Hall ($12.00 + tax) |