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Welcome to Family Weekend 2025

Join us for an engaging weekend of fun, fellowship, and family! You’ll find a complete itinerary of the weekend below. Once you have reviewed the weekend festivities, please complete the registration form.

We look forward to being with you for another wonderful weekend!

Friday, February 21, 2025

Bookstore open from 9:00am-4:00pm
Check-in open 3:00-6:00pm in the Atrium

4:00-6:00pm – Wine Tasting ($10 pre-paid, $15 at the door)

Join us for a sampling of different local and national wines along with assorted charcuterie. 21+ students are welcome to participate; non-alcoholic beverages available. A custom Holy Cross wine souvenir will be available for purchase.

5:00-7:00pm – Dinner Available ($10/person, no additional charge for students using their HC dining hall meal plan)

6:30-8:00pm – Academic Honors Convocation (Invitation Only)

8:00-9:30pm – Welcome Reception

Free to all family members of current Holy Cross students – open bar serving wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages / light appetizers available for all guests.

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Check-in station open from 9:00am-12:00pm in the Atrium
Bookstore open from 10:00am-5:00pm
Stop by the St. Joseph Art Gallery
Check out the Devotional Shrine of Our Lady of Holy Cross

(Warming stations available)

10:00-11:00am – Mission Moments & Mimosas with Dr. Clark

Enjoy a complimentary mimosa (non-alcoholic available) while mingling with families.
Dr. Clark will offer remarks at 10:15am.

11:00-1:00pm – Color the Cross

We invite all students, parents, and guests to help us create a unique piece of Holy Cross themed art by painting one (or more) cavass tiles that will be assembled and revealed before the end of Family Weekend.

11:30-1:00pm -Brunch Available (FREE)

Join our Faculty and Staff for a complimentary brunch in the Siegfried Dining Hall

1:00pm – Women’s Basketball vs Governors State (Senior Day)
Free entry to the game with your Family Weekend nametag

3:00pm – Men’s Basketball vs Governors State (Senior Day)
Free entry to the game with your Family Weekend nametag

1:00-5:00pm – Family Fest at the Pfeil Center

Cheer on the Saints Basketball Teams as they take on GSU. Take a moment to explore the Golf Simulator, Saints’ Coffee Corner Coffee Shop, and a Photobooth in the Pfeil Center during the games! The Saints DogPound student section will host halftime competitions for our families.

5:00-6:00pm – Family Weekend Mass

Please join us for a mass celebrating our Holy Cross College families. All are welcome.

5:00-7:00pm – Dinner Available ($10/person, no additional charge for students using their HC dining hall meal plan)

6:30-9:30pm – Musical Bingo ($15/21+ over, $10/under 21)

A fun and exciting twist on the classic game of bingo with songs replacing the numbers. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each round. Included with registration is a complimentary drink ticket and food table. Additional food and beverages (non-alcoholic and wine options) are available for purchase. Pre-registration required.

Location: TBD

Sunday, February 23, 2025

11:30-1:00pm – Farewell Brunch ($10/person, no additional charge for students using their HC dining hall meal plan)