Family Weekend

Family Weekend 2024-25

 

Dear Pitt Families,

Family Weekend Registration is now closed.

Football tickets for Pitt vs. Virginia game on Saturday, November 9 can be purchased through Athletics. Click here to purchase tickets. 

We recommend reviewing our FAQs to learn more about Family Weekend and prepare for your campus visit. You can view the FAQs on the website.
 
Helpful Tips: 

When you add a registration package or tailgate tickets to your cart, you will need to update the quantity before checking out. 

Registration and Pitt Family Tailgate tickets must be purchased in separate transactions due to the information collected during the checkout process. We anticipate the Pitt Family Tailgate will sell out again this year and recommend purchasing those tickets first.
 
H2P – 
Summer Rothrock
Parent & Family Liason

Family Weekend Schedule

* = Panther Plus registrants only

Thursday, November 7
  • Early On-Site Check In
    • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | WPU
    • Students may stop by to check in their registered visitors. Check in process will include receiving a welcome bag, and picking up any requested housing access wristbands.
  • Cathedral of Learning Nationality Room Tours*
    • 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Meet at Cathedral of Learning Visitor Center 5 - 10 minutes before tour
    • 90-minute tour: Join us for a Nationality and Heritage Rooms Highlight Tour! Explore some of these unique spaces that represent the diverse communities of Pittsburgh and learn about their histories. In addition to preserving identity, the rooms are active classrooms for the University of Pittsburgh. Honoring their multi-functionality, guides will highlight classrooms that are not being used for active instruction at the time of the tour. Stay tuned for a registration link.
Friday, November 8
  • Cathedral of Learning Nationality Room Tours*
    • 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Meet at Cathedral of Learning Visitor Center 5 - 10 minutes before tour
    • 90-minute tour: Join us for a Nationality and Heritage Rooms Highlight Tour! Explore some of these unique spaces that represent the diverse communities of Pittsburgh and learn about their histories. In addition to preserving identity, the rooms are active classrooms for the University of Pittsburgh. Honoring their multi-functionality, guides will highlight classrooms that are not being used for active instruction at the time of the tour. Stay tuned for a registration link.
  • Pitt Eats Eatery Tour
    • 10 a.m. | Meet at Unwind by the Eatery
    • Join Pitt Eats to tour The University of Pittsburgh’s newest dining facility, The Eatery. Led by a Pitt Eats team member, these tours will cover the dining hall’s unique model and 11 distinctive stations, with time to ask questions and learn about the program. Register here.
  • Cathedral of Learning Nationality Room Tours*
    • 10:30 a.m. - noon a.m. | Meet at Cathedral of Learning Visitor Center 5 - 10 minutes before tour
    • 90-minute tour: Join us for a Nationality and Heritage Rooms Highlight Tour! Explore some of these unique spaces that represent the diverse communities of Pittsburgh and learn about their histories. In addition to preserving identity, the rooms are active classrooms for the University of Pittsburgh. Honoring their multi-functionality, guides will highlight classrooms that are not being used for active instruction at the time of the tour. Stay tuned for a registration link.
  • Pitt Eats - Small Group Listening Session
    • 11 a.m. | Meet at Unwind by the Eatery
    • Have questions about Pitt Eats? Join a member of the Pitt Eats leadership team for these small group sessions. Set up as an open-format conversation, these sessions offer a chance to ask any and all questions you may have about dining, and learn more about the program on campus. Register here. 
  • On-Site Check In
    • Noon - 5 p.m. | WPU Kimbo Art Gallery
    • Families can check in to receive their welcome bags, and housing access wristbands.
  • Pitt Eats Eatery Tour
    • Noon| Meet at Unwind by the Eatery
    • Join Pitt Eats to tour The University of Pittsburgh’s newest dining facility, The Eatery. Led by a Pitt Eats team member, these tours will cover the dining hall’s unique model and 11 distinctive stations, with time to ask questions and learn about the program. Register here.
  • Family Lounge
    • Noon - 5 p.m. | WPU Lower Lounge
    • Take a break from your travels and check out the family lounge to enjoy giant lawn games, and decorate your own Pitt themed cupcakes. 
  • Cathedral of Learning Nationality Room Tours*
