Family Weekend

September 18th & 19th, 2026

We want to invite you to come experience campus alongside your UMHB student, for the weekend of September 18th and 19th. We will have several activities and events going on all weekend long; as well as the first home game of the season for Crusader Football. Follow this webpage for updates to the schedule in the coming weeks, and to register your family and friends!

We are so very excited to have you join us! Our students love when they get to share their UMHB Home with their family and friends. See y’all in September and Go CRU! Registration will be opening soon!

Registration is Open!

Fill out the form below to get all signed up! We are excited to see you on campus!

Registration Pick Up Times:

King Street on Friday 9/18, from 3:30pm-6:30pm.

Bawcom Student Union on Saturday 9/19 from 8:30am-12:00pm.

*Family Weekend t-shirts may not be guaranteed for walk-up registrations.

Family Weekend Schedule

Friday, September 18th

Time	Event	Location
3:30-6:30pm	Registration Get checked in and pick up all of your information and tickets for the weekend.	King Street
3:30-6:30pm	Student Life Hang Out After you get checked in, come “hang”-out and grab some HTeaO with us on King Street. You’ll have the chance to see what else is happening during the weekend and meet some of our Student Life team!	King Street
3:30-5:00pm	Museum Tours Come check out the Museum at the Alumni Center! We'll be open for tours, and would love to share more about our history with you!	Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House
5:00pm	Legacy Family Hangout Alumni families pop by with your Crusader after you've checked in for the weekend.	Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House
5:00pm	Dinner On your own (Feel free to explore the Belton/Temple food scene) Here's a list of restaurants that accept Cru Cash!	On your own
7:00pm	Ring Ceremony Join us for the UMHB Ring Ceremony tradition where our seniors get their Class Rings.	Luther Memorial
8:00pm	Family Fun Fest Join us as we cap off the day with some family fun. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a few treats from our favorite food trucks, trivia, axe throwing, lawn games and more!	Campus Recreation & McClinton Family Intramural Fields

Saturday, September 19th

Time	Event	Location
8:00am-12:00pm	Registration If you weren't able to swing by Friday, you can pick up all of your information and tickets for the game!	1st Floor of Bawcom Student Union
8:00am	Family Worship Start the morning off with a worship service led by our own UMHB Families.	Manning Chapel
9:00am- 10:20am	Meet the Faculty Brunch Join us for a come and go continental style breakfast in the Great Hall and meet the amazing Faculty of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. This is a great time to meet your student’s professors and learn more about UMHB.	McLane Great Hall (3^rd Floor of Bawcom)
9:30am-12:00pm	Cru Market Days Stop by King Street to shop and see what our talented students, faculty, staff and alumni have crafted and created using their gifts and talents!	King Street
10:00am-4:00pm	Open Residence Halls Stop by with your Crusader to check out their room and see what they have done with the place since Welcome Week.	Campus Housing
10:30am	CRUise (Pregame Spirit Rally) Be a part of our great pregame tradition of welcoming the team to Crusader Stadium and getting everyone unified and ready for the game. The team will end the CRUise by coming through Bawcom Student Union, where they will be met by the Cru Spirit Band, cheerleaders, and dance team for an exciting student tradition.	King Street & 1st floor Bawcom Student Union
12:00pm	Game Time UMHB Football vs. Bethel University Come ready to cheer loud and proud for our Crusader Football team! Prior to the game, swing by King Street and visit with our local Hometown Heroes too.	Crusader Stadium
3:00pm	One Voice Concert	Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center

All events are subject to change and based on availability. A full schedule of events will be available at registration.

What are you waiting for?

Join us for a great Family Weekend and truly get an Experience of a Lifetime with your student.

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