Family Weekend

Feb. 19-20, 2027

Experience your student's world for a weekend.

February 19-20, 2027

Online registration coming January 2027

2026 Schedule

Friday

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Registration - Simmons Great Hall Lobby.
Pick up your welcome packet or register onsite

10-10:45 a.m.
Family Weekend Chapel in the Cathedral of the Ozarks
Chapel Speaker: President Chip Pollard

2 p.m.
Parent Session- Simmons Great Hall A
When Parenting Changes- A Christian Vision for the College Years

6-7:30 p.m.
Opening Night Reception - Students Works Show - WVA - West Main Gallery

7:30 p.m.
Treasure Island in Berry Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Purchase tickets here.

Class Observations
Pick up a class schedule at registration

Saturday

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Registration in Simmons Great Hall

8:30 - 9:15 a.m. OR 9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m.
President's Open House

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Brunch in Kresge Dining Hall, Mabee Center
Pay as you enter

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Esports Open House in WLHC, Bynum Theater

11:00 a.m.
Tennis Court Dedication 

12:00 p.m.
Tennis Match JBU vs. Southwestern College

2 p.m.
Treasure Island in Berry Performing Arts Center
Purchase tickets here

2 p.m.
JBU Women's Basketball Game in Bill George Arena
vs. Oklahoma City

4 p.m.
JBU Men's Basketball Game in Bill George Arena
vs. Oklahoma City

7:30 p.m.
Student Talent Show in Cathedral of the Ozarks. Doors open at 7 p.m.
$3 per person, space is limited. Purchase in advance to guarantee your seat. 
Purchase tickets here.

8:30 p.m.
Talent Show Reception in Walker Student Center. Tickets required (Registered families will receive a link via email on Feb. 18. Onsite purchase available at registration tables.)

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Main Gallery feat. Student Works Show Windgate Visual Arts - West

Bookstore Hours
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Pool Open
Saturday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Walton Lifetime Health Complex

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