Family Day
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, October 3, 2020!
Family Day is an exceptional opportunity for parents and extended family members to get to know their student’s friends and to make some new friends. This event is for all parents, siblings, and extended family of Purchase College students. There will be a lot happening on campus. Come and spend the day at your leisure enjoying time with your student!
Registration
The $15 registration fee ($5 for children under 12) includes an all-you-can-eat brunch at our Dining Hall and free access to all our carnival events and activities through out the day.
Online registration for Family Day 2020 will open in summer 2020. Two tickets options are available:
- Brunch Option #1 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Those wishing to purchase tickets, can visit our online registration system.
- Brunch Option #2 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Those wishing to purchase tickets, can visit our online registration system.
Purchase students do not need to register/pay for Family Day. Students enrolled in a meal plan will use a meal swipe for the brunch in the Dining Hall.
On-site registration will be available the day of.
Travel Information
Looking to spend the weekend in town? Learn about Where to Stay and Eat to explore your options.
Visitors can park in Central 2, Central 3, East 2, East 3 or West 2 parking lots when you arrive to campus. ADA parking is available in Central 3. See our campus map for details.
Food Pantry
We will be collecting nonperishable food items for the Food Pantry during Family Day. If you are able to support, we would love an item or two!
The Fall 2020 schedule will be posted in September 2020.
Check out the Fall 2019 schedule to see the highlights of our Family Day 2019 schedule.
Fall 2019 Schedule:
This event will happen rain or shine. Alternate rain locations have been identified for the outdoor events. Schedule subject to change.
9:00am-1:30pm
Registration & Check-in Table; Main Dining Hall Entrance
10:00am-12:00pm
Family Day Jazz Brunch Seating #1; Main Dining Hall
Join us in the dining hall for a specially prepared brunch while listening to jazz music performed by Purchase College students.
11:00am-3:00pm
Family Day Carnival; Great Lawn
11:00am-12:30pm Applied Learning Symposium; Red Room inside Student Services Building
Join Purchase students as they recount their successful internships, service, leadership and global experience with stories of career discovery, exciting projects, and other high impact learning in a variety of fields!
11:00am-1:00pm
The Olde’s Gallery Crawl; G-Street Apartments; The Olde
Visit the Olde Apartment Complex to view student artwork along G-Street Apartments! Witness our students’ talents first-hand and vote for your favorite pieces of art. The artist with the most votes will receive a prize!
12:00 – 2:00pm
Family Day Jazz Brunch Seating #2; Main Dining Hall
Join us in the dining hall for a specially prepared brunch while listening to jazz music performed by Purchase College students.
12:00 – 5:00pm
Neuberger Museum Hours; Docent led tours available from 12:00-2:00pm
2:00-3:30pm
President’s Wine & Cheese Meet and Greet Reception; Humanities Lobby
Join college leadership at a wine and cheese reception to welcome the parents and families of our students and connect them to their Purchase Family!
3:30-5:00pm
Family Feud Game; Red Room