Friday, February 21, 2025
Bookstore open from 9:00am-4:00pm
Check-in open 3:00-6:00pm in the Atrium
3:30pm – Psi Chi Induction Ceremony (Pfeil Center Board Room)
4:00-6:00pm – Wine Tasting ($10 pre-paid, $15 at the door)
Join us for a sampling of different local and national wines along with assorted charcuterie. 21+ students are welcome to participate; non-alcoholic beverages available. A custom Holy Cross wine souvenir will be available for purchase.
5:00-7:00pm – Dinner Available ($10/person, no additional charge for students using their HC dining hall meal plan)
6:30-8:00pm – Academic Honors Convocation (Invitation Only)
8:00-9:30pm – Welcome Reception
Free to all family members of current Holy Cross students – open bar serving wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages / light appetizers available for all guests.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Check-in station open from 9:00am-12:00pm in the Atrium
Bookstore open from 10:00am-5:00pm
Stop by the St. Joseph Art Gallery
Check out the Devotional Shrine of Our Lady of Holy Cross
(Warming stations available)
10:00-11:00am – Mission Moments & Mimosas with Dr. Clark
Enjoy a complimentary mimosa (non-alcoholic available) while mingling with families.
Dr. Clark will offer remarks at 10:15am. Plan to stay after the Dr. Clark’s talk to participate in a new twist on a family weekend tradition!
11:00-1:00pm – Color the Cross
We invite all students, parents, and guests to help us create a unique piece of Holy Cross themed art by painting one (or more) cavass tiles that will be assembled and revealed before the end of Family Weekend.
11:30-1:00pm -Brunch Available (FREE)
Join our Faculty and Staff for a complimentary brunch in the Siegfried Dining Hall
1:00pm – Women’s Basketball vs Governors State (Senior Day)
Free entry to the game with your Family Weekend nametag
3:00pm – Men’s Basketball vs Governors State (Senior Day)
Free entry to the game with your Family Weekend nametag
1:00-5:00pm – Family Fest at the Pfeil Center
Cheer on the Saints Basketball Teams as they take on GSU. Take a moment to explore the Golf Simulator, Saints’ Coffee Corner Coffee Shop, and a Photobooth in the Pfeil Center during the games! The Saints DogPound student section will host halftime competitions for our families.
5:00-6:00pm – Family Weekend Mass
Please join us for a mass celebrating our Holy Cross College families. All are welcome.
5:00-7:00pm – Dinner Available ($10/person, no additional charge for students using their HC dining hall meal plan)
6:30-9:30pm – Musical Bingo at Crooked Ewe Brewery ($15/21+ over, $10/under 21)
A fun and exciting twist on the classic game of bingo with songs replacing the numbers. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each round. Included with registration is a complimentary drink ticket and food table. Additional food and beverages (non-alcoholic and wine options) are available for purchase. Pre-registration required.
Location: Crooked Ewe Brewery and Ale House (1047 Lincoln Way E, South Bend, IN 46601)
Music Bingo will take place on the 2nd floor in a private event space with seating for between 60 – 70 music bingo players. There is additional overflow seating on the first floor; attendees will still have access to food table and complimentary drink ticket for those wishing to attend and socialize without playing bingo.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
11:30-1:00pm – Farewell Brunch ($10/person, no additional charge for students using their HC dining hall meal plan)