Family Weekend Sept. 25th-27th, 2026
Registration Information
Registration Note: Online advanced registration is encouraged but not required to visit your student on campus.
Schedule of Events
- Friday, September 25
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Check-in & Registration for Parents/Families | Union Ballroom
Please check-in during this time to get your name tags/lanyard/ tote bag and more. You’ll have the opportunity to meet members of the Housing and Student Life Team.
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Nutting Gallery Art Showing | Nutting Gallery, Fine Arts Building
Visit the Art Gallery for a special show
- 6:00 PM
- 2026 Parent and Family Kickoff Event | Union Ballroom
Join us rain or shine for a special event. More information coming soon.
- Saturday, September 26
- 9:00 AM
- Check-in & Registration for Parents/Families | Colonial Heights (President’s House)
Please check-in during this time to get your name tag, lanyard, tote bag, and more.
- 10:00 AM
- President Welcome & Brunch *RSVP Required | Colonial Heights (President’s House)
Join Dr. Borcher and Dr. Williams for a Welcome Brunch and overview of the first month of Fall semester at their home, Colonial Heights.
- 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
- SSC Session/ Career Services workshop & Q&A | Elbin Library Open Concept Classroom, First Floor
Parents and families are invited to join us during Family Weekend for a special session hosted by the Student Success Center. Learn how WLU supports students in exploring majors, finding internships, landing jobs, and preparing for graduate school. You’ll gain insight into the career resources available to your student from day one through graduation—and beyond.
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
- Pregame Tailgate | ASRC Parking Lot near West Family Stadium
It’s GAMEDAY at WLU on Parents and Family Weekend with a home football game!! Join the entire WLU Community 1 hour before kickoff for a cookout, photo booth and button making with the Center For Arts & Education and more.
- 1:00 PM
- Football Game WLU vs. Concord | West Family Stadium
RSVP Required to receive a free ticket for the game. Ticket will be available at the Will Call booth at the entrance of West Family Stadium.
- 8:00 PM
- Comedian | Union Ballroom
Join us for a night of family fun entertainment with Comedian Derrick K. Dessert Bar included.
- Sunday, September 27
- 10:00 AM
- Catholic Mass Service | St. Thomas Aquinas Center
Join CCM for a service on campus.
- 11:00 AM
- Guided Trail Walk | Campus Trails – Common Trails Entrance
Join us on a guided walk through the campus trails.Click here for more info about the campus trails.
- 1:00 PM
- Women’s then Men’s Soccer Doubleheader vs. Shawnee State | West Family Sports Complex
Join us for a soccer doubleheader.
Family Weekend FAQ
All families of WLU students can attend our Family Weekend! Bring mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunts, and uncles, whoever you’d like!
Nothing! We do not charge our families to attend. However, if you plan on eating on campus at the dining facilities, there may be an added cost.
Advanced registration is encouraged but not required.
- If your registration attendees number changes, please email activities@westliberty.edu with the updated number.
RSVP is required for:
- President’s Brunch
- Football Game
RSVP Link: Parent and Family Weekend 2026 RSVP – Fill out form
Friday: 3–6 p.m. Union Ballroom
or
Saturday: 9 a.m. Colonial Heights (President’s House).
You will receive name tags, lanyards, tote bag, and event info.
During Family Weekend, we host several unique events. However, we want to give you time to spend with your students. Take them shopping. Treat them to dinner. This is your weekend to hang out with your students.
RSVP required to receive a free football ticket. Pickup at Will Call at West Family Stadium as you arrive for the game.
Additional events including men’s and women’s soccer games do not require a ticket
Yes, residential students are permitted to have up to two overnight guests in their room. All guests must be checked in with the RA each evening they are staying on campus. Guests may stay for no more than three consecutive nights and no more than eight total nights within a calendar month.
For additional visitation and guest policies in the residence halls, please refer to the Student Handbook.
If you or a member of your party requires accessibility accommodations, please indicate your needs on the Family Weekend registration form. To assist guests with mobility concerns, golf carts will be circulating throughout campus before scheduled sessions and events to help transport attendees between locations. If you have specific accommodation requests, we encourage you to notify us in advance so we can best support your visit.
The Bookstore is great for picking up WLU gear. During the weekend, the bookstore will be open on Friday 8am-4pm, and then at the football game at West Family Stadium.
If you have questions before Family Weekend, please contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life at 304-336-8345 or Office of Student Life and Activities at 304-336-8580 Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm.
Beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, and continuing through Sunday, September 27, Family Weekend staff can be reached by call or text at 304-975-4005 for assistance during the event.
Campus Map: https://westliberty.edu/admissions/visit/directions/
Parking:
- Parking is free and available across campus
- If you are arriving Friday after 4pm and throughout the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), all lots (Student, Faculty, Visitor lots are all open to visitors. If you are arriving before 4pm on Friday, please park in a designated visitors spot
- Check out the campus map for all lot designations.
More local restaurants to try out: https://www.google.com/maps/search/restaurants+near+West+Liberty+University
All residential students with meal plans have 5 guest meal swipes for the Bears Den, to be used at any time throughout the semester. Those guest meals can be used throughout the weekend!
- Nearby hotels in Wheeling include Hampton Inn, SpringHill Suites, and Fairfield Inn.
- Check out a full listing:
https://westliberty.edu/admissions/visit/motels-and-hotels/
- Wear comfortable shoes and school colors.
- Arrive early for major events.
- Plan dining ahead during busy times.