Oct. 9-10
Family Weekend, formerly known as Parents' Weekend, is two days filled with a variety of activities and attending an Army Black Knights football game. For more information on milestone events, go to the Current Parents Milestone Event Page.
Walking Privileges & Pass
- On Family Weekend, cadets are authorized walking privileges after last duty on Friday. Walking privileges are defined as a 20-mile radius from West Point. The limits for walking privileges are defined by the following boundaries: North - Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa (West Side of Hudson) and Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie (East Side of Hudson); South - Interstate 287; East - Interstate 84 and Interstate 684 Interchange; West - Town of Goshen. After the football game on Saturday, cadets are authorized to depart on pass. All cadets must return for recall formation at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
Parking & Shuttles
- On Friday, designated parking areas for families are in A-Lot near Michie Stadium and Buffalo Soldier Field.
- Shuttle buses will run from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. throughout Family Weekend, with stops at A-Lot, the Plain, Buffalo Soldier Field, Herbert Hall (AOG), and the Kimsey Center (Hall of Fame).
Schedule of Events
Friday
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Parent Welcome Table | Thayer Walk/Honor Plaza |
| 7:40 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Attend Class with Cadet (Instructor approval and cadet escort required) | Various |
| 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Leader Team Brief | Robinson Auditorium/Thayer Hall |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Quarters 100 Tours | Superintendent's residence |
| 11:55 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. | Observe Lunch Formation | Diagonal Walk area |
| 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Academic Department Open Houses (cadet escort required) | Various |
| 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Barracks Open House (cadet escort required) | Cadet Area |
| 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Dinner | Cadet Mess Hall (for those who purchased tickets) |
| 6 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Bucknell | Gillis Field House |
| 7 p.m. | Sprint Football vs. Penn State | Shea Stadium |
Saturday
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 a.m. | Drill Team Demo | The Plain |
| 9 a.m. | Cadet Review | The Plain |
| 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Football vs. University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Michie Stadium |
| 7 p.m. | Women's Rugy vs. Davenport | Anderson Athletic Center |
| 7 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Loyola | Gillis Field House |
Sunday
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Sunday Brunch | Cadet Mess Hall (for those who purchased tickets) |
| 4 p.m. | Hockey vs. Stonehill College | Tate Arena |
Please note that the Quarters 100 tours are first come, first served.
Please coordinate with your cadet to attend a class or tour requiring a cadet escort.