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Information for the 2021 Family Weekend will be shared at a later date.
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Family Weekend
Image description: Family taking photo with Scrappy during Scrappy's Extravaganza.
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!
How to Register
Information for the 2021 Family Weekend will be shared at a later date.
Connect with us on Facebook or check out our photo gallery to see previous Family Weekends!
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Schedule
Information for the 2021 Family Weekend will be shared at a later date. See below for our previous virtual Family Weekend in 2020!
Friday, October 9, 2020
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All Day
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Family Appreciation Postcards
Students can stop by the Orientation & Transition Programs office to pick up a Family Appreciation post card to send to family members. Once completed, the student can return the post card to the OTP office in the UNT Union, suite 377 to be mailed.
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Union 377
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7:30 p.m. CST
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Family Trivia Night
Join us for Zoom Family Trivia Night! Through 3 rounds of 10 questions each (UNT History & Traditions, UNT Events & Services, All About Denton), participants will compete to win prizes provided by the Orientation & Transition Programs office. Each family will participate as a team. A password is required to join the event. Check your Family Weekend confirmation email for the event password.
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Saturday, October 10, 2020
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All Day
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Family Weekend Hunt
Download the Scavify app and search for the UNT Family Weekend 2020 hunt. Students on campus are encouraged to explore the campus and find key landmarks to earn prizes. Students are encouraged to explore campus in a safe manner. Masks and social distancing are required at UNT.
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on-campus
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All Day
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Family Weekend 5K Fun Run at Home
In place of our in-person 5K, we are asking participants to run/walk at home! Runners will be provided with a Family Weekend 5K sticker to commemorate their participation. Participants should create an account with the Rec Center's Intramural League to participate in the Fun Run.
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your location
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8:30 a.m. CST
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Yoga
Join us for a morning exercise/yoga session lead by an instructor from UNT Rec Sports!
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10:30 a.m. CST
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Parent Association General Meeting
All members of the UNT Parent Association are invited to join us for the Fall 2020 Parent Association General Meeting! We will be electing a new Executive Board, voting on the budget for the upcoming year, as well as other new business! This meeting requires a password sent to all current members.
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12:00 - 3:00 p.m. CST
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Open Gaming with the UNT Media Library
Join the UNT Media Library for open gaming online via Discord. Play games such as Among Us, Sketchable.io, Minecraft, Roblox, and Jackbox.
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3:00 p.m. CST
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BINGO - sponsored by the University Program Council
Join us virtually to play a few rounds of BINGO and win a prize! This event requires a password sent to registered participants in the Family Weekend confirmation email.
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6:30 p.m. CST
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Mean Green Football vs. University of North Carolina Charlotte
The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. from Apogee Stadium.
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ESPN3 or ESPN+
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Events
Check back later to see the events for our 2021 Family Weekend!
Things to do in Denton
Discover Denton
The city of Denton is a great community to live in. The city hosts events that range from community markets, family music classes, and more.
Discover Denton websiteParent Association Merchandise
Looking to show your Mean Green pride during Family Weekend and beyond? Check out the UNT Parent Association’s Merchandise Shop to find exclusive designs at great prices! All proceeds support UNT Parent Association scholarships.
