Family Weekend

Join us for Family Weekend 2025 on October 3-5! 

2025 Schedule of Events

Friday, October 3, 2025

Check-in and On-Site Registration from 4:30-7:00pm in the Campus Life Office

Check in to Family Weekend in the Campus Life Office, located in the first-floor breezeway of the Connell Student Center. Limited edition $7 Family Weekend shirts will be available for sale, and additional BBQ lunch tickets will be for those registered. Walk-up registrations will be accepted at this time.

Cubstock from 7:00-8:30pm pm in Toney Auditorium, Willingham

Join the Mercer Community as they show off their talent at Cubstock, the student talent show! Hear live bands, musicians, artists, comedians, and more as they all compete in Mercer’s premier talent show hosted by QuadWorks! The winner of Cubstock will have the honor of opening Bearstock, Mercer’s annual spring concert.

Explore Middle Georgia All Day

You will receive a Very Important Family “V.I.F” card in your welcome bag for Family Weekend, and this card of exclusive discounts can be used all weekend at restaurants in Mercer Village and the surrounding area. Visit the Mercer Bookstore, located in Mercer Village. Visit the Georgia National Fair, located 30 miles from campus in Perry, GA.

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Check-in and On-Site Registration from 8:00am-11:15 am at the Campus Life Office

Check in to Family Weekend in the Campus Life Office, located in the first-floor breezeway of the Connell Student Center. Limited edition $7 Family Weekend shirts will be available for sale, and additional BBQ lunch tickets will be for those registered. Walk-up registrations will be accepted at this time.

Breakfast and Welcome Program from 9:00-10:00 am at the Campus Life Office and College Street Commons

Enjoy a free breakfast for all registered families with a program featuring Mercer administration, Student Government leaders, resources about Macon, and more! The welcome program will occur from 9:30-10:00am.

Academic Check-Up from 10:00-10:30am in Godsey Science Center 102

The Office of Academic and Advising Services wants you to know what’s happening in the academic life of your freshbear! Review a checklist of typical occurrences and consider the progress your student is making as we continue to make tracks into the semester. Reminders of Mercer resources will be shared!

Mercer On Mission Info Session from 10:00-10:30am in Godsey Science Center 103

Don’t miss this chance to find out about the Mercer On Mission experiences that combines study abroad and service-learning to provide life-changing experiences for students. Mercer On Mission is Mercer’s unique international service-learning program that takes students around the globe to do high impact service projects that really do change the world. You student can be the next part of the 163 trips, 45 sites and 2,877 Mercer students and faculty that have participated in the program since 2007.

Thriving at Mercer from 10:45-11:15am in Godsey Science Center 102

Join the Office for Student Success to learn about campus resources to help your student thrive in semester one and beyond. Gain knowledge on services available to your student to get the most out of their four years, and truly thrive at Mercer.

Majoring in Changing the World from 10:45-11:15am in Godsey Science Center 103

Join the Center for Engaged Learning and the Office of Undergraduate Research to learn how curricular and co-curricular opportunities combine to teach each student what it means to Major in Changing the World. More than just a motto, Mercer experiences in and out of the classroom build confidence and provide direction to guide students on how to positively impact their local and global communities. Hear about how students develop transferable skills through a wide range of experiences that will develop them into future leaders.

Family Weekend Concert from 11:00-11:50am in the McCorkle Music Building

This program in the Fickling Recital Hall will feature many of the talented students of the Townsend School of Music. The concert, hosted by the Mercer Singers, will include a kaleidoscope of solo, duet, and quartet performances by vocal & instrumental musicians.

Preparing Mercerians to Succeed in Work and Life from 11:30-12:00pm in Godsey Science Center 102

Preparing for life after graduation doesn’t have to be daunting. From Resumes to Internships, and Interviews to Networking, our team of career experts is ready to help your student connect their passion to their career. Join the Center for Career and Professional Development as we discuss the tools and resources available to all Mercercians as they embark on their journey to change the world.

Be the Bear After Graduation from 11:30-12:00pm in Godsey Science Center 103

Preparing for life after graduation doesn’t have to be daunting. From Resumes to Internships, and Interviews to Networking, our team of career experts is ready to help your student connect their passion to their career. Join the Center for Career and Professional Development as we discuss the tools and resources available to all Mercercians as they embark on their journey to change the world.

BBQ Lunch from 12:00-3:00pm on Black Field

Those that purchase lunch tickets will redeem their vouchers and have lunch under the tent. Food service will end at 3pm.

Football Tailgate from 12:00-3:00pm on Black Field

Tailgate on the Black Field before the game! There will be free tailgate treats for families while supplies last. Live music from the Ford Concert Series, inflatables, Mercer giveaways, and tailgate games for the family! Those that purchase lunch tickets will redeem their vouchers and have lunch under the tent until 3:00pm. Free photobooth for families will also be available! See the Mercer cheerleaders and Toby the Bear at the tailgate after the Bear Walk which is at 1:30pm!

Family Weekend registration will continue on Black Field for the entirety of the tailgate.

Mercer Football vs. Samford at 4:00pm in Five Star Stadium

Mercer is challenging a fierce SOCON rival, Samford, in this Family Weekend game. Tickets are purchased separately for the football game through Mercer Athletics. Registrants receive a discount code for football tickets via an email from Campus Life after registration.

Explore Middle Georgia All Day

You will receive a Very Important Family “V.I.F” card in your welcome bag for Family Weekend, and this card of exclusive discounts can be used all weekend at restaurants in Mercer Village. Visit the Mercer Bookstore, located in Mercer Village. Visit the Georgia National Fair, located 30 miles from campus in Perry, GA.

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Tower Tours 10:00am-1:00pm at the Mercer Godsey Administration Building

Families are invited to participate in a Mercer tradition, Tower Tours, on Sunday! Participants must be able to climb stairs and ladders to participate. Free registration will open for this activity in September. Spaces will be limited and occur in 20-minute increments. Pre-registration will be required.

Women’s Soccer vs VMI at 1pm in Betts Stadium

Mercer Women’s Soccer is going up against conference rival, Virginia Military College, in Betts Stadium! Admission is free for the whole family!

Explore Mercer Village All Day

You will receive a Very Important Family “V.I.F” card in your welcome bag for Family Weekend, and this card of exclusive discounts can be used all weekend at restaurants in Mercer Village and the surrounding neighborhood.

Explore Middle Georgia All Day

Explore Macon with your students! Whether it be brunch in Downtown Macon, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Historic Fort Hawkins, or The Museum at Capricorn, there are many places to explore and enjoy Macon, “Where Soul Lives”. Visit the Georgia National Fair, located 30 miles from campus in Perry, GA. Sunday, October 5 is “Patriotic Day” where all military members and their immediate family has free admission.