Parent and Family