Family Weekend
Feb. 20-21, 2026
John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
jbuinfo@jbu.edu
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Feb. 20-21, 2026
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
7 p.m.
Treasure Island in Berry Performing Arts Center
Purchase tickets here.
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Art Galleries Open
Windgate Visual Arts Buildings
Class Observations
Pick up a class schedule at registration
8:30 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
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 p.m.
Student Talent Show in Cathedral of the Ozarks
8:30 p.m.
Talent Show Reception in Walker Student Center
Bookstore Hours
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Team Store in Bill George Arena open
1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Pool Open
Saturday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Walton Lifetime Health Complex
JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 42 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Eighteen graduate degrees are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education.