Dartmouth Family Weekend 2026
Dear Classes of ’27 and ’30 Students and Families,
Below is the preliminary schedule of events. The schedule will continue to be updated with more details as we get closer to the weekend. We look forward to welcoming your family to campus.
Dartmouth Family Weekend Schedule of Events
*Schedule and offerings subject to change.
Friday, September 25
Root for the Big Green
A list of times and locations of all athletic events offered on Friday will be included so families can cheer on the Big Green.
Check-in and Welcome Center
Check in and pick up your nametag, welcome bag, and materials for the weekend.
Drop off Food and Personal Care Items for Upper Valley Families in Need
During the Welcome Center hours, drop off food and personal care items for Upper Valley families in need. Check the Family Weekend landing page for a list of specific items requested.
Brunch/lunch on your own
Enjoy a meal in the Upper Valley, or families are welcome to enjoy breakfast and lunch on campus at the Class of 1953 Commons with discounted prices.
Campus and Special Tours
Sign-up for Friday’s tours is at check-in, beginning Friday at 11:30 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
Book Arts Workshop Open House
Explore the Book Arts Workshop in the lower level of Baker-Berry Library. Learn about methods of making books and other printed materials and try your hand at running a letterpress by printing a pre-designed souvenir to take home with you!
Open Houses with Campus Partners
A variety of offices and centers will have open houses. Stop by all those of interest to you anytime during this timeframe to learn more about the exciting opportunities and resources available for students.
Concurrent Sessions: Choose one
We encourage you to “divide and conquer” to cover more than one session of interest and then share information with family members.
- Special Faculty Lecture with Zaneta Thayer ’08, professor of anthropology
- Your Student’s Journey through the Liberal Arts
- Undergraduate Business Education at Tuck
Family Welcome Reception
Enjoy light appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages, hear brief welcoming remarks at 5 p.m. by senior leadership, and get to know fellow families.
Dinner on Your Own with Family and Friends
Enjoy a meal in the Upper Valley—check the Family Weekend landing page for ideas. The main on-campus dining location at the Class of 1953 Commons (aka FOCO) is open to all at discounted prices and is a great option for those with food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Live Band Karaoke
Hosted by Collis After Dark
Saturday, September 26
Time TBD: Football Game vs. Monmouth University
Root for the Big Green
A list of times and locations of all athletic events offered on Saturday will be included so families can cheer on the Big Green.
Breakfast
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast at the Class of 1953 Commons (aka FOCO). Your Family Weekend nametag is your “entry ticket” and Dartmouth students will use a meal swipe on their dining card.
Check-in and Welcome Center
Check in and pick up your nametag, welcome bag, and materials for the weekend.
Drop off Food and Personal Care Items for Upper Valley Families in Need
During the Welcome Center hours, drop off food and personal care items for Upper Valley families in need. Check the Family Weekend landing page for a list of specific items requested.
Concurrent Sessions: Choose one
We encourage you to “divide and conquer” to cover more than one session of interest and then share information with family members.
- Special Faculty Lecture with Mathieu Morlighem, Evans Family Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences
- Oh, the Places They Will Go! Study Away Opportunities
- Dartmouth’s Center for Career Design: A Vision for Career Exploration and Life-long Purpose
General Campus and Dartmouth’s Historic Cemetery tours
Sign-up is required at the check-in area on a first-come, first-served basis.
A Conversation with Dartmouth President Sian Leah Beilock ‘76a and Trustee
Please join Dartmouth’s 19th president, Sian Leah Beilock, and a Dartmouth trustee in a lively conversation to learn more about Dartmouth. The trustee will be engaging President Beilock with questions of interests to parents and families and provide her with the opportunity to share her vision and initiatives.
Family Weekend Cookout
All are welcome to gather and enjoy a complimentary New England barbeque, catered by The Refinery, while relaxing and connecting with one another.
Half-Day Mindfulness Retreat
Join us for a half-day mindfulness and appreciation retreat where we will explore well-being, healthy relationships, and authentic self-awareness through meditation, reflection, and meaningful connection. More details and registration information will be updated in the schedule of events later in the summer.
Special Open Houses, Tours, and Self-Guided Activities
- Hood Museum of Art Community Day
- Book Arts Workshop Open House
- Campus and Historic Cemetery Tours
Concurrent Sessions: Choose one
We encourage you to “divide and conquer” to cover more than one session of interest and then share information with family members.
- Class of 2030: What We Wish We Had Known
- Class of 2027: Get Ready for Commencement!
Organ Recital and Q&A with Tucker Center Staff
Social Time
Enjoy connecting with fellow families over refreshments and light snacks.
Dinner on Your Own with Family and Friends
Enjoy a meal in the Upper Valley. The main on-campus dining location at the Class of 1953 Commons (aka FOCO) is open to all at discounted prices and is a great option for those with food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Dance and A Cappella Showcase
Come and enjoy many of Dartmouth’s dance and a cappella groups as they perform for you. There will be two showcases to accommodate those who would like to attend.
Activity hosted by Collis After Dark
Sunday, September 27
Root for the Big Green
A list of times and locations of all athletic events offered on Sunday will be included so families can cheer on the Big Green.
House Communities Breakfast Receptions
Enjoy a continental breakfast with your student’s house community, meet the house professor and other members of the house team, and enjoy connecting and meeting other students and families in the same house community.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Enjoy a walk around Occom Pond with fellow families, hike, play pickleball, and explore the campus and Upper Valley.