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About
Family Weekend is the first big event of the year for students and their families. A variety of activities make Family Weekend a special time for students to share their new environment with friends, parents, and family members. Whether you live near or far, we want you to join your UNT family for a weekend of fun!
All events are open to registered participants. Most events have passwords for the security of the program. Event passwords will be sent to registered participants the Wednesday before Family Weekend begins. Check your Family Weekend confirmation email for more information!
Fee
| Adult Registration | $75.00 |
| Child Registration (ages 5 - 17) | $45.00 |
| 1 UNT Student | FREE |
| Additional UNT Students | $35.00 |
| 5K Fun Run/1 Mile Walk | $10.00 |
Event Photo Gallery
Visit the photo gallery to see images of previous events!
Family Weekend 2024
Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22, 2024
Friday, September 20, 2024
Please check back closer to the event for a full schedule. Below are some of the anticipated activities scheduled during Family Weekend.
| 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Scrappy's Extravaganza |
| 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. | Parent Dessert Reception |
| 8:00 p.m. | Evening Movie |
Saturday, September 21, 2024
| 7:15 a.m. | Family Weekend Fun Run (separate registration required) |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | President's Breakfast |
| 10:30 a.m. | Parent Association Meeting |
| tbd | Mean Green Tailgate |
| tbd | Mean Green Football Game |
Sunday, September 22, 2024
| 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Farewell Breakfast |
Meals During Family Weekend
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | |
| Friday, September 20 | not provided | not provided |
Pulled chicken BBQ sandwiches, chips, brownies, and sodas/water. Vegetarian and vegan options available upon request. |
| Saturday, September 21 | Continential style breakfast - scrambled eggs, hashbrown potatoes, bacon, pastries, fruit, and coffee/tea/juice/water |
Quarter-pound hot dogs served with chips, potato salad, watermelon slices, and water/soda. Vegetarian and vegan options available upon request. |
not provided |
| Sunday, September 22 | Continential style breakfast - scrambled eggs, hashbrown potatoes, bacon, pastries, fruit, and coffee/tea/juice/water |
not provided |
not provided |
Accessiblity and Accommodations
If you require an accommodation to participate in Family Weekend, please contact parents@unt.edu at least 2 weeks prior to the event.