Family Weekend 2022

Event Pricing:

Adults – $25.00
Teens – $25.00
Children (4-12) – $10.00
PLNU Students – FREE, but MUST be registered for the President’s Breakfast on Saturday.

To Register:

Online registration for Family Weekend 2022 is now closed.
Day of registration will be available at the Registration and Info booth on Friday, October 7 from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm and on Saturday, October 8 from 8:30 - 10:30 am.

For questions, please contact us at parents@pointloma.edu.

Photographs: Photos taken at PLNU Family Weekend may also be used in various university publications or on the university website. Individuals who prefer that their photograph not be used, must inform the Office of Marketing and Creative Services of their request.

Add on Experiences and Passes: Off campus events including the Kayak the Bay excursion and San Diego Zoo and Safari Park passes may incur additional fees. Please see complete details for these opportunities below.

***NEW EVENTS ADDED!***
Check back often for the most up-to-date information!
*Schedule is subject to change due to availability, COVID-19 guidance changes, and unforeseen circumstances.

Friday, October 7
 

Class Visits and Open Courses* | All Day
PLNU Main Campus and Liberty Station Conference Center
Join your student during one of their Friday classes - OR - sit in on one of our open courses! From lectures on health, sciences, theology and more to working music rehearsals, there are several open courses to choose from. Check out the full list of Open Courses by clicking here! *To sit in on your student's classes, please have your student request approval from their professor/s ahead of your arrival. Open courses are provided on a first come, first served basis, please check the list for capacity limits.

Family Chapel | 9:45 - 10:30 am
Brown Chapel
Join your student for a time of worship and hear from our special guest speaker as they share how their faith has been formed by creation and the stewardship of what God has entrusted to us.

Family Weekend Check-In | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Campus Mall North - Check-In Booth will be located between Sator and Rohr Science

Check-in with the Parent & Family Connection team to grab your Family Weekend welcome packet that includes your name badge and President’s Breakfast tickets (if attending).Your badge will grant you access to our featured events and provide a special discount at the Bookstore!

Loma Block Party! | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Campus Mall North
After grabbing your welcome packet, enjoy our Family Weekend Block Party! Have your family photo taken at our Loma Photobooth, enjoy some family-friendly activities, go on a scavenger hunt, win prizes, and grab some treats while getting to know some of our campus partners and student-led clubs and organizations.

Bookstore Open House | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bookstore
Stop into the Bookstore to get all your PLNU swag, enjoy kid-friendly activities including games and coloring stations, and add a message or verse to our students on the “Wall of Encouragement”. Be sure to flash your Family Weekend name badge to get 20% off one item during your visit!

Jason Michael Lee Exhibit | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Keller Gallery
Tour PLNU’s Keller Gallery and see photographic work from Southern California artist, Jason Lee. Jason is American actor, comedian, filmmaker, singer, photographer, and former professional skateboarder. His exhibit will showcase recent photographs titled "Morning Walks". These series of prints document his morning ritual of walking through the neighborhood capturing moments as they find him.

Faithful Families Luncheon | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Cunningham Dining Room
A special luncheon to honor our PLNU Faithful Families. This event is by invitation only. Please contact Sarah Binsfield at 619-849-2512 or sarahbinsfield@pointloma.edu to RSVP.

Late Check-In | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Campus Mall (Check-In Booth will be located between Sator and Rohr Science)

Check-in with the Parent Connection team to grab your Family Weekend welcome packet that includes your name badge. This badge will serve as your ticket throughout the weekend to athletic games, special events and the President’s Breakfast. You can also flash your badge at the bookstore for a special discount!

Career Services Panel | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Smee 100
Join us for a special panel discussion featuring recent PLNU graduates. More details coming soon!

Historical Walking Tours | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
President's Dining Room
Enjoy a historical walking tour of the campus as you learn more about the interesting origin of PLNU's campus and its first occupants. Guided tour led by PLNU friend, former PLNU parent, and local resident, Beth Zedaker.

LAD Trivia Night | 8:00 pm
Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
Challenge accepted! Join Loma After Dark (LAD) for a fun night of trivia. Bring a team of 3-5 people to compete against other students and families and win Loma swag and other awesome prizes! We will have some snacks and host several rounds of trivia featuring topics like Loma, Disney, Family, and more.
 

Saturday, October 8
 

Saturday Check-In & Coffee | 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Greek Amphitheatre | North Entrance

Only joining us for Saturday’s activities? Grab coffee and check-in with the Parent & Family Connection team to grab your Family Weekend welcome packet that includes your name badge and President’s Breakfast tickets (if attending).Your badge will grant you access to our featured events and provide a special discount at the Bookstore!

President’s Breakfast | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Greek Amphitheatre

BREAKFAST IS CURRENTLY FULL! To be added to the waitlist, please click here.
Join us for a picnic style breakfast with President Brower as he shares key updates regarding the university. You’ll also get the opportunity to hear from a special guest speaker and musical guest. Tickets are complimentary, but required for all guests including PLNU students. Please be sure to register your entire party. Gates open at 8:30 am with programming beginning at 9:00 am.

Prayer Walk | Immediately following the President’s Breakfast
Greek Amphitheatre | North Entrance
Join other PLNU parents, families, and students on this guided prayer walk led by Jo Clemmons, PLNU Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. As you make your way across campus there will be opportunities to pray over our students, faculty, staff and the university. Please meet at the north entrance to the Greek immediately following the conclusion of the President’s Breakfast.

