Family Weekend
Feb. 19-20, 2027
John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
jbuinfo@jbu.edu
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Feb. 19-20, 2027
Online registration coming January 2027
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
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
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 regional university (U.S. News) and No. 2 private university (The Wall Street Journal), JBU enrolls more than 2,500 students from 34 states and 43 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers over 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including business, nursing, visual arts, engineering, teacher education, psychology, computer science, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Twelve graduate degrees are available in business, counseling and cybersecurity.