Office of Family Engagement - 2019 Owl Family Weekend

Families,

As of 9/17, registration is now closed for Owl Family Weekend 2019. We would like to thank all our registered families! We are anticipating almost 1,000 members of the FAU family to attend with us this weekend!

We encourage families interested in attending the FAU football game to contact 1-866-FAU-OWLS or click here for their website. We will not be taking onsite walk-Ins.

The Owl Family Weekend is a three-day event September 20-22, 2019, with various featured activities on our Boca Raton, Davie, and Jupiter campuses. Weekend festivities present opportunities to interact with the university facility, staff and students, while interacting in our spotlighted events. Scroll down for purchase options.

The year’s pricing packages are as followed:

***3-Day Family Package: $110 Family Member $75 Student $50 Child (ages 2-12). Under 2 years old enter for free.

***Saturday One Day Pass: $60 Family Member $30 FAU student $25 Child (ages 2-12). Under 2 years old enter for free.

You have the option to purchase a 3 Day Family Package or the Saturday One Day Pass. The 3 Day Family Package allows access to all 3 days and entrance to all catered meals and events. The Saturday One Day Pass allows for access to all catered meals and events for Saturday only (Day 2). With both options, children 2- 12 years of age are offered entrance at a discounted rate (click Continue Shopping at the checkout section). To gain access to all the meals, events, and festivities, we recommend the Family 3-Day Package. Limit 5 family members per transaction. For any additional members, please contact the Office of Family Engagement at 561.297.2733, and they will assist you in adding more family members.

Event Details: All times are subject to change

Day #1 Friday, September 20, 2019. Check in begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. at the Student Union. You may pick up your ticketing package between the hours of 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. There will be light snacks and interactive opportunities to engage with your students during this time. Our Welcome Kickoff Celebration will begin at 6 p.m. with our Interim-Vice President and Deans and Directors. This interactive experience will include hors d'oeuvres and live music.

Day #2 Saturday, September 21, 2019. Family Tailgate (Campus Recreation Pool, 3-5 p.m). FAU vs Wagner football game, 6:00 p.m.

Day #3 Sunday, September 22, 2019. Housing Breakfast (Innovation Village Apartments, 8-11 a.m.). Housing Tours, 8-11 a.m.

General Considerations: When you are ready to purchase your passes, you must have the following information readily available: * Student's first and last name. *Student's Z number. *Name of campus student attends (Boca, Jupiter, Davie, ect). *Valid email address. You must also purchase your student’s ticket on the same transaction as any family package or one day pass.

Event Refund Policy: No refunds will be given after any purchase. All sales are final

Registration Dates: Registration opens early June and closes September 18, 2019.

Accommodations: Click here

HILTON Loves Our Owl Families!

Find the closest hotels to all things FAU, as well as the best things to eat, see and do in the area.

Let's Go!

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boca Raton, 2.6 miles

661 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida, 33487

Phone: 561-994-8200

Hampton Inn Boca Raton, 2.6 miles

1455 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, Florida, 33431

Phone: 561-988-0200