Family Weekend

Family Weekend 2024

Save the Date

October 25-27, 2024

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.

Tentative Schedule of Events. Stay tuned for more events!

All events are FREE* and open to all family members and students! Event calendar is subject to change.

*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 806-651-2314 or email Amanda Lawson at alawson@wtamu.edu.

Friday, Oct. 25	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.
WT Volleyball vs St. Edward's	6 p.m.	The Box	Buy your tickets here.
Saturday, Oct. 26
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! Enjoy the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon with your family. There are no planned activities in the canyon this year, but we will have a handout for you with information and reccomended trails.
Family of the Year Brunch	9 a.m.	TBD	*By invitation only Family of the Year nominees will be recognized and winner announced.
WT Women's Soccer vs. UT Tyler	11 a.m.	The Pitch	Buy your tickets here.
WT Men's Soccer vs. Midwestern State	1:30 p.m.	The Pitch	Buy your tickets here.
WT Volleyball vs. St. Mary's	2:00 p.m.	The Box	Buy your tickets here.
Tailgate & Check-In	3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.	26th Street	Stop by the Family Weekend space for giveaways and fun.
WTAMU Football VS. UT Permian Basin	7 p.m.	Buffalo Stadium	Buy your tickets here.
Sunday, Oct. 27

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 2024 Family of the Year nominations will open in September and will close on October 4, 2024.

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 806-651-2273 or email Amanda Lawson at alawson@wtamu.edu.

Nominate your family here!

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.htm