Family Weekend
Save the Date for Family Weekend 2025!
Join us for Cornell University’s Family Weekend from October 31–November 2, 2025. We are excited to welcome families to campus for this cherished tradition that brings together Cornell students and their loved ones for a meaningful weekend of connection, celebration, and discovery.
What to Expect
We are currently planning an engaging schedule of events that will provide opportunities to experience campus life, meet faculty and staff, and create lasting memories with your student.
Family Weekend highlights will include:
- Academic and college-hosted programming
- Family Celebration Lunch*
- Sunset on the Slope
- Cornell Football and other athletic events*
- Performances, open houses, tours, and more
*May require an additional cost
Key Planning Dates
- The schedule of events is now available to help you begin planning your visit.
- If you missed our Family Weekend Overview, check out the recording.
- Registration will open Monday, September 8, at 1:00 pm ET. Review the Registration page for full details.
- Join us for our Cornell Family Conversation: Get to Know Ithaca on October 16 at 12:00 pm ET
- Registration will close on Sunday, October 19.
We strongly encourage you to make travel and lodging arrangements early, as accommodations in the Ithaca area fill up quickly. Visit our Plan Your Visit page for lodging information and travel tips.
Additional Information
For more details about registration, event access, accessibility accommodations, and weekend logistics, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you have additional questions, please contact our office at families@cornell.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus this fall.