Family Weekend Frequently Asked Questions

Family Weekend 2025 is scheduled for October 17-19. Please note dates are subject to change.

The cost of Family Weekend covers brunch in the caf on Saturday, Presidential Breakfast on Sunday, free admission into the fitness center in the Health United Building, admission into the Men's Soccer game and Women's Basketball game, and Family Weekend Bingo.

*Please make sure to present your Family Weekend wristband at any of the above events*

*Please note you must register for Family Weekend Bingo & The Presidential Breakfast

*Entry into the Men's Basketball Exhibition game against Murray State is not included in your registration cost. Tickets must be purchased separately.

The theatre performances will cost extra (You can purchase tickets for the shows . If you have any questions you can reach out to gscboxoffice@xavier.edu or call 513-745-3939).

Tickets to the Men's Basketball Game vs. Murray State University cost extra and can be purchased at the Xavier sports tickets site. For any additional questions, please reach out to the Athletic Ticket Office at (513) 745-3411.

Absolutely! It is easier to have your student register for your family because they already have an EngageXU account with Xavier.

You can park anywhere on campus starting Friday, October 17 - Sunday, October 19. The only place families cannot park is at University Station, they will be towed.

Families will need to register for Bingo on Saturday evening - there will be two sessions, you are only allowed to register and attend one. You must be registered for Family Weekend and present your Family Weekend wristbands at Bingo check-in. Families will also need to register for the Presidential Breakfast on Sunday and you must be registered for Family Weekend and present your wristbands at check-in. Families also need to register for Community Action Day on Saturday morning.

Registration for Family Action Day will open on Wednesday, September 3 at 12pm Eastern Time

Registration for The Presidential Breakfast will open on Wednesday, September 17 at 12pm Eastern Time

Registration for Bingo will open on Wednesday, September 24 at 12pm Eastern Time

Yes, please email familyweekend@xavier.edu with your receipt number. Please note that refunds typically take 7-10 business days.

There are two options, pre-registration (we recommend this) and on-site registration. Pre-registration opens on Wednesday, September 3 at 12pm Eastern Time. There will be a registration link sent out to families via email with instructions on how to register. You can also register on-site Friday and Saturday of Family Weekend during the designated times listed on the schedule. Please note you must include your Xavier Student when you register. The cost of registration is $45 per person. Children under 5 and Xavier Students are free.

*Please note that on-site registration will be cashless, we will only accept credit cards.

We will email out a link the day registration opens (September 3 at 12pm Eastern Time)
You will be redirected to the EngageXU homepage, if you are not a student please create a guest account. A six-digit verification code will be sent to the email you have provided (check your spam if you don't receive it). Once you enter the verification code, the system will login you in as a guest user so you are able to register.
After you are setup as a guest user you will be directed to the Family Weekend Event page, scroll down to registration.
Select the quantity of tickets you will need, then click register. You will be redirected to enter your registration details. Once you do this then you will confirm your registration.
Once you confirm you will be redirected to the Xavier University payment portal to purchase your tickets and they will send you a confirmation with a receipt number. This will complete your registration for Family Weekend!

You can reach out to familyweekend@xavier.edu to have your contact information updated.

You can purchase tickets for the shows on the Xavier Theatre site. If you have any questions you can reach out to gscboxoffice@xavier.edu or call 513-745-3939

No! Tickets must be purchased using the link. This link will give you one complimentary ticket for your student, all other tickets must be purchased. If you have 2 students or another extraneous situation, please contact the ticket office at (513)745-3411.

Please note to ensure safety of every guest, all persons will be subject to screening and bag check upon entrance to the Cintas Center. No bags will be permitted except for clear bags, small clutch purses, and diaper or medical bags. No water bottles are allowed. For more information and a list of prohibited and approved bags, please visit Goxavier.com/Clearbag.