Family Weekend 2026
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Information as of February 19, 2026
Family Weekend will be February 20-21, 2026.
The 2026 Senior Gala will be February 21, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.
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Schedule of Events
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Note: Times and locations subject to change.
Campus Bookstore: Open Hours
9:00am-5:00pm @ Campus Bookstore
Webinar: Get SET for Advising
in the College of Arts & Sciences
Hosted by the College of Arts & Sciences
4:00pm-5:00pm @ via Zoom
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Note: Times and locations subject to change.
Campus Bookstore: Open Hours
9:00am-5:00pm @ Campus Bookstore
Webinar: Get SET for Internships & REAL
in the College of Arts & Sciences
Hosted by the College of Arts & Sciences
4:00pm-5:00pm @ via Zoom
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Note: Times and locations subject to change.
Campus Bookstore: Open Hours
9:00am-5:00pm @ Campus Bookstore
NCAA Women's Tennis vs University of Nevada
11:00am @ Degheri Tennis Center
NCAA Women's Basketball vs Saint Mary's College
6:00pm @ Leavey Center
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Friday, February 20, 2026
Note: Times and locations subject to change.
Campus Bookstore: Open Hours
9:00am-6:00pm @ Campus Bookstore
Jonathan Calm Gallery Exhibit -
"To Wherever, Forever: Archives of Absence & Sites of Passage"
9:00am-4:00pm @ Dowd Art & Art History Building
Open House: Campus Recreation
10:00am-2:00pm @ Malley Center
Family Weekend Check-In
10:30am-4:30pm @ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI) North Lobby
Internship Strategies for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Hosted by the Career Center
11:30am-12:30pm @ Benson Memorial Center, California Mission Room
The Ciocca Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Hosted by the Ciocca Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
11:30am-12:30pm @ Lucas Hall, Room 107
Open House: Career Center
12:00pm-5:00pm @ Benson Memorial Center, 1st Floor
Open House: Drahmann Academic Advising & Learning Resources Center
12:00pm-5:00pm @ Kenna Hall, Room 101
Open House: Office of Multicultural Learning
12:00pm-5:00pm @ 832 Market Street (across from Swig Residence Hall)
Open House: Rainbow Resource Center
12:00pm-5:00pm @ Benson Memorial Center, Room 11 (basement level)
Open House: Forge Garden
12:00pm-2:30pm @ 1051 Sherman Street (by the North Parking Garage)
Open House: Ciocca Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
12:00pm-2:30pm @ Lucas Hall, Room 109
Open House: Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
12:00pm-2:30pm @ Vari Hall, 1st Floor
Open House: Sustainable Business Institute
12:00pm-2:30pm @ Lucas Hall, Room 109
Open House: University Library
12:00pm-2:30pm @ University Library (Learning Commons)
Open House: Bucky's Closet
12:30pm-5:30pm @ Daly Science Hall, Room 317
Family Lunch
12:30pm-2:00pm @ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI) Courtyard
Leavey School of Business's Principled Leadership Program
Hosted by the Leavey School of Business
1:00pm-2:00pm @ Lucas Hall, Room 107
"From AI Theatre to the AI-Centered Enterprise:
What is Holding Us Back & Where Do We Go From Here?"
Hosted by the Leavey School of Business
1:00pm-2:00pm @ Lucas Hall, Room 126
Introduction to University Credit Union
Hosted by University Credit Union
1:00pm-2:00pm @ Benson Memorial Center, Williman Room
Internship Strategies for Arts, Humanities, Public Sector & Social Sciences
Hosted by the Career Center
1:00pm-2:00pm @ Benson Memorial Center, California Mission Room
Open House: Global Engagement
2:30pm-5:00pm @ Varsi Hall, 1st Floor
Open House: Student Health, Counseling & Well-Being
2:30pm-5:00pm @ Cowell Center (by the Degheri Tennis Courts)
Open House: Wellness Center
2:30pm-5:00pm @ 852 Market Street (across from Swig Residence Hall)
"The Brave New World of A.I."
Hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences, Leavey School of Business & School of Engineering
2:30pm-3:30pm @ Recital Hall
President's Welcome
3:45pm-4:15pm @ Mission Church
Bronco Family Boardwalk
4:30pm-6:00pm @ Abby Sobrato Mall
Open House: Bronco Racing - Formula SAE
5:00pm-7:15pm @ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI), Room 1120
Engineering Research Showcase
Hosted by the School of Engineering
5:00pm-7:15pm @ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI), South Lobby
Leavey School of Business Reception
Hosted by the Leavey School of Business
5:00pm-6:30pm @ Lucas Hall, Lobby
Arts & Sciences Student Showcase
Hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences
5:00pm-6:00pm @ Vari Hall, Lobby
Improv Comedy Show
Hosted by the Speak Easy Improv Student Club
5:30pm-6:30pm @ Benson Memorial Center, California Mission Room
Engineering Research at SCU: Perspectives from Students & Faculty
Hosted by the School of Engineering
6:00pm-6:45pm @ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI), Room 1308
NCAA Men's Baseball vs University of California - Davis
6:00pm @ Stephen Schott Stadium
Men's Club Lacrosse vs Colorado State University
7:00pm @ Bellomy Field
Game Night
Hosted by the Game Night Club
8:00pm-10:00pm @ Benson Memorial Center, Williman Room
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Note: Times and locations subject to change.
