Family Weekend

Registration for Family Weekend 2024 is now closed!

October 11 - 12

Family Weekend is designed to provide families with opportunities to connect with their students and make lasting memories. Join your students for family-friendly activities, engage in meaningful conversations, and take advantage of opportunities to experience all that PLNU has to offer!

Whether you live in San Diego or are traveling from afar, we encourage all PLNU families to attend this fun-filled weekend, and enjoy time with other parents, grandparents, and families.

Online registration is now closed. For day of registration, please visit our info and registration booth during check-in on Friday or Saturday morning.

Registration Information

Adults – $25.00
PLNU Staff or Faculty – FREE*
PLNU Students – FREE* Students MUST be registered and have a ticket for the President’s Breakfast on Saturday (if participating).
Teens – $25.00
Children (4-12) – $10.00

Day of registration will be available at the Info and Registration booth during check-in on Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on campus mall or Saturday from 8:30 am - 10:30 am on Cooper Lawn.

Schedule of Events

Check back often for new events, the most up-to-date information, and to plan your weekend experience! Schedule is subject to change due to availability and unforeseen circumstances.

Friday, October 11

Family Weekend Check-In | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Campus Mall | North (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!

Chapel | 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Brown Chapel
Join us for Singing the Scriptures with Pastor Ken Anderson, MLK Jr. Community Choir Director. Pastor Anderson will lead our community in a time of music that demonstrates how gospel music is connected to the scriptures. We hope you can join us for this unique and engaging opportunity to fellowship together.

Ryan Coffee Bar | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ryan Library Patio
Enjoy a cup of coffee as you check-in or stroll through the block party and take in the ocean view that makes Loma so iconic.

Loma Block Party! | 10:30 am - 1 p.m.
Campus Mall | North
After checking in, be sure to visit our Loma Block Party for some family fun including:

• Family Photobooth
  Christmas card worthy, professional photos. Photos are complimentary and will be shared via the November Parent and Family Connection newsletter.
• Planting Seeds of Prayer
  Plant your prayers for your student(s) and family and watch how they grow. Hosted by the Department of Sustainability.
• Study Abroad & LoveWorks
  Stop by to learn more about the Study Abroad program and LoveWorks short-term missions and grab a sweet international treat!
• Snag a photo with our mascot, Splash!
• Student Alumni Ambassadors
  Snag a FREE Homecoming T-Shirt and learn more about how to register for our next PLNU Celebration!
• Musoffee x Loma Outside
  Learn about the items you can rent for your next outdoor adventure! 
• Science and Religion Club
  Complete scavenger hunt around the Theology and Science Building! 
• PLNU Students for Environmental Awareness and Action (SEAA)
  Learn about our beautiful Earth!
• Loma Scavenger Hunt with California Nursing Students’ Association
  The hunt is on! Follow the guide, snap photos of your discoveries, then come back to share your adventure and claim your prize! 
• ASB and Campus Activities Board (CAB)
  Learn more about Saturday's Loma’s Hidden Treasures Event! 

Bookstore Open House | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bookstore
Stop into the Bookstore for kid-friendly activities including games and coloring stations. Be sure to flash your Family Weekend name badge to get 10% off your purchase of any PLNU swag!

Classroom Visits* |  10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Campus-wide
No need to take notes, there won’t be a quiz at the end. Join your student during one of their Friday classes. 
*To sit in on classes, please have your student request approval from their professor(s) ahead of your arrival.

May-Ling Martinez Exhibit | 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Keller Gallery
We welcome everyone to visit this special exhibition by San Diego artist, May-Ling Martinez. Martinez’s works on paper serve as a metaphor for an innate desire to understand and control our surroundings under difficult circumstances. For more about the artist and her work, please visit maylingmartinez.com.

Academic Open Houses | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Multiple Locations
Come meet your student’s faculty and department leadership. This will be a great time to stop by, grab a snack and get to know more about your students program. To find your student’s Academic Open House, click here.

Faithful Families Luncheon* | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Fermanian Conference Center
This special luncheon honors our PLNU Faithful Families who have supported PLNU students through their generosity. 
*This event is by invitation only.

Historical Walking Tour | 2 - 3 p.m.
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.

Dinner in the Caf | 5 - 7 p.m.
Nicholson Main Dining Room
We are pleased to offer a discounted meal price for Friday’s dinner at just $16 for Adults and $8 for Children. Enjoy dinner with your student in the Caf, then head to one of our special music events.

Pre-Concert Reception for PLNU Military Families | 6:30 p.m.
Cooper Parlor
Hosted by PLNU’s Military Programs and Services and the Music Department, we invite our military families, members, and dependents to be our guests for this special reception prior to the Marine Band San Diego. Light desserts will be provided. No RSVP required.

Marine Band San Diego Concert | 7:30 p.m.
Crill Performance Hall
PLNU Music Department is honored to host the Marine Band San Diego for this special concert during Family Weekend.

Music on the Lawn | 7 - 9 p.m.
Cunningham Lawn
After dinner, join us on Cunningham Lawn for churros and live music. Bring a cozy sweater or blanket, build your own custom churro, and enjoy live music sets by PLNU students.

Trivia Night Hosted by LAD | 8 p.m.
Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
Challenge accepted! Join Loma After Dark (LAD) for a fun night of trivia. Bring your family, friends, or hallmates and compete against other teams to win Loma swag and awesome prizes! We will have some snacks and host several rounds of trivia featuring topics like Loma, Disney, Family, and more.

Saturday, October 12

Saturday Check-In & Coffee | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Greek Amphitheatre | North Entrance
Only joining us for Saturday’s activities? Grab coffee and check-in at the Parent & Family Connection booth 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 a.m.
Greek Amphitheatre
Join us for a picnic-style breakfast as we further explore this year’s Chapel theme of “With Everything” with President Fulcher and special guest speakers and current parents, John and Erica Norton! Breakfast tickets are included in registration, 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. 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 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bookstore
Stop into the Bookstore for kid-friendly activities including games and coloring stations, and to leave your student a note on the Wall of Encouragement. Be sure to flash your Family Weekend name badge to get 10% off your purchase of any PLNU swag!

Pickleball | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tennis Courts
Join the PLNU Pickleball Club for a fun pickup game anytime between 11:00 and 3:00 pm!  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. A release of liability form must be completed by all participants and can be filled out here. 

Surf Camp | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
La Jolla Shores | 8200 Camino Del Oro La Jolla, 92037
Join PLNU parents Darren and Kelley Klassen and the Torrey Pines Church Surf Ministry down at the shores for an opportunity to learn to surf from skilled instructors. Equipment will be provided or you’re welcome to bring your own and join in the fun. Camp will be set up in the sand just south of lifeguard tower 33. A release of liability form must be completed by all participants and can be filled out here.

Men’s & Women’s Soccer vs Concordia | 11:30 a.m. & 2:15 p.m.
Soccer Field
Grab your spirit wear and join the Green Sea as they hype up the men’s team for a W over Concordia! Then, stick around to see our 2023 NCAA Division II National Champions go head to head with Concordia’s women’s team! You will not want to miss it!

Loma's Hidden Treasures, Hosted by ASB | 3 - 6 p.m.
Cunningham Lawn
This geo-caching activity will take you all around PLNU's campus, showing you more of the ins and outs of navigating life here! Be prepared to experience what it's like to be submerged in Loma culture! This geocache hunt takes 45 minutes to an hour to complete, but all are encouraged to complete this activity at their own pace. Check in at Cunningham Lawn when you are ready to begin your adventure! The team with the fastest time will win a prize. 

eSports Super Smash Bros. Tournament | 5:30 p.m. (check-in) 6:30 p.m. (game time)
Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
The eSports Club hosts the ultimate Super Smash Bros. tournament at PLNU! This event is tailor-made for the whole family, whether you’re a long-time player or never picked up a controller. We offer time before the tournament to check-in, learn the controls, and make valuable connections in a welcoming community. This event is sponsored by LoveWorks, come learn more about our short-term missions trips! Pizza and water will be provided. Prize pool is $150!

Questions? Please contact us at familyweekend@pointloma.edu or (619) 849-2586.

Photographs 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 Marketing Office of their request.