Saturday, October 1, 2022
We are excited to welcome our families back to campus with the Fall 2022 Family Day! We have so much planned to share with you soon! Be sure to check back regularly for updates and additional events.
Family Day will proceed as planned rain or shine. In the event of lightning, some activities may be delayed until the scattered storms pass through the area. We hope to see you on campus! Go Bears!
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Students & Families Brunch
10:00 – 11:30 am – McCastlain Ballroom | $10 (Tickets Required)
Enjoy brunch with UCA faculty and staff. Guest speaker: Dr. Robin Williamson, Vice President of Student Affairs. First-year students and families are especially welcomed. Tickets required.
Hosted by: UCA Family Network
Shop the UCA Bookstore
10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Student Center First Floor
Pick out something new to show your Bear pride! Textbooks and school supplies for all your class needs as well as apparel, spirit wear, gift items, and various fiction and nonfiction book titles. To find out more about the bookstore, feel free to call 501-450-3414.
Hosted by: The UCA Bookstore
Student Success Information Fair
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Student Center 103 (across from the Bookstore) | Free
Stop by for more information on programs and services available to UCA students to ensure success!
Hosted by: Office of Student Success
Inflatables and Entertainment
11:30 am – 3:30 pm – Practice Football Field | Free (Liability Waiver Required)
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy one of the many inflatable attractions, play lawn games, have your caricature drawn, get your face painted, and more! Make sure to check in at the Student Life table to complete your waiver and get some free goodies…the first 400 students get a UCA Family Day t-shirt!
Hosted by: Office of Student Life
Picnic Lunch with the President
12:00 – 2:00 PM – Practice Football Field | Free
President Houston Davis and Mrs. Jenny Davis invite you to join them for a picnic lunch before the football game. Stop by and say hello to UCA’s first family and enjoy a cookout lunch provided by Aramark.
Hosted by: Office of Student Life
Football vs. Austin Peay Governors
TBA Kickoff – Estes Stadium | Tickets
Join us on The Stripes as your UCA Bears Football team takes on the Governors of Austin Peay State University.
Buy tickets online and enjoy a special Family Day price of $5.00 for a General Admission ticket. Enter promo code FamilyDay22
Hosted by: UCA Athletics
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where do I park?
There is no designated parking for Family Day. You are allowed to park in any parking space on campus that is not reserved or a designated handicap space. View the Campus Map for help in navigating campus and parking lots.
What lodging is available for families?
The Conway Convention and Visitors Bureau maintains a list of available lodging in the community.