Save the Date: Family Weekend 2024 – Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29.
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 27
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.
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.
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 28
Family & Parent Workshops
Rechnitz Hall, 1st Floor, 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
What Do You Need to Know About Academic Support? – Rechnitz Hall, Room 107 at 10 a.m. Come and learn about what resources are available to Monmouth students and how easy it is for your student to get the help they need to be academically successful. Navigate demonstration included in workshop.
Activities, Involvement, and Leadership – Rechnitz Hall, Room 116 at 10:45 a.m. Learn about the many activities and events that Monmouth offers. These opportunities will enhance your student’s educational experience, assist them with making friends, and provide your student with the ability to learn valuable leadership skills.
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. $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, 11 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.
The Main Parking Lot, Lot 16 and Lot 25 open at 9 a.m.
Cost to park is $20 per vehicle
Please fined the Tailgating Policies here!
Monmouth Football vs. Fordham
Kessler Stadium, 1 p.m.
Cheer for the Hawks as they tackle Fordham in Kessler Stadium!
FAMILY WEEKEND TICKET PROMOTION
Monmouth is offering a buy one, get one ticket promotion to online buyers to the Family Weekend game vs. Fordham. Students sitting in the student section do not need a ticket, however if you would like to guarantee your student has a seat next to you, please purchase a ticket for your student.
STEP-BY-STEP INFO TO PURCHASE TICKETS WITH PROMOTION:
- Go to the Monmouth Athletics Ticket Site
- Click on “1 Game”
- Input code FAMILYWEEKEND24
- Click on section in blue. As a note, seats for this promotion are restricted. Sections 110 and 111 are part of the buy one get one promotion, but are located in the visitors section.
- Click on number of seats desired
- On the right-hand side, click the red “EDIT” pencil icon and change half of the tickets selected to “ATHELTICS FAMILY WEEKEND – FULL PRICE.” In order to use the promotion, each free ticket must be paired with a full price ticket.
- Click “Continue.” You will be prompted to create an account. If you already have a Monmouth Athletics account, enter your info and click “Log In.” If you do not yet have a Monmouth Athletics account, enter your info and click “Sign Up.”
- Tickets will be sent to your email. There are no paper tickets.
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 29
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 27 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, September 28 | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, September 29 | 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, 9/28 or Sunday, 9/29 to receive a 10% discount on your imprinted items purchased.
Parking Information
If you are attending the football game, please park in lot 13, 14, or 18, each conveniently located near the playing field. The entrance to these lots is located on Larchwood Avenue, off of Cedar Avenue. Other guests may enter the campus through the Cedar Avenue entrance.
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.