2019 Schedule of Events
Events are subject to change. Check back often as more events are being added!
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!
Friday, October 11
Art Museum Exhibit
The Baum Gallery will be open for viewing our Fall 2019 exhibit:
Cultural Ties: Sonya Clark, Joyce J. Scott, and Helen Zughaib
10:00 am-5:00 pm – McCastlain Hall | Free | Click here for more information
UCA Men’s Soccer vs Coastal Carolina University
4:00 pm – Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex | Free | Click here for more information
Parent/Guardian Meet and Greet
An opportunity for UCA parents and guardians to socialize and connect with one another and meet UCA administrators in an informal setting.
5:30-8:00 pm – UCA Downtown (1105 West Oak Street) | $5 per person | Click here to purchase tickets
UCA Women’s Soccer vs Stephen F. Austin
7:00 pm – Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex | Free | Click here for more information
Planetarium Show: Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
Enjoy a tour of the universe! Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No admittance once show has begun.
8:00-9:00 pm – Dr. Edmond E. Griffin Planetarium, UCA Conway Corporation Center for the Sciences (Bruce Street) | Free | Click here for more information
Saturday, October 12
Students & Families Brunch
Enjoy brunch with UCA faculty and staff, and UCA alumnae, Meleah Bowles. Meleah is the co-author of You Goal Girl, Earn Spend Live and Life Unplugged. Tickets required.
10:00-11:30 am – Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center | $10 (Tickets Required) | Click here to purchase tickets
Academic Information Fair
UCA offers numerous support services to ensure our students succeed. The Info Fair will provide you with more information on these resources, and staff will be available to answer questions about tutoring services, financial aid, housing, and student activities.
Sponsored by the Admissions Office in conjunction with 2019 Bear Facts Day.
12:45-2:00 pm – Student Center Ballroom | Free | second floor of Student Center
President’s Tailgate
President Houston Davis and Mrs. Jenny Davis invite you to join them for a picnic lunch and refreshments before the football game. Stop by and say hello to UCA’s first family!
12:00-3:00 pm – Practice Field | Free | corner of Farris Road and Bruce Street
Concessions
Come grab a snack with some free funnel cakes, popcorn, and cotton candy!
12:00-3:00 pm – Practice Field | Free | corner of Farris Road and Bruce Street
Entertainment and Attractions
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy one of the many inflatable attractions, play some lawn games, have your picture taken at the photo booth, or get your face painted! Additionally, there will be other games and activities for you to participate in provided various UCA student organizations.
NOTE: To participate in activities a liability waiver must be signed at the welcome booth.
12:00-3:00 pm – Practice Field | Free | corner of Farris Road and Bruce Street
Tailgating
12:00-4:00 pm – Bruce Street (Purchased Tailgating Spots Only)
UCA Football vs. McNeese State University
The Family Pack is available at any UCA home game, including Family Day!
Family 4-Pack: $35
Specially-priced individual Family Day tickets ($10) available online at UCASports.com using promo code: BEARFAM19
Single game football tickets go on sale August 5, 2019!
4:00 pm* Kickoff – Estes Stadium
*Game time is always subject to change.
Planetarium Show: “Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds”
Enjoy a tour of the universe! Admission is free. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No admittance once show has begun.
8:00-9:00 pm – Dr. Edmond E. Griffin Planetarium, UCA Conway Corporation Center for the Sciences (Bruce Street) | Click here for more information
Sunday, October 13
Brunch at Christian Cafeteria
Close out the weekend by checking out UCA’s dining hall. Christian Cafeteria will be open for all-you-care-to-eat brunch!
Cash, Debit, or Credit* Price (no meal plan): $10.27
Dining Dollar, Bear Card, or Inclining Balance Price (meal plan): $6.16
(Taxes not included.) *Does not accept American Express.
10:00 am-1:00 pm – Christian Cafeteria | Price listed above | Click here for more information
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. Be advised that UCA PD will ticket for illegal parking in a handicapped space without state tags and/or UCA handicapped tags, at red curves, red zones, no parking areas, and any space with a reserve sign in front of it.
Have other questions? Feel free to email us at studentlife@uca.edu
We look forward to seeing you at UCA Family Day 2019!