Friday, September 27
Mountaineer Welcome
4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | WVU Campus Recreation CenterJoin us for fun and snacks at the Mountaineer Welcome! This is where you can check in, get your brunch and Rec Center passes, 'Proud Parent' buttons, meet various WVU administrators, and meet up with your student to make your evening plans. You’ll also have a chance to interact with the following departments:
/ Mindfit
/ WVU Purpose Center
/ Career Services
/ Carruth Center
/ Global Affairs
/ University Apartments
/ WVU Autism Support Program
/ Office of Accessibility Services
/ REACH Student Success
Planetarium at WVU
6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the Fall Night Sky, presented by Physics and Astronomy graduate students followed by one of our favorite full-dome films, "Dynamic Earth." Weather permitting, our Astronomy Club students will open our rooftop telescope for viewing after the show. Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.
Please arrive at the front basement door of White Hall nearest to the Book Exchange, i.e. do NOT go up the front stairs; the basement entrance is on the lower right of the front patio when facing the building. This entrance is handicapped accessible. A member of the planetarium staff will let you in approximately 10 minutes before the show. Please note that we aim to start each presentation promptly on time. Once the show starts and the doors are closed, we do not permit additional guests to enter for both safety concerns and to not interrupt the show in progress. Thank you for your understanding.
Registration:
Password: FAMILY
21st Birthday Bash hosted by President Gee
7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Mountainlair Ballrooms
This year’s signature event is a birthday bash hosted by President gee! You may be thinking, “President Gee isn’t 21.” He’s not; it’s not even his birthday, but he loves celebrating students’ 21st birthdays and lovingly tells families about how he spontaneously shows up at their parties.
Note - this event is family friendly and all ages are welcome!
WVU Men's Soccer Game vs. Kentucky
7 p.m. | Dick Dlesk Stadium
Purchase tickets.
WVU Men's Hockey D1 vs. West Chester
Morgantown Municipal Ice Arena Directions
View the schedule.
WVUp All Night
10 p.m. - 2 a.m. | Mountainlair
Join your student for free activities and food at WVUp All Night. Come out and play Bingo with celebrity WVU callers. (We have some great prizes up for grabs!) You can also get a free caricature portrait and sing your favorite songs at DJ-hosted karaoke or make a craft. Don’t forget about our PC gaming lounge, virtual reality gaming, free bowling and billiards, or our free food buffets.
Outdoor Options
Our Fall Family Weekend site is up and running. Check out all our Outdoor Education Center programs, including our canopy tour and high rope experiences, which are open for registration.