    • 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Meet at Cathedral of Learning Visitor Center 5 - 10 minutes before tour
    • 90-minute tour: Join us for a Nationality and Heritage Rooms Highlight Tour! Explore some of these unique spaces that represent the diverse communities of Pittsburgh and learn about their histories. In addition to preserving identity, the rooms are active classrooms for the University of Pittsburgh. Honoring their multi-functionality, guides will highlight classrooms that are not being used for active instruction at the time of the tour. Stay tuned for a registration link.
  • Family Photos
    • 1 - 4 p.m. | Millenium Panther outside of the William Pitt Union 
    • Stop by the Millenium Panther outside of the William Pitt Union with your family and say cheese! Family Weekend volunteers will be there to snap your photo with your cell phone. 
  • Pitt Eats Eatery Tour
    • 2 p.m. | Meet at Unwind by the Eatery
    • Join Pitt Eats to tour The University of Pittsburgh’s newest dining facility, The Eatery. Led by a Pitt Eats team member, these tours will cover the dining hall’s unique model and 11 distinctive stations, with time to ask questions and learn about the program. Register here.
  • Family Weekend Oakland Cleanup Service Event
    • 2 - 4 p.m. | Meet outside Trees Hall
    • Students, families, staff, faculty and community members are welcome to join the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs for a community volunteer opportunity in Oakland! Volunteers will be hitting the streets of West Oakland to help us clean up the neighborhood. All materials are provided, we just need YOU to lend a hand! Students click here to register. Families click here to register.
  • School of Nursing Open House and Tours
    • 2 - 4 p.m.
  • Tour of Hillman Library
    • 3 - 3:45 p.m. | Hillman Library, meet on first floor near Information Desk 
    • Parents, come and see your child’s home away from home on campus, Hillman Library! Take a brief tour of Hillman Library, with an emphasis on the unique hands-on learning spaces (virtual reality, 3D printing, paper-making, and more) we provide.
  • Pitt Eats Eatery Tour
    • 4 p.m. | Meet at Unwind by the Eatery
    • Join Pitt Eats to tour The University of Pittsburgh’s newest dining facility, The Eatery. Led by a Pitt Eats team member, these tours will cover the dining hall’s unique model and 11 distinctive stations, with time to ask questions and learn about the program. Register here.
  • David C. Frederick Family & Advocate Open House
    • 4 - 6 p.m. | Cathedral of Learning 36th Floor
    • Celebrate Pitt and Frederick family pride from the top of the Cathedral of Learning with us! Frederick Honors College students along with their visiting families and advocates are invited to join us for food and refreshments, explore our beautiful views, and meet with Frederick Honors staff and student ambassadors. Students and families who plan to attend must RSVP.
  • Family Shabbat Hosted by Hillel JUC
    • 4:30 p.m. | Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh, 4607 Forbes Avenue 
    • Join Hillel JUC for a special Family Weekend Shabbat. 4:30 p.m. Pre-Shabbat Reception, 5:15 p.m. Services, 6 p.m. Shabbat Dinner. See RSVP link for full schedule. 
  • Pitt Eats - Small Group Listening Session
    • 5 p.m. | Meet at Unwind by the Eatery
    • Have questions about Pitt Eats? Join a member of the Pitt Eats leadership team for these small group sessions. Set up as an open-format conversation, these sessions offer a chance to ask any and all questions you may have about dining, and learn more about the program on campus. Register here. 
  • Pitt Eats Eatery Tour
    • 6 p.m. | Meet at Unwind by the Eatery
    • Join Pitt Eats to tour The University of Pittsburgh’s newest dining facility, The Eatery. Led by a Pitt Eats team member, these tours will cover the dining hall’s unique model and 11 distinctive stations, with time to ask questions and learn about the program. Register here.
  • Welcome Reception*
    • 6 - 9 p.m. | Cathedral of Learning Commons Room
    • Join us for the official kickoff to Pitt Family Weekend 2023! Enjoy time with other families, students, and staff from around campus. Student Affairs administrators and staff will be at the reception to welcome you to campus and answer your questions about campus life. Appetizers and light refreshments will be served.
    • Due to the large numbers of anticipated visiting Pitt families, registered families will receive a follow up email to select the time they would like to attend the reception. Options will be 6pm, 7pm, or 8pm. The reception experience will be the same at all time slots.
  • Cathedral of Learning Nationality Room Tours*
