Family Weekend

Family Weekend 2021

Save the Date

November 5-7, 2021

Families are valuable partners in helping students make the most of their University experience. Family Weekend will be filled with fun, food, and activities. Spend time with your student, meet their friends, and get a glimpse of student life at WTAMU. Mark your calendar for a great weekend with your Buff family.

This year, there is no registration process. You can simply meet us on campus and check-in for Family Weekend upon arrival. Check the schedule below for "Check-In" times and locations.

Schedule of Events

All events are FREE* and open to all family members and students!

*Athletic event tickets are still at a cost. Visit gobuffsgo.com to purchase your game tickets.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 806-651-2977 or email Sami Thompson at sthompson@wtamu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 5	Time	Location
Check-In	3 to 7 p.m.	JBK Student Center Legends Club	Check-in with us and receive your lanyard plus lots of fun and free goodies! You can also buy a Family Weekend t-shirt.
College Events	3 to 5 p.m.	Multiple Locations	Meet your student's faculty and professors. College of Business \| Classroom Center 220 College of Ag and Natural Sciences \| Ag Natural Sciences Complex and Natural Sciences Building College of Education and Social Sciences \| Williams Reading Room, Old Main 214 College of Engineering l Engineering Building North Lobby
Ice Cream with the Fam!	4 to 6 p.m.	Rockin' Zebra Soda Shoppe	Treat yo' self to some delicious (and free) ice cream with the WT Alumni Association.
Night at the AC	7 to 10 p.m.	Virgil Henson Activities Center	Work out, tour the facility, meet the staff, and/or join other families on the pool patio for s'mores!
Virgil Henson Activities Center - All Access Pass	All Day	Virgil Henson Activities Center	Families get free entrance to the VHAC all weekend long with proof of lanyard. Hours: Friday, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 - 8 p.m.
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum - All Access Pass	All Day	Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum	Families get free entrance to the PPHM all weekend long with proof of lanyard. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Family Weekend Shirts On Sale	All Day	JBK Student Center Information Desk	$10 t-shirts (card or check only, no cash accepted)
Saturday, Nov. 6
WT in the Canyon	8 a.m.	Palo Duro Canyon Meet at the FUBC to carpool at 8 a.m.	Free entrance to the canyon when you carpool!
Family of the Year Brunch	9 a.m.	Alumni Banquet Hall	Family of the Year nominees will be recognized and winner announced.
Campus Tour	11 a.m.	Meet at the Buffalo Fountain	Led by Peer Leaders.
WT Women's and Men's Soccer	11 a.m. and 1 p.m.	The Pitch	Buy your tickets here.
Tailgate & Check-In	2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.	26th Street	Stop by the Family Weekend tent for giveaways and fun. Journey Canyon Coffee will be serving all drinks on their menu from their brand new coffee bar for free! And, of course... BUFFALO COOKIES!
WTAMU Football VS. Midwestern State	6 p.m.	Buffalo Stadium	Buy your tickets here.
Virgil Henson Activities Center - All Access Pass	All Day	Virgil Henson Activities Center	Families get free entrance to the AC all weekend long with proof of lanyard. Hours: Friday, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 -8 p.m.
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum - All Access Pass	All Day	Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum	Families get free entrance to the PPHM all weekend long with proof of lanyard. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Family Weekend Shirts On Sale	All Day	JBK Student Center Information Desk	$10 t-shirts (card or check only, no cash accepted)
Sunday, Nov. 7
Virgil Henson Activities Center - All Access Pass	All Day	Virgil Henson Activities Center	Families get free entrance to the AC all weekend long with proof of lanyard. Hours: Friday, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 -8 p.m.
Family Weekend Shirts On Sale	All Day	JBK Student Center Information Desk	$10 t-shirts (card or check only, no cash accepted)

Things to do in Canyon

Eating

Check out places to eat locally in Canyon HERE.

Shopping

Get your shopping on in Canyon, TX. View a list of local stores and vendors HERE.

Lodging

Check out this link for some hotel options near us! https://www.wtamu.edu/admissions/visit/lodging.html

Local Vendor/Coupon Deals

Blessed Buffalo Boutique - $10 off Buff Gear with coupon (available at check-in)
Canyon Popcorn – exclusively mixed “Buff Family” popcorn available this weekend only
Palo Duro Outfitters – 15% off with lanyard
Cake Company – Buy one cookie, get one free coupon (available at check-in)
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum – Families get FREE admission to the PPHM all weekend long with their lanyard.
Hero Nutrition - $2 off small combos, $3 off large combos, or free tea upgrade with lanyard

Family of the Year Nomination

The West Texas A&M University Family of the Year Award seeks to recognize parent(s)/grandparent(s)/guardian(s)/family member(s)/mentor(s) who have made a significant impact and contribution to the life of a WTAMU student. By supporting and encouraging our students, Buff families also support West Texas A&M University.

All West Texas A&M undergraduate, graduate students are eligible to nominate their parent(s)/grandparent(s)/guardian(s)/family member(s)/mentor(s) for this award.

The 2021 Family of the Year nominations close on October 24, 2021.

All submissions will be reviewed by the Family of the Year Committee. Check back for a list of our nominees

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 806-651-2977 or email Sami Thompson at sthompson@wtamu.edu.