Family Weekend
Family Weekend is a tradition taking place each fall. Cadets welcome family and friends to the campus for the weekend. The exact dates for 2027 are still to be determined. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
Family Weekend (formerly Parents’ Weekend) is a tradition taking place each fall. The Academy welcomes families to New London for a Family Weekend that fosters important connections and offers family members a unique opportunity to spend time experiencing cadet life through academic, military, and athletic events.Â
This year’s Family Weekend will be from 24-27 September in various locations around campus. Weekend highlights include musical performances, athletic events, socials, and a regimental review. Some events require advance registration.
Please note the following changes:
- Football Game vs WPI tonight (Friday) at 1800
- Regimental Review – Cancelled
- Awards Ceremony – Leamy Auditorium
Thursday, September 24
Family Weekend Pasta Dinner
Enjoy a meal with your cadet, their friends and family hosted by the CAPT Paul Foye Chapter of the Parents Association. Dinner will be provided during two seatings (6PM and 7 PM) at the CDR Merle J. Smith Consolidated Club.
Register Online (Cadets must be registered in order to receive an excusal to attend.)
Friday, September 25
Cadet and Family Luncheon
Cadets and family members will be able to enjoy a meal together in the wardroom.
Class of 2027 & Class of 2028: 11 a.m.
Class of 2029 & Class of 2030: 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 26
Cadet and Family Luncheon
Cadets and family members will be able to enjoy a meal together in the wardroom.
Class of 2027 & Class of 2028: 11 a.m.
Class of 2029 & Class of 2030: 12:00 p.m.
Overnight liberty will be granted to all cadets who are not in a duty section, restricted, or on probation. Liberty will commence upon completion of the last military obligation on Friday and will expire at 0800 on Saturday. For those required to attend the football game on Saturday, overnight liberty will be granted at the conclusion of the game. For all others, overnight liberty will be granted following the Regimental Review (though cadets are encouraged to attend the football game with their families). Liberty will expire on Sunday at 2200. Restricted cadets and those on probation who desire overnight liberty shall route a request to their Company Officer or Chief for approval; all such requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
General Admission tickets must be purchased online. Cadets do NOT need a ticket and may attend the game at no cost. Visitors are reminded that open-flame grills and the consumption of alcohol are prohibited on Academy grounds except within the designated Tailgate Zone. You must purchase a pass in advance to park in the Tailgate Zone.
Visit www.coastguardathletics.com for more information.
Guests may park on campus. Due to the very limited number of parking spaces available, guests of each cadet should plan to arrive in one vehicle.
All visitors (age 18 and older) to the Academy campus are required to show valid photo identification that complies with the REAL ID Act. More information can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id. If your state issued driver’s license is not REAL ID-compliant, there are a variety of other forms of identification you can provide: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
Parking Maps
Family Weekend - Gallery
Family Weekend - Gallery
Contact Information
Juree.L.Fuller@uscga.edu
