Early registration for Family Weekend closed on Friday, January 26, 2024. Onsite registration will be available at the check-in locations on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 4 pm- 7 pm and Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 9 am –noon.
February 2-4, 2024
Family Weekend is for current ERAU students to share their on-campus experience and current projects with their families.
During Family Weekend, you’ll have the opportunity to walk in your student’s footsteps, learn about resources to help him/her succeed, and participate in family-friendly activities.
Parking: The first two levels are open parking for all, payable by mobile pay after scanning the QR code available at all entrances and signs in the parking garage. Visitor passes are not required for the weekend.
Schedule of Events
Click each date below for daily activities
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Event Name |
Event Description |
Time |
Location(s) |
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ROTC Open House Army |
Join us for a brief presentation (20 to 30 minutes) to learn about Army ROTC's activities so far this academic year. Cadets and parents will also get a familiarization of the virtual rifle range. |
Noon-1 p.m. |
ROTC Center Room 140 |
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Embry-Riddle Softball vs. Georgia Southwestern |
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2 p.m. |
Radiology Associates Field |
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Check-In |
Please check-in for a detailed weekend event schedule and a free gift for all Pre-registered families. |
4-7 p.m. |
Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center – Lobby |
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Embry-Riddle Baseball vs. Montevallo |
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4 p.m. |
Sliwa Stadium |
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Skyline Social |
Enjoy music by WIKD 102.5, pub-style games and refreshments (available for purchase) in a relaxing atmosphere. |
5-7 p.m. |
Mori Hosseini Student Union – Roof Terrace |
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Circus Variety Show |
Join Touch-N-Go Productions, the student entertainment division of your Student Government Association, for The Great DuBois, a thrilling fast paced, high energy circus act. This show, fun for all ages, includes incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycles, aerial performances, contortion and much more! |
7-8:30 p.m. |
Mori Hosseini Student Union – Event Center |
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Embry-Riddle Ice Hockey vs. Georgia Tech |
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7 p.m. |
Daytona Ice Arena 2300 S. Ridgewood Ave #63D South Daytona, FL 32119 |
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Observatory Telescope Viewing |
The College of Arts & Sciences invites you to visit the 1-meter telescope observatory and rooftop observing deck. While there, you can gaze at astronomical objects through a variety of telescopes. Faculty and students will also be available to discuss related activities, research and academic programs. |
8-10 p.m. |
College of Arts & Sciences Building – 5th floor |
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Event Name |
Event Description |
Time |
Location(s) |
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Check-In |
Please check-in for a detailed weekend event schedule and a free gift for all Pre-registered families. |
9 a.m.-Noon |
Mori Hosseini Student Union – 1st Floor Commons |
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Beach Clean Up (Hosted by the David B. D'Maley College of Business) |
Families and students are invited to help us Make the World a Better Place! This event will be held rain or shine. |
10 a.m.-Noon |
University Blvd Beach Park 834 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach |
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Interactive College Labs |
Each college presents a full day of family friendly activities. See pages 5-11 for the detailed schedule. |
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Various |
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Embry-Riddle Ice Hockey vs. Georgia Tech |
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11:30 a.m. |
Daytona Ice Arena 2300 S. Ridgewood Ave #63D |
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Lunch with Leadership |
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11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Mori Hosseini Student Union – Event Center |
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Resource Fair |
Opportunities to meet one-on-one with on-campus resources such as Career Services, Study Abroad, Parent Association and more. |
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Mori Hosseini Student Union – 1st Floor Commons |
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Embry-Riddle Baseball vs. Alabama Huntsville |
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Noon
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Sliwa Stadium |
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Parents Social (Hosted by Parent/ Student Programs) |
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2-3 p.m. |
Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center – Duva Ballrooms |
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How to Become an Embry-Riddle Parent Ambassador (Hosted by Parent /Student Programs) |
Join us to learn more about the Parent Ambassador Program. Find out how you can support Embry-Riddle in or near your hometown by attending regional admissions presentations in the fall or accepted student receptions in the spring. |
3-3:30 p.m. |
Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center – Duva Ballrooms |
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Embry-Riddle Softball vs. Columbus State |
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4 p.m. |
Radiology Associated Field |
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Backyard Bash |
Join us for an afternoon filled with fun beach themed activities! We will have live steel drum music, sand art, food and inflatables for everyone to participate in. |
2-4 p.m. |
Fitness Center Lawn |
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College of Engineering Student Panel – EagleCam |
EagleCam is a CubeSat that has been designed and built by Embry-Riddle students. Its aim is to touch the lunar surface in late February 2024. The mission has three objectives: to provide the first third-person images of a nonterrestrial landing, to demonstrate the first use of Wi-Fi transmission on the Moon, and to study the interaction between the rocket plume and the lunar dust. The panel that will operate EagleCam during its mission will consist of students and faculty who built it. |
4:15 - 5:15 p.m. |
Capt. Willie Miller Instructional Center – L. Gale Lemerand Auditorium (Room 101) |
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Embry-Riddle Softball vs. Georgia Southwestern |
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6:30 p.m. |
Radiology Associates Field |
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Event Name |
Event Description |
Time |
Location(s) |
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Embry-Riddle Baseball vs. Montevallo |
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11 a.m. |
Sliwa Stadium |
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Embry-Riddle Softball vs. Chadron State |
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3 p.m. |
Radiology Associates Field |