Family Weekend 2025 – Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 19
Study Abroad 101
Bey Hall Auditorium, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The importance of experiencing new cultures through study abroad has never been more apparent. This workshop will help families become more familiar with our study abroad programs; including academic components, financial commitments, health and safety precautions, and the tremendously transformative impact the experience has upon undergraduate students. This event requires pre-registration.
Study Abroad 101 Pre-registration
Bowling Night
Ciniello Family Bowling Center, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Spare, strike, or turkey….bowl right here on campus! Cost is $3/game and Monmouth students are free with a paid family member. Shoe rental is included.
Monmouth EDGE Ice Cream Social
Nagy Common Student Center Patio, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A sweet opportunity for students, families, and program staff to connect and celebrate together. Enjoy complimentary ice cream, good company, and great conversations in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere!
As a note, this event is exclusive for Monmouth EDGE Program Families & their Students.
Monmouth EDGE Ice Cream Social Pre-registration
Restaurant Gift Card Bingo
Student Center Anacon Hall, 8 p.m.
Join the fun and the chance to win gift cards to local restaurants for your student to enjoy! Bingo is free and is open to all family members. Seating is limited.
Saturday, September 20
Pre-Game Luncheon
Magill Commons Dining Hall, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring some of your favorite traditional tailgate foods. Students on a meal plan may use their meal card for the luncheon. You may pay at the door. Prices are $13.50 for adults (including students without a meal plan) and $7.25 for children 11 and under. Please Note: Magill Commons is cashless. Debit and Credit cards are accepted.
Tailgating
Larchwood Avenue Parking Lot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Families and friends are welcome to join in a Monmouth football tradition: do-it-yourself tailgating in the parking area adjacent to Kessler Stadium. Monmouth University, in compliance with state law and University regulations, limits the consumption of alcoholic beverages to designated areas. Persons under the age of 21 are prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol in any area of the campus. Kegs, beer balls, and bottles are not permitted.
Parking is $20 per vehicle, cash only.
Monmouth Football vs. Villanova
Kessler Stadium, 1 p.m.
Cheer for the Hawks as they tackle Villanova in Kessler Stadium!
TICKETS SOLD OUT
Casino Night
The Great Hall, 7:30 p.m.
We bring Atlantic City to you! Come enjoy an evening at Monmouth University own “casino” sponsored by our Student Activities Board. Light refreshments will be served. Please note: No real dollars will be used. Prizes are limited to Monmouth University students only. Prize drawings will begin at 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 21
Sunday Brunch
Magill Commons Dining Hall, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
No pre-registration required for this event. Please Note: Magill Commons is cashless. Debit and Credit cards are accepted.
Enjoy Sunday Brunch at Magill Commons Dining Hall. Students on a meal plan may use their meal card for the brunch. You may pay at the door. Prices are $13.50 for adults (including students without a meal plan) and $7.25 for children 11 and under.
Local Favorites to Explore
Check out some local restaurants while you are in the neighborhood! As a note, these restaurants are not affiliated with Monmouth University or the Meal Plan.
100 Ocean Ave., Long Branch
732-870-1200
1 Ocean Ave., Long Branch
732-923-1006
The Turning Point in Long Branch
92 Ocean Ave., Long Branch
732-923-1104
444 Ocean Blvd., Ursula Plaza, Long Branch
732-222-1206
176 Wyckoff Rd., Eatontown
732-542-9462
Guided Tours of the Great Hall
Tours depart from the front steps of The Great Hall at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and noon
The Great Hall, formerly known as the Shadow Lawn mansion, was built in 1929 as the private residence of former F.W. Woolworth Company president Hubert Templeton Parson and his wife Maysie. The building encompasses 130 rooms on three main floors, plus rooftop and lower-level rooms. In 1980, the building was the scene for the filming of Annie, serving as the Park Avenue mansion of the character Daddy Warbucks.
General Information
The Monmouth University Store
OceanFirst Bank Center
Friday, September 19 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, September 20 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, September 21 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Monmouth University Store is much more than just the on-campus textbook and school supply shop! The store is proud to offer Students, Alumni, Families, and Guests a collection of clothing, giftware, and everything from bumper stickers to your very own plush Shadow the Hawk! Visit the store on Saturday, 9/20 or Sunday, 9/21 to receive a 10% discount on your imprinted items purchased.
Parking Information
If you are attending the football game, please park in the Main Campus Lot, conveniently located near the playing field. The entrance to this lot is located on Larchwood Avenue, off of Cedar Avenue. Other guests may enter the campus through the Cedar Avenue entrance. On Saturday, 9/20 from 9 a.m. to half time, parking is $20, cash only.
Directions to the university and a campus map are available online.
Area Accommodations
View a listing of area accommodations online.
Questions?
If we can be of any assistance in making your weekend more pleasant, please email us at familyweekend@monmouth.edu or call the Office of Student Life at 732-263-5218.