NCAA Women's Beach Volleyball vs University of San Francisco
9:00am @ Beach Volleyball Courts
Family Weekend Check-In
9:30am-12:00pm @ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI) North Lobby
Java with the Jesuits
Hosted by the Jesuit Community
9:30am-11:00am @ Jesuit Residence
Internship Strategies for Business Students
Hosted by the Career Center
9:30am-10:30am @ Recital Hall
Campus Bookstore: Open Hours
10:00am-5:00pm @ Campus Bookstore
Get Ready for Graduation! - "Everything You Need to Know
About Commencement, Grad Bash & Your Alumni Connection"
Hosted by the Event Planning Office
10:00am-11:00am @ Benson Memorial Center, California Mission Room
Introduction to University Credit Union
Hosted by University Credit Union
10:00am-11:00am @ Benson Memorial Center, Williman Room
Global Learning Programs: Getting Started for Prospective Students & Families
Hosted by the Global Learning (Study Abroad)
10:00am-11:00am @ Locatelli Student Activity Center
Women's Club Lacrosse vs University of California - Santa Cruz
10:00am @ Bellomy Field
NCAA Men's Tennis vs University of New Mexico
11:00am @ Degheri Tennis Center
Leavey School of Business: Ask Me Anything About the Curriculum
Hosted by the Leavey School of Business
11:00am-12:30pm @ Lucas Hall, Lobby
(this is an informational table in the lobby, not an event)
Pickleball - Open Play
Hosted by Campus Recreation
11:30am-2:30pm @ Malley Center
(advance registration is required due to limited spots)
Pickleball 101 - Learn to Play
Hosted by Campus Recreation
11:30am-12:30pm @ Malley Center
(advance registration is required due to limited spots)
Reusable Silverware Kit Workshop
Hosted by the Center for Sustainability
11:30am-12:30pm @ 1051 Sherman Street (by the North Parking Garage)
From Source to Sample: A Guided Look at Campus Dining
Hosted by Dining Services
11:30am-12:30pm @ Benson Memorial Center, Marketplace (1st Floor)
Leavey School of Business: Peer Career Consultants Panel
Hosted by the Leavey School of Business
11:30am-12:30pm @ Lucas Hall, Room 126
"Be the Link: LinkedIn Coaching for Families Who Want to
Help Their College Student Make Professional Connections"
Hosted by the Leavey School of Business
11:30am-12:30pm @ Lucas Hall, Room 107
A Cappella Concert
Hosted by SCU A Cappella
12:00pm-1:30pm @ Recital Hall
Pickleball 101 - Learn to Play
Hosted by Campus Recreation
12:30pm-1:30pm @ Malley Center
(advance registration is required due to limited spots)
LEAD Scholars, Family & Friends!
Hosted by the LEAD Scholars Program
1:00pm-2:30pm @ Benson Memorial Center, Williman Room
NCAA Women's Water Polo vs Fresno State University
1:00pm @ Sullivan Aquatic Center
NCAA Men's Baseball vs University of California - Davis
1:00pm @ Stephen Schott Stadium
Men's Club Rugby vs University of California - Santa Barbara
1:00pm @ Bellomy Field
Pickleball 101 - Learn to Play
Hosted by Campus Recreation
1:30pm-2:30pm @ Malley Center
(advance registration is required due to limited spots)
Swig + McWalsh Lawn Hangout
Hosted by Residence Life
2:00pm-3:00pm @ Swig Residence Hall, Lawn
NCAA Women's Beach Volleyball vs University of the Pacific
3:00pm @ Beach Volleyball Courts
Barrio Fiesta
Hosted by Barkada (Filipino Student Association)
5:00pm-8:00pm @ Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation (SCDI) Courtyard
Ballroom Dance Demo & Lessons
Hosted by the Ballroom Dance Association
5:00pm-6:00pm @ Locatelli Student Activity Center
Family Mass
5:00pm-6:00pm @ Mission Church
Women's Club Rugby vs Cal Poly Humboldt
7:00pm @ Bellomy Field
Senior Gala
7:30pm-11:30pm @ Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
(buses depart from SCU campus starting at 6:30pm and make a continuous loop)
Night Market
Hosted by the Asian Pacific Islander Student Union (APSU)
9:00pm-12:00am @ Alameda Mall
(lawn between Benson Memorial Center and University Library)
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Note: Times and locations subject to change.
Campus Bookstore: Open Hours
11:00am-3:00pm @ Campus Bookstore
NCAA Men's Tennis vs University of Nevada - Las Vegas
11:00am @ Degheri Tennis Center
Women's Club Soccer vs University of California - Berkeley
11:00am @ Stanton Field
Men's Club Lacrosse vs University of Colorado
12:00pm @ Bellomy Field
NCAA Men's Baseball vs University of California - Davis
12:00pm @ Stephen Schott Stadium
Men's Club Soccer vs University of California - Davis
2:00pm @ Stanton Field
Future Dates
Keep these future dates for Family Weekend in mind:
- February 19-20, 2027
- February 18-19, 2028
- February 16-17, 2029