WHEN TIGER FAMILIES REUNITE

Fall Family Weekend - October 3-5, 2025

This annual event is a Trinity tradition during which parents and families reconnect with their students over a weekend-long event.

This year, please join us for:

  • Tiger tailgate
  • A Parent Council meeting and luncheon
  • Symposiums highlighting the unique experiences of students in each year of their Trinity journey
  • Opportunities to meet faculty and advisers
  • And much more!

Schedule and Registration

The schedule is packed with events ranging from engaging workshops and exciting activities to relaxing social gatherings and special performances; there’s plenty to enjoy and experience. We look forward to sharing this memorable weekend with you and making it a wonderful time for the entire family!

Due to space constraints, several of our programs require you to register.

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Download the Schedule here.

 

Friday, October 3
1:00PM - 5:00PMFall Family Weekend Check-in | Coates Esplanade
Welcome to Fall Family Weekend! Parents and families can park anywhere on campus that is not reserved. Additional parking is available at Alamo Stadium. Visitors can pick up a schedule, name lanyard and snacks.
1:00PM - 5:00PMCreating our Own Spaces (Creando Nuestros Espacios): Latinx Art Experiences at Trinity University, 1975-1985 | Neidorff Art Gallery
The Beidorff Art Gallery proudly presents Creating our Own Spaces (Creando Nuestros Espacios): Latinx Art Experiences at Trinity University, 1975-1985, in conjunction with Latinx History Month. The exhibition features sculptures, drawings, paintings, and prints highlighting the dynamic diversity of Trinity Latinx alumni Norman Avila, David Elizondo, Nivia Gonzalez, Roberto Gonzalez and Terry Ybañez. This exhibition is made possible by the Conmemorando a la Comunidad.
2:00PM - 3:00PM

Family Learning Session
Join us for an engaging and informal session designed to help families connect with key campus departments. Enjoy this panel question and answer format.

Fireside Chat Panel Discussion | Dicke Hall 104 (Mabee Auditorium)
Finding Your Path: Resource and Internship Panel with CELCS | Coates Student Center - Waxahachie Room
Study Abroad Information Session | Northrup Hall 040

3:30PM - 4:30PMClasses Without Quizzes | Locations provided at check-in
Classes Without Quizzes provides a sneak peek into the classrooms at Trinity. Learn from Trinity professors on various subjects.
● The Chemistry of Chocolate with Dr. Kristina Trevino, Lecturer, Dept. of Chemistry
● Trump II: Sequel, Reboot, or Franchise Killer? with Dr. David Crockett
● The AI That You Don’t See with Dr. Larry Seligman, Lecturer, Finance and Business Analytics
● Information Seeking, Identity, and Everyday Life with Anne Graf, Faculty Librarian II - Associate Professor, Head of Instruction Services
● Geoengineering: Ethics in the Stratosphere with Dr. Ronni Gura Sadovsky, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy
TBAMen’s Tennis ITA Regional Championships | Location TBA
4:30PMBusiness School Networking Event | Chapman 218
Hosted by Dean Raquel Alexander. Light refreshments served. Welcoming remarks at 5pm. This is a come and go event.
4:30PM - 6:00PMCollage Making with the Trinity Art Collection Zine Event
Get your creativity on! Parents and students are invited to come and make collages together.
5:00PM - 7:00PMOff-Campus Meetup | Bombay’s Bicycle Club
Join us on the patio at Bombay’s Bicycle Club, a Trinity family favorite! Families are welcome to purchase food and beverages.
6:00PMTULA Presents Viva las Americas | Laurie Auditorium
Trinity University Latino association (TULA) will host their annual Viva las Americas, a student showcase of culture, tradition, music, and more. Trinity University’s celebration on Latinx Heritage Month, spanning September 15th to October 15th, has become a tradition that invites the campus community to celebrate Latinx and Hispanic culture.
Optional FunFirst Friday | Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S. Alamo St
Looking for something fun to do on your own or with your student? Friday is “First Friday”, San Antonio’s longest-running monthly art event. Studios and galleries are open complex-wide, along with art vendors and live music.

Saturday, October 4
Optional: 8:00 AMRun with the HOP! | Miller Fountain
Enjoy a morning run with the HOP (husband of the president). Trey Beasley will lead a group through campus on a pleasant morning run. Meet at the Miller Fountain (behind Northrup Hall). We will make a campus loop finishing at the football stadium. (About 2.5miles)
8:30PM - 8:30AMBreakfast with LeeRoy | Mabee Dining Hall
Join us for Breakfast with LeeRoy! Mingle with the Dean's of the school and grab breakfast while meeting other families. Featuring an elevated coffee bar, cereal and of course Saturday morning cartoons. This is a come and go event.
10:00PMPresidential Address and Reception | Laurie Auditorium
An annual tradition, hear from President Beasley about exciting Trinity Updates. A reception follows immediately after the Presidential address.
11:15PM

Tiger Tailgate | Prassel Lawn
Come to Prassel Lawn for a tailgate you don't want to miss! Enjoy food (while supplies last) and meet new friends as we prepare for the football game at 1pm. Hosted by PAWS and TU Athletics. 

A Chris Madrid's food truck will also be on hand as a fundraiser for the KellyAnne Lytal Memorial Foundation. The Lytal family invites you to contribute to a special fund established in memory of their precious daughter, Kellyanne, who passed away in the tragic fl ood at Camp Mystic on July 4, 2025. This fund will support meaningful philanthropic efforts that reflect KellyAnne’s kind spirit and will ensure that her light continues to shine brightly in the world.

1:00PMTrinity Tiger Football Game | Trinity University Stadium
Cheer on the Tigers as they take on Southwestern!
3:00PMChoose Your Own Adventure | Locations Vary
● Art Walk | Neidorff Art Gallery (meet at Dicke Smith lobby)
● Cooking with the Chef | Mabee Dining Hall
● Bingo | Fiesta Room
● Student-Athlete Parent Focus | Bell Center, Rm. 125
4:00PMPickleball Tournament | Pickleball Courts
Meet at the Pickleball courts for an afternoon of fun! We'll have all the supplies (or bring your own) and pickle themed treats!
5:00PM - 8:00PM‘Dinner and a Movie’ Night with Popcorn Bar | Mabee Dining Hall
Bring the family for dinner at Mabee Dining Hall. Enjoy all the amenities of the dining hall, plus a popcorn bar for the event. Movie: Coco

Sunday, October 5
10:00AMMeditation in the Garden | Parker Chapel, Meditation Garden
10:45AMFarewell Flapjacks and Mimosa Bar | Coates Esplanade
Mingle with families and the Dean of Students team as they serve flapjacks and mimosas with all the trimmings!

 

Plan Your Visit

Address: 1 Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212

 

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Lodging information

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We look forward to welcoming you to our campus and the city we call home. We encourage you to investigate some of the hotels that offer special Trinity rates.

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