Family Weekend 2026 Schedule
Dates
Friday, October 30
Friday, October 30
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Class visits
Join your student in one or two of their favorite classes. Faculty will plan for extra seats.
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Student Success Center Open
Tour the Student Success Center where new students meet with Mentors and grab a snack.
Kretschmar Hall, Rooms 213-214
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Atlas hours
Enjoy a coffee or tea at WWU's study house run by ASWWU. Drink menu and pricing available on site.
The Atlas
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Clyde and Mary Harris Art Gallery
The current exhibition in the gallery is “7 Churches of Revelation” by Brent Bergherm. The gallery is located in the Fine Arts Center.
Fine Arts Center
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Bookstore hours
Find university gear and school supplies.
295 S College Ave. (across the hall from the Health Clinic)
10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. — Havstad Alumni Center
WWU's Alumni Center will open its living room for families to gather and connect
8 p.m. — ASWWU Vespers
Join us as three of our very own share about their experiences “being human.” Walla Walla University student lead church co-pastors Zoe Altamirano, Madison Irving and Chantrese Davis will be sharing the message.
University Church, Sanctuary
After Vespers — Reception & Love in Action Fair
Stop by to enjoy refreshments and visit booths to talk directly with leaders from local and global nonprofits, offering unique opportunities to engage in meaningful community service.
Bowers Hall
Saturday, October 31
Sabbath, October 31
10:00 a.m. (unless otherwise indicated) — Sabbath Schools and student-led worship services
For more information, check the church bulletin or look online at wwuchurch.com/bulletin.
Student-led services
- Berean Fellowship - Heubach Chapel
- Circle Church (10:02 a.m.) - WWU Church Fellowship Hall (9:30 a.m. Breakfast)
- Nuestra Iglesia - Conard Chapel
- ReNew Sabbath School - Havstad Alumni Center
11:15 a.m. — Worship Service
Experience our traditional worship service with special music by the WWU Symphony Orchestra and Lead Pastor Albert Nejib Handal at the pulpit.
University Church, Sanctuary
12:45 p.m. — Sabbath Lunch*
Families and their students are invited to join President Alex Bryan, his family, and WWU administrators for a complimentary lunch and family photos. Reserve your complimentary ticket(s) (reservations accepted until full), at wallawalla.edu/family-weekend.
Winter Education Complex
*Ticketed Event
2:00 p.m. — CARE Weekend with CHE
Service opportunity with the Center for Humanitarian Engagement.
Foreman Lobby
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. — Clyde and Mary Harris Art Gallery
The current exhibition in the gallery is “7 Churches of Revelation” by Brent Bergherm. The gallery is located in the Fine Arts Center.
Fine Arts Center
5:00 p.m. — Symphony Orchestra Concert
The Symphony Orchestra will be performing several inspiring works.
University Church, Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. — Onion Bowl
Dorm vs. Village Flag Football. Bring the family and cheer on our students!
Winters Educational Complex Field
7:00 p.m. — Family Game Night
The WWU Tabletop Games Club invites you to enjoy an evening of family fun playing your favorite boardgames!
Havstad Alumni Center, 2nd floor
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. — Climbing Wall
Families are invited to experience WWU's newest climbing wall during this session. Parents and/or families must be accompanied by a WWU student. Spectators welcome. Climbing spot must be reserved at wallawalla.edu/resources/family-resources/climbing-wall-registration.
Winter Education Complex
7:30-9 p.m. — Observatory Open*
The Physics Department invites you to come look through the telescope on top of Kretschmar Hall. Weather permitting, the observatory will be open 7:30-9:00pm on Saturday evening. To get to the observatory, take the middle stairwell in Kretschmar Hall (the one next to the CHE office) to the 3rd floor. The door leading up from 3rd floor will be open during this time. Key card building access.
Kretschmar Hall
*Weather permitting
Important Information
Cafeteria Information
Weekend cafeteria information
All-you-can-eat buffet!
Friday:
| Breakfast | $12.99 | 7 – 9:30 a.m. hot breakfast 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. continental breakfast |
| Lunch | $14.79 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Dinner | $17.81 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. |
Saturday and Sunday:
Lunch *Complimentary Sabbath lunch is provided in the WEC for the families who registered for this event. | $14.79 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Lunch |
| Dinner | $17.81 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. |
The cafeteria is located on the upper level of Kellogg Hall. Meal tickets may be purchased ahead of time— please call (509) 527-2732. If using a WWU student ID card, prices will be lower.
Information Hours
Information hours
Friday:
| 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Academic Records, Canaday Technology Center, third floor |
| 7:30 p.m.–8 p.m. | University Church, Foyer |
| 24/7 | parents@wallawalla.edu |
Sabbath:
| 10 –11:30 a.m. | University Church, Foyer |
Atlas extended hours
Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sabbath Closed
Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Enjoy a warm drink at WWU's study house run by ASWWU. Drink menu and pricing available on site.
Bookstore extended hours
Friday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
University apparel and school supplies are sold at the bookstore.
Clyde and Mary Harris Art Gallery
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Saturday: 2–5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
The gallery is located in the Fine Arts Center. The current exhibition in the gallery is “7 Churches of Revelation” by Brent Bergherm.
Havstad Alumni Center and Heritage Exhibit Room open hours
Friday: 10 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed