Online registration is now closed.
There will be opportunities to register on Friday and Saturday at check-in.
Service project: Feed the Hornet Food Pantries
University of Lynchburg has three food pantries on campus from which students, staff, and faculty can benefit. You can support our pantries by:
- Ordering from our wish list on Amazon.com and have items mailed directly to the University.
- Drop off items at 221 Drysdale Student Center.
- Send a check payable to the University earmarked “Food Pantry” and mail to: Spiritual Life Center, University of Lynchburg, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, Sept. 16Saturday, Sept. 17Sunday, Sept. 18
Some events require pre-registration.
| #OnFridaysWeWearRed Show your Hornet Pride by donning your Lynchburg gear and uploading your family photos to our Instagram @parents_and_family_programs |
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| 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. | The Hub Information Desk Drysdale Student Center, 1st floor Open for assistance with any questions for parents and families visiting campus |
| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Daura Museum of Art Admission is free |
| 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Campus Store |
| 1 – 4 p.m. | Dell Beach The Dell Enjoy lawn games, music and more! Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities |
| 3 p.m. | Peace Gathering Friendship Circle Honor the International Day of Peace, sponsored by the Spiritual Life Center |
| 5 – 6:30 p.m. | Meet and Greet President Alison and First Gentleman Bob along with Members of the Parents Council Koudelka Balcony, 3rd floor of Drysdale Student Center Join President Alison, First Gentleman Bob and members of the Parents Council for informal conversation and afternoon refreshments. |
| 5:30 – 7 p.m. | Pirate’s Bay Surf-N-Turf Buffet Dinner Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center, 3rd floor Cost is $17.50 per person. |
| 7 – 7:45 p.m. | Wind Symphony & Orchestra Concert Sydnor Performance Hall Complimentary tickets required. Call 434.544.8344. |
| 8:15 p.m. | Choral Concert Snidow Chapel Tickets are not required, but early arrival is suggested for best seating. |
Some events require pre-registration.
| McAfee’s Knob Trip Limited availability; registration required.* Sponsored by Outdoor Leadership Programs. Learn more about McAfee’s Knob. * If you register and do not attend or cancel at least 24 hours in advance at olp@lynchburg.edu, you will be charged a per person cancellation fee regardless of circumstances. |
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| 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Campus Store is open |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Celebrar Mi Bandera Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center Sponsored by Hispanic Student Society |
| 11 a.m. | Westover Honors College Induction Snidow Chapel |
| 10 a.m. – noon | Blankets for Cancer Patients Drysdale Student Center Service plunge — stop by the Genworth Leadership Foundation Conference Center, 215 Drysdale Student Center, at your convenience to make a blanket or two to donate to cancer patients in the Central Virginia area. Sponsored by Center for Community Engagement |
| 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Claytor Nature Center Hike and Lunch Enjoy a nature hike at the University”s beautiful Claytor Nature Center in Bedford County. Bring your own lunch to enjoy after a hike under the pavilion at the Education Center | Directions |
| Noon – 5 p.m. | The Hub Information Desk Drysdale Student Center, 1st floor Open for assistance with any questions for parents and families visiting campus |
| 1 – 3 p.m. | Day in the Dell Enjoy delicious delicacies from food trucks while listening to music by University of Lynchburg alumnus Andrew Washington ‘05, playing yard games, and relaxing in The Dell sitting in the red chairs chatting with family and making memories meeting up with old friends and making new ones. |
| 2 p.m. | Women’s Field Hockey vs John Hopkins on Shellenberger Field (CODE RED GAME) Let’s find everyone donning their red University of Lynchburg apparel and surrounding Shelley to cheer on our team as they take on this highly competitive rival! |
| 7:30 p.m. | Class of 2026 Time Capsule Ceremony Victory Bell Tower Sponsored by Student Government Association |
| 8 – 11 p.m. | Casino Night Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center Blackjack, 21, Roulette, and refreshments and a cash bar. Sponsored by Parent, Family and New Student Connections and the Student Activities Board |
Some events require pre-registration.
| Crabtree Falls Hike Limited availability; registration required.* Sponsored by Outdoor Leadership Programs. Learn more about Crabtree Falls. * If you register and do not attend or cancel at least 24 hours in advance at olp@lynchburg.edu, you will be charged a per person cancellation fee regardless of circumstances. |
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| 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Farewell Brunch Burton Dining Hall, Drysdale Student Center |
| 11 a.m. | The Jewish Community (Hillel) Bagel Brunch Spiritual Life Center |
| Noon – 5 p.m. | The Hub Information Desk Drysdale Student Center, 1st floor Open for assistance with any questions for parents and families visiting campus |
| 1 p.m. | Women’s Field Hockey vs Dickinson Shellenberger Field |
