Student and Parent Guide to Family Weekend 2021
We are so excited to welcome parents and families to Miami in person this year for Family Weekend 2021 from Friday, October 1 to Sunday, October 3.
Advice to families:
We know you have been counting down the days until you can experience Miami with your student, but remember that they have a full schedule of classes and activities so be sure to give them some time over the weekend to take care of schoolwork and any other pressing responsibilities. Encourage them to prioritize school work they need to complete.
Be flexible. You might have already planned out every minute of the day, but allow some time for your student to show you their favorite spots around campus or their favorite Uptown restaurant. And don’t be completely surprised if they made plans with their new friends for some portion of the weekend.
And while you may be itching to ask all the hard-hitting questions that get beyond the surface, save the really tough questions for Thanksgiving or Winter Break, when you have more time and they have fewer academic responsibilities looming.
Advice to students:
Be sure to prioritize any assignments or studying that you have on your radar. With midterms on the horizon, it is as important as ever to stay on top of your work. Take some time to plan out the places that you want to share with your family whether that is your favorite place to eat Uptown or walk them through your day to day on campus.
Be patient with your family. Remember, they too are going through a major transition. You lived with them for 18 years and now you don’t. Expect lots of hugs. And so many questions. Way more questions than you feel like answering. But throw them a bone. They love you. They miss you.
Advice to both:
Take advantage of the many events planned by the University and Oxford Community this weekend. There are a lot of them. In fact, it may be overwhelming to keep track of all the exciting choices. So we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you out. Whether you like to get active or get creative, there is something for everyone!
Athletics
- Friday at 6pm in Millett Hall Miami Volleyball vs. University of Akron
- Friday at 1pm at the Field Hockey Complex Miami Field Hockey vs. Ball State
- Saturday from 10:30 to 3:30pm Miami RedHawk Tailgating in the Millett Hall Parking Lot
- Saturday at 2:30pm at the Field Hockey Complex Miami University Marching Band Concert
- Saturday at 3:30pm in Yager Stadium Miami Football vs. Central Michigan
- Sunday at 1pm at the Field Hockey Complex Miami Field Hockey vs. Wake Forest
- Sunday at 1pm at the Miami Soccer Field Miami Soccer vs. University at Buffalo
Get Active
- Saturday at 8:30am Fraternity and Sorority Life TOPSS 5k
- Saturday at 9:30am Miami University Student Foundation (MUSF) 20/20 Bike Race
In the Community
- Friday from 1:00 to 5:00pm Open House at the William Holmes McGuffey House
- Friday from 5:00 to 8:00pm in Uptown Parks Asian Cultural Fest
- Friday at 6:15pm at Hillel the Hillel Family Weekend Shabbat Services and Dinner
- Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00pm Farmers Market Uptown
- Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00pm at Hueston Woods State Park Doty Homestead Apple Butter Festival
- Saturday from 7:30 to 10:00pm in Uptown Parks the Uptown Family Fest
- Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00pm at Hillel the Hillel Bagel Brunch
- Sunday from 10:00 to 4:00pm at Hueston Woods State Park Doty Homestead Apple Butter Festival
On Campus
- Friday at 7:30pm in Pearson Hall 128 Sketched Out Improv Show
- Friday at 8:30pm in Armstrong Student Center Wilks Theater MAP presents Comedy Magician David Anthony
- Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00pm at Goggin Ice Center Family Weekend Skate
- Sunday from 10:30 to 12:00pm in the Armstrong Student Center Fritz Pavilion MAP and MUSF Brunch and Silent Auction with President and Dr. Crawford
Grace Cooper