Family Weekend

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 235 Student Union. No Cost. Involvement outside of the classroom is a key component to your student’s success and happiness. Attend this session, hosted by UB Student Engagement, and learn ways you can support your student so they can make the most out of their time at UB. Intended audience is parents, families and supporters of UB students, but current UB students are also welcomed to attend! Pre-registration is appreciated but not required.

5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 235 Student Union. No Cost. Fraternity and sorority membership can be a great opportunity for your student to improve their leadership skills, participate in service activities and meet other students. Join us for an overview of UB’s Fraternity and Sorority Life community and learn how this involvement opportunity can enhance your students’ experience at the University at Buffalo. Intended audience is parents, families and supporters of UB students, but current UB students are also welcomed to attend! Pre-registration is appreciated but not required.

Drop by the Student Union Lobby between 5:00p - 9:00pm on October 18th to have an Awkward Family Photo taken with your family. We’ll provide the costumes, props and backgrounds and you provide the awkwardness. This is a fun and memorable way to remember your 2024 UB Family Weekend. Pre-registration is not required. This event is available on a first serve basis; while supplies last.

Drop by the Annual Homecoming Carnival sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Association on October 18th between 5:00p - 9:00pm. Family Weekend guests can enjoy all aspects of the carnival (rides, games, food) at no cost thanks to the generosity of the Undergraduate Student Association. Pre-registration is not required. Located at the field adjacent to UB Bookstore along Lee Road.

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lake LaSalle Lot. $15.00/person – Please be sure to add the total number of attendees, including any children and your UB student, to your cart before checking out. Join us inside the Family Weekend tent before the UB Bulls play the Eastern Michigan Eagles for our annual Family Weekend Pregame Party. Access to this special tent is specifically for students, their families and supporters visiting for Family Weekend. Enjoy some of Buffalo’s favorite foods in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with games, prizes and give-a-ways before cheering the Bulls on to victory! Cash bar is available. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. No Refunds.

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. UB Social Hall – 2nd Floor of Student Union. No Cost. Wrap-up your Family Weekend at UB by stopping in at the Family Farewell before you head home. Enjoy fun family activities and eat delicious donuts from one of the country’s best donut shops, Buffalo’s own Paula’s Donuts. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.