Family Weekend 2026 Schedule

Registration will be at McGriff Alumni House, georgia avenue
This is your first stop when you arrive on campus! Pick up your name tag—your ticket to all Family Weekend events—and connect with other parents. You'll find water, restrooms, charging stations, and friendly staff on hand to answer any questions.

Registration Hours:
Thursday, Oct. 1, from 2-5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Thursday, October 1

Friday, october  2

8 a.m.-12 p.m. Have you ever wanted to sit in on a Sewanee class?
Parents are invited to join their student in select Friday morning classes, Oct. 2 only. See list here.

4:30 p.m. Advent Semester Convocation – Order of the Gown Induction
All Saints' Chapel
Only students and those gowning a student will receive tickets to enter All Saints' Chapel; others may watch the livestream in Guerry Auditorium.

6 p.m. Family Weekend Picnic
University Quad
Food, drinks, live music.

Saturday, october 3

8 a.m. Family Weekend Fun Run 5k 
Starts at McGriff Alumni House

8-10 a.m. Sewanee Farmers Market
Hawkins Lane near Mountain Goat Trailhead

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts & Crafts Fair
Shoup Park near Elliott Hall

Sunday, October 4

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
All Saints' Chapel

11 a.m. University Service (Eucharist with Choir)
All Saints' Chapel

5 p.m. Catholic Mass 
Chapel of the Apostles

6:30 p.m. Growing in Grace Worship Service
All Saints' Chapel

Events Around Campus

Information sessions and campus tours for prospective students are available through the Admissions Office.