Family Weekend

Join your student for a weekend at Buena Vista University. You're invited to explore campus and participate in family-friendly activities during our Family Weekend taking place Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2023.

Students taking a selfie at BVU's Welcome Weekend.

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Friday, Sept. 29, 2023

TimeEventLocation
4 p.m.Women's TennisBuntrock Tennis Courts
6-7:30 p.m.Check-InMack Lounge
6-7:30 p.m.DIY Solar Lanterns (while supplies last)Mack Lounge
8-10 p.m.Movie on the Lawn: The Mitchells vs. The MachinesSouth Forum Lawn

Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023

TimeEventLocation
9-10 a.m.Check-InMack Lounge
9 a.m.-9 p.m.Free Swimming for Students and Families
(Student must show their BVU student ID)
King's Pointe Indoor Waterpark
10 a.m.Women's TennisBuntrock Tennis Courts
10-11 a.m.BingoDining Room
10 a.m.-6 p.m.InflatablesSouth Forum Lawn
11 a.m.-2 p.m.Temporary Tattoos and Rally Towel Giveaway 
(while supplies last)
South Forum Lawn
1-4 p.m.FootballPeterson Field
3 p.m.Women's VolleyballSiebens Fieldhouse
4-6 p.m.Stuff-a-Plush (while supplies last)South Forum Lawn
5 p.m.Women's SoccerPeterson Field
7:30 p.m.Men's SoccerPeterson Field

Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023

TimeEventLocation
11 a.m.-1 p.m.Marquis BrunchCampus Dining

We can't wait to welcome you to BVU!

Plan your travel to Storm Lake for Family Weekend. Our city offers a variety of quality lodging options. 

Students in front of Storm Lake sign

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