    • 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Meet at Cathedral of Learning Visitor Center 5 - 10 minutes before tour
    • 30-minute tour: Join us for a Nationality and Heritage Rooms Highlight Tour! Explore some of these unique spaces that represent the diverse communities of Pittsburgh and learn about their histories. In addition to preserving identity, the rooms are active classrooms for the University of Pittsburgh. Honoring their multi-functionality, guides will highlight classrooms that are not being used for active instruction at the time of the tour. Stay tuned for a registration link.
  • Cathedral of Learning Nationality Room Tours*
    • 7 - 7:30 p.m. | Meet at Cathedral of Learning Visitor Center 5 - 10 minutes before tour
    • 30-minute tour: Join us for a Nationality and Heritage Rooms Highlight Tour! Explore some of these unique spaces that represent the diverse communities of Pittsburgh and learn about their histories. In addition to preserving identity, the rooms are active classrooms for the University of Pittsburgh. Honoring their multi-functionality, guides will highlight classrooms that are not being used for active instruction at the time of the tour. Stay tuned for a registration link.
  • Cathedral of Learning Nationality Room Tours*
    • 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. | Meet at Cathedral of Learning Visitor Center 5 - 10 minutes before tour
    • 30-minute tour: Join us for a Nationality and Heritage Rooms Highlight Tour! Explore some of these unique spaces that represent the diverse communities of Pittsburgh and learn about their histories. In addition to preserving identity, the rooms are active classrooms for the University of Pittsburgh. Honoring their multi-functionality, guides will highlight classrooms that are not being used for active instruction at the time of the tour. Stay tuned for a registration link.
  • Pitt Men's Basketball vs. Murray State
  • Pitt Women's Volleyball vs. North Carolina 
  • Late Night Bingo*
    • 9 - 11 p.m. | WPU Assembly Room, Ballroom, and Kurtzman Room 
    • B-I-N-G-O! Join fellow Pitt families for some fun and nostalgia with a game of Bingo and the chance to win some great prizes. 
Saturday, November 9
  • Campus Tour Guided by Pitt Pathfinders
  • Cathedral of Learning Nationality Room Tours*
    • 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Meet at Cathedral of Learning Visitor Center 5 - 10 minutes before tour
    • 90-minute tour: Join us for a Nationality and Heritage Rooms Highlight Tour! Explore some of these unique spaces that represent the diverse communities of Pittsburgh and learn about their histories. In addition to preserving identity, the rooms are active classrooms for the University of Pittsburgh. Honoring their multi-functionality, guides will highlight classrooms that are not being used for active instruction at the time of the tour. Stay tuned for a registration link.
  • Swanson School of Engineering Family Breakfast and Meet and Greet
    • 9 - 10:30 a.m. | The Raymond P. Niro Lecture Hall, 157 Benedum (3700 O’Hara St, Pittsburgh, PA) 
    • Visit the Swanson School of Engineering on Family Weekend for a light breakfast, presentation from Mary Besterfield-Sacre, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and a Q&A with SSOE Academic Advisors. More information here.
  • Family Photos
    • 9 - 11 a.m. | Millenium Panther outside of the William Pitt Union 
    • Stop by the Millenium Panther outside of the William Pitt Union with your family and say cheese! Family Weekend volunteers will be there to snap your photo with your cell phone. 
  • Family Brunch hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life
    • 9 a.m. - noon | WPU Assembly Room
    • Join the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life for brunch to start your Saturday! Enjoy grab-and-go brunch, followed by a brief presentation showcasing the growth of our community. This is a great opportunity to connect with staff members who can answer any questions you may have. This event is open to families and students—no membership in the FSL community is required! RSVP here.
  • Pitt Eats Eatery Tour
    • 10 a.m. | Meet at Unwind by the Eatery
    • Join Pitt Eats to tour The University of Pittsburgh’s newest dining facility, The Eatery. Led by a Pitt Eats team member, these tours will cover the dining hall’s unique model and 11 distinctive stations, with time to ask questions and learn about the program. Register here.
  • Pitt Eats - Small Group Listening Session
    • 11 a.m. | Meet at Unwind by the Eatery
    • Have questions about Pitt Eats? Join a member of the Pitt Eats leadership team for these small group sessions. Set up as an open-format conversation, these sessions offer a chance to ask any and all questions you may have about dining, and learn more about the program on campus. Register here. 
  • Pitt Eats Eatery Tour
    • Noon | Meet at Unwind by the Eatery
    • Join Pitt Eats to tour The University of Pittsburgh’s newest dining facility, The Eatery. Led by a Pitt Eats team member, these tours will cover the dining hall’s unique model and 11 distinctive stations, with time to ask questions and learn about the program. Register here.
  • Family Weekend Tailgate (ticket holders only) 
    • Time TBA | The Great Lawn outside Acrisure Stadium 
  • Pitt vs. Virginia Football Game 
  • Pitt Women's Basketball vs. Bucknell 
  • The Future of Astronomy 
    • 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Oakland 
    • Have we managed to learn everything there is to be learned about our proverbial "final frontier"? Not even close! Learn from astronomer and lecturer Diane Turnshek what the future holds for this age-old field and what that means for citizen science, our understanding of the universe, and more.
  • Pitt Eats Eatery Tour
    • 4 p.m. | Meet at Unwind by the Eatery
    • Join Pitt Eats to tour The University of Pittsburgh’s newest dining facility, The Eatery. Led by a Pitt Eats team member, these tours will cover the dining hall’s unique model and 11 distinctive stations, with time to ask questions and learn about the program. Register here.
  • Pitt Eats - Small Group Listening Session
    • 5 p.m. | Meet at Unwind by the Eatery
    • Have questions about Pitt Eats? Join a member of the Pitt Eats leadership team for these small group sessions. Set up as an open-format conversation, these sessions offer a chance to ask any and all questions you may have about dining, and learn more about the program on campus. Register here. 
  • Pitt Eats Eatery Tour
    • 6 p.m. | Meet at Unwind by the Eatery
    • Join Pitt Eats to tour The University of Pittsburgh’s newest dining facility, The Eatery. Led by a Pitt Eats team member, these tours will cover the dining hall’s unique model and 11 distinctive stations, with time to ask questions and learn about the program. Register here.
  • Unheard-of: Music on Edge
    • 8 p.m. | 315 South Bellefield Ave
    • Ford Fourqurean (clarinet), Matheus Souza (violin), Iva Casian-Lakoš (cello), and Daniel Anastasio (piano) are Unheard-of, a Brooklyn-based clarinet, violin, cello, and piano quartet performing dedicated to connecting new music to communities in New York and across the United States through the development and performance of adventurous programs using technology and interactive multimedia. Unheard-of is committed to the idea that new music belongs in every community and implements this mission through concerts and educational workshops throughout New York as well as on tour. Students tickets at $10 and General Admission at $15.
Sunday, November 10
  • Farewell Grab and Go Brunch hosted by Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement* 
    • 9 - 11 a.m. | WPU Assembly Room
    • Breakfast is on us. Grab and go breakfast options will be provided to fuel your trip home and ease your goodbyes from campus.
  • Hillel JUC Breakfast Open House
    • 9:30 a.m. | Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh, 4607 Forbes Avenue 
    • Join Hillel JUC for an open house and breakfast before departing from campus. Click here to rsvp.
  • Pitt Women's Volleyball vs. Duke 
  • Sounds Upstairs:  Flying Strings Youth Ensemble 
    • 2 - 3 p.m. | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Oakland
    • The Flying Strings Youth Ensemble is a talented group of musicians blending traditional Chinese and Western music. With members from across the U.S. playing diverse instruments, including pipa, guzheng, erhu, zhongruan, flute, violin, cello, and piano, the ensemble is committed to both musical excellence and community service.
  • Cathedral of Learning Nationality Room Tours*
    • 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Meet at Cathedral of Learning Visitor Center 5 - 10 minutes before tour
    • 90-minute tour: Join us for a Nationality and Heritage Rooms Highlight Tour! Explore some of these unique spaces that represent the diverse communities of Pittsburgh and learn about their histories. In addition to preserving identity, the rooms are active classrooms for the University of Pittsburgh. Honoring their multi-functionality, guides will highlight classrooms that are not being used for active instruction at the time of the tour. Stay tuned for a registration link.

 

Contact

Summer Rothrock
Associate Director of Parent and Family Resources
parents@pitt.edu

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