Bookstore Open House | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bookstore
Stop into the Bookstore to get all your PLNU swag, enjoy kid-friendly activities including games and coloring stations, and add a message or verse to our students on the “Wall of Encouragement”. Be sure to flash your Family Weekend name badge to get 20% off one item during your visit!

Nease Garden Restoration Project | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Nease
In honor of our Creation Care Week, join PLNU Students for Environmental Awareness and Action for this special service project as we restore the Nease Garden. We will be painting, planting, and more to help bring our garden back to life! Everyone is welcome and no gardening skills are required. To join us, head over to Nease Hall then take the staircase on the left side of the building following the signs to our garden. Hope to see you there!

Pickleball | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tennis Courts
Join the PLNU Pickleball Club for a fun pickup game anytime between 11:00 and 3:00 pm! Grab a partner and come enjoy this wildly popular game that incorporates tennis, badminton, and ping pong as you get to know other students and families. All skill levels are welcome to join as we will have courts dedicated to lessons, fun play, and competitive play. Appropriate footwear required — no black or dark soled shoes permitted on the court.

Kayak the Bay with Loma Outdoor | 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm or 6:00 pm - ADD ON EXPERIENCE!*
Grace Beach at Shelter Island - 2192 Shelter Island Drive
Take a short drive to Shelter Island and join Loma Outdoors for a fun adventure on the bay! Four excursions are available, launching at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Rental fees apply. Limited availability.

*To add on this experience, register yourself and your guests for Family Weekend, then click on the “Kayak The Bay!” button on the confirmation screen or your confirmation email to secure your excursion and rentals.

Open Gym | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Golden Gym
PLNU Intramurals hosts Open Gym! Grab your family and friends and head down to the home of the Sea Lions for a pickup basketball or volleyball game. Appropriate footwear required.

Jazz Band Jam | 5:00 pm
Crill Performance Hall
Join us for this special Family Weekend performance as members of the Jazz Band ensemble offer an exhilarating time of funky fun! Admission is included with registration.

Movie Night in the Greek! | 7:00 pm
Greek Amphitheatre
As part of Creation Care Week, Sustain PLNU and ASB are thrilled to host Family Movie Night featuring The Lorax! Grab a blanket, your family, friends, and dormmates and join us for a fun evening under the stars. We will be offering FREE BEN & JERRY’S ICE CREAM TO THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE! 
Ben & Jerry’s is a Fairtrade company that supports ideas of creation care through their initiatives to fight global warming.

Dessert In the Dorm | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Klassen Lobby, Hendricks Lobby, Nease East First Floor Lobby, or Nease West Sixth Floor Lobby
End your Family Weekend experience on a sweet note. Stop by one of our four locations to enjoy some treats with your students and their hallmates before heading home!

Class Visits and Open Courses* | All Day Friday
PLNU Main Campus and Liberty Station Conference Center
Join your student during one of their Friday classes - OR - sit in on one of our Open Courses! From lectures on health, sciences, theology and more to working music rehearsals, there are several open courses to choose from. Click the button below to view our Open Courses or get maps and directions to our Liberty Station Conference Center.

Open Course Schedule

Liberty Station Maps & Parking

*To sit in on your student's classes, please have your student request approval from their professor/s ahead of your arrival. Open courses are provided on a first come, first served basis, please check the list for capacity limits.

Campus Dining for Friday, October 7

Point Break Café | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Point Break Café has delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner menus with all the campus favorites. Made-to-order specialty sandwiches, burgers, salads & sides are available all day & their breakfast menu is available until 12pm everyday.

Bobby B’s Coffee Company | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Bobby B's is the campus coffee shop that serves Starbucks coffee and espresso based drinks and Teavana hot and cold teas. In addition to their variety of beverages, they also serve fresh pastries and other baked goods. 

Nicholson Dining Room - Lunch | 10:45 am - 2:30 pm
Featuring a wide variety of fresh food and signature meal selections. Please check with dining hall staff for meal pricing.

Nicholson Dining Room - Dinner | 4:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Featuring a wide variety of fresh food and signature meal selections. Please check with dining hall staff for meal pricing.
 

Campus Dining for Saturday, October 8

Point Break Café | Closed
Point Break Café is closed Saturdays. 

Bobby B’s Coffee Company | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Bobby B's is the campus coffee shop that serves Starbucks coffee and espresso based drinks and Teavana hot and cold teas. In addition to their variety of beverages, they also serve fresh pastries and other baked goods. 

Nicholson Dining Room - Brunch | 10:00 am  - 2:00 pm
Brunch menu with selection of breakfast and lunch options. Please check with dining hall staff for meal pricing.

Nicholson Dining Room - Light Lunch | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lighter fare options including our sandwich and salad bars, pizza oven and grill. Please check with dining hall staff for meal pricing. 

Nicholson Dining Room - Dinner| 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Featuring a wide variety of fresh food and signature meal selections. Please check with dining hall staff for meal pricing.

Bartell Hotels

PLNU is pleased to offer a specially reduced rate at a variety of Bartell Hotels in the San Diego area. Rates are based on availability and all appropriate taxes and hotel fees apply. To guarantee a special rate, please book early and ask for the "PLNU rate" at the time the reservation is made. In return, Bartell will donate a percentage of the total room cost to PLNU's Loma Fund benefiting student scholarships. Book online and find additional information about PLNU's partnership with Bartell hotels.

San Diego Zoo

Enjoy an afternoon at the San Diego Zoo with the whole family! Located just minutes from PLNU, you can visit over 3,500 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants.

Click here and use promo code: plnu-40392 to purchase discounted tickets.

Children 11 and under are free during the month of October with a paid adult. For more info check out the Zoo's Kids FREE October page.