If you have any immediate questions, please contact Dr. Michael Smith, assistant vice president for student experience, at Michael.Smith@newberry.edu or 803.321.5501.
Family Weekend: Oct. 25-26, 2024
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 25
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Campus Bookstore Open: Pick up your Newberry gear from here. From hoodies to socks, we’ve got you covered.
4:30 – 6:45 p.m. | Intrasquad Tailgate with Men’s Wrestling: The event is in conjunction with the team's annual wrestling alumni weekend. Scar and the Cheer Team will be available for photos. Food and music will be at the event. (Sponsored by Newberry College Men’s Wrestling. Campus Location: Smith Road Complex)
5:45 p.m. | Information Meeting for Alpha Lambda Delta, celebrating academic excellence among first-year students. The honor society has grown to over 280 chapters and has initiated over one million students. Find out more information about this great organization. (Sponsored by Newberry College Chapter of ALD, Campus Location: McClurg 210)
8 p.m. | Berry Bingo Family Edition: The name says it all! (Sponsored By C.A.B & FYE, Location: Kaufmann Dining Hall)
9 p.m. | "Rocky Horror Picture Show" with Shadow Cast: Tickets can be purchased from the Newberry Community Players. Tickets prices range from $20 - $25. (Sponsored by Newberry Community Players & The Ritz Theater)
Saturday, October 26
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Campus Bookstore Open: Pick up your Newberry Gear from here. From hoodies to socks, we’ve got you covered!
10 a.m. | Men’s Cross Country Championship: The men’s cross country team will take part in the SAC Cross Country Championships at The Johnson Farm (7556 Hwy 219, Newberry, SC). Come out and cheer on your Wolves to victory! (Sponsored: Men’s Cross Country.)
10:15 a.m. | Women’s Cross Country Championship: The women’s cross country team will take part in the SAC Cross Country Championships at The Johnson Farm (7556 Hwy 219, Newberry, SC). Come out and cheer on your Wolves to victory! (Sponsored: Women’s Cross Country.)
11 a.m. | Field Hockey vs. Belmont Abbey College: Support Wolves field hockey as they engage in a tough regular season matchup against the Crusaders from Belmont Abbey College (Location: Setzler Field)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Family Weekend Check-In & T-Shirt Pickup: Super soft T-shirts with an exclusive Newberry College Family Weekend design. Sizes range from small – 4XL, short sleeve $10 and long sleeve $15. Pick up your Family Weekend T-shirt in front of O.L. Casey Center. A limited number of shirts are available for purchase on-site. (Sponsored by Student Affairs, Location: O.L. Casey Center)
2:10 – 2:40 p.m. | Family Council Interest Meeting: Parents and Family Council members support Newberry College through gifts of time, service, and philanthropic resources to help ensure excellence for all students. (Location: Keller 200)
2:45 - 3:55 p.m. | Family Weekend Tailgate: Stop by the flagpoles at Holland Hall circle for free food before the big game. Mingle with Student Affairs staff and other Newberry families. (Sponsored by Office of the President. Location: Flagpoles)
4 p.m. | Newberry College Football vs. Barton. Support Wolves football as they face the Bulldogs of Barton College (Location: Setzler Field)
Football Tickets: The discount code for Family Weekend 2024 is FAMILY24. Tickets may be purchased at newberrywolves.com. With the discount code, adult tickets will be $10, and children will be $5 with the discount. The discount code will be active until 4 p.m. on Oct. 25.
9 p.m. | "Rocky Horror Picture Show" with Shadow Cast: Tickets can be purchased from the Newberry Community Players. Ticket prices range from $20 - $25. (Sponsored by Newberry Community Players & The Ritz Theater)
Additional Items
If you wish to cancel your registration for Family Weekend due to the date change, please contact Dr. Michael A. Smith, associate vice president for student experience, at Michael.Smith@newberry.edu. If you are unable to attend but still want your Family Weekend shirts, please contact Dr. Smith to make arrangements.
Accommodations
Newberry / I-26 / KOA Journey Campground
Website: koa.com/campgrounds/newberry-sc
Phone: 864.697.1214
Address: 567 Fairview Church Rd, Kinards, SC 29355
Email Address: newberrysc@koa.com
Home2 Suites by Hilton Newberry
111 Landworks Ave.
Newberry, SC 29108
803.768.3222
Hampton Inn
1201 Nance Street
Newberry, SC 29108
803.276.6666
Holiday Inn Express
121 Truman Avenue
Newberry, SC 29108
803.321.3955
Newberry Manor Bed & Breakfast
1710 College Street
Newberry, SC 29108
803.597.5031
The Gilded Bat Bed & Breakfast
808 Boundary Street
Newberry, SC 29108
914.589.3961
