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We're thrilled to welcome you to Homecoming and Family Weekend—a special time to connect, celebrate, and experience life at Southern Connecticut State University with your loved ones.

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Events for Families

Sibling Night

October 4, 2024, 06:00 PM
Residence Life Quad, Res Halls (Map)

Students Families

Young family members of our residential AND commuter students get the opportunity to spend time on campus and experience a little bit of college life! We have lots of games and activities planned, and make sure they bring their sleeping bags if they are staying overnight! Contact the Office of Residence Life for questions on age restrictions for overnight: (reslife@southernct.edu). Register By September 30th.

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Family Welcome Tent

October 5, 2024, 09:30 AM
Moore Field House Lawn (Map)

Families

Families: Stop by to check-in/register for family day if you have not done so in advance. We encourage you to register, whether or not you are purchasing the Family Day Breakfast option.

Breakfast: $20 ~ No Breakfast: Free

Registration and Other Info

Family Day

October 5, 2024, 10:00 AM
SCSU (Map)

Students Families

Enjoy the Homecoming Festival which kicks off with breakfast (optional), then head over to the rest of the festivities which include Kidz Corner, carnival games and more! And, be sure to catch the SCSU Football team take on Assumption at 2pm.

Meet Otus the Owl

October 5, 2024, 10:30 AM
Family Day Breakfast (Student Center Ballroom) (Map)

Everyone Families

Come take photos with Otus in the Student Center during Family Day Breakfast!

Honors College

October 5, 2024, 11:00 AM
Engleman Hall, B225 (Map)

Alumni Families

Join us in the Honors College library for some pre-game snacks and nostalgia. All current and former students and their families are welcome.

Creating Our Chosen Family: Celebrating LGBTQ+ History at Southern

October 5, 2024, 11:00 AM
Adanti Student Center Theater (Map)

Everyone Families

October is LGBTQ+ History Month and Southern's history of LGBTQ advocacy, connection, and community is a story to share. Join us for a panel discussion and conversation highlighting LGBTQ+ Life, the Sexuality and Gender Equality (SAGE) Center, and the future of supporting LGBTQ+ students at Southern. Reception and Networking to follow!

Complimentary Registration

Activities and Games

October 5, 2024, 11:00 AM
Moore Field House/Winter Green Parking Lot, SCSU (Map)

Everyone Families

Come on down for food, fun, and music - play games and win prizes too!

Kidz Korner

October 5, 2024, 11:00 AM
Jess Dow Field (tent), SCSU (Map)

Everyone Families

In addition to games and recreational equipment, Kidz Korner will also have face painting and arts & crafts available for our younger Owls, courtesy of our PE Club!

Campus Tours

October 5, 2024, 11:00 AM
Wintergreen Building, SCSU (Map)

Everyone Families

Enjoy a tour of the campus and learn about all the latest institutional developments from our student admission guides! Meet in front of the Wintergreen Building.

Meet Otus the Owl

October 5, 2024, 12:00 PM
Community Tent (near Jess Dow Field Entrance) (Map)

Everyone Families

Come find Otus for some photo ops near the Community tent!

Football vs. Assumption University

October 5, 2024, 2:00 PM
Jess Dow Field, SCSU (Map)

Everyone Families

Join us at Jess Dow Field as our Fighting Owls take on the Greyhounds. Entry to the game is complimentary for everyone courtesy of Athletics!

Meet Otus the Owl

October 5, 2024, 03:30 PM
Owl Town (Map)

Everyone Families

Come find Otus for some photo ops at halftime up in Owl Town!

People at Sibling Night

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