Family Day
Family Day 2022 will take place Saturday, October 1. Check back soon for more information.
Family Day 2021 Recap
We’re so happy be hosting Family Day in person this year!
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 of their own. This event is for all parents, siblings, and extended family of Purchase College students.
Registration
Online registration is now open. Multiple brunch reservation options are available. Tickets are $38 for the day’s events including brunch. Children under the age of 10 are free.
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.
Tickets can be purchased at the event. Tickets include the brunch and other events for the day. There is a limit of 350 per brunch period.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event will be required at check-in.
Brunch reservation time slots:
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10:00 - 11:00am
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11:00am - 12:00pm
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12:00 - 1:00pm
- 1:00 - 2:00pm
On-site registration is available the day of the event
Travel Information
Looking to spend the weekend in town? Learn about Where to Stay and Eat to explore your options.
Families should park in the West 1 lot. 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!
Fall 2021 Schedule
Family Day will happen rain or shine. Alternate rain locations have been identified for the outdoor events. Schedule subject to change.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event will be required at check-in by all attendees.
9:00am–1:30pm
Registration & Check-in Table; Main Dining Hall Entrance
10:00am–11:00am
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–12:00pm
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.
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!
11:00am
Purchase College Women’s Soccer v. St. Joseph’s College - Long Island
12:00pm–1:00pm
Family Day Jazz Brunch Seating #3; 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 of Art
Visit the Neuberger Museum of Art. The Neuberger Museum is a center of teaching and learning for all stages of life. Experience exhibitions of modern, contemporary and African art and art-inspired events in our Philip Johnson-designed building at the heart of Purchase College campus. Admission is free.
12:00noon
Purchase College Women’s Volleyball v. York College; Gymnasium
2:00–3:30pm
President Peña’s Meet and Greet Reception; In front of the Humanities Building
Join college leadership to welcome the parents and families of our students and connect them to their Purchase Family!
3:30–5:00pm
Family Feud Game; Outback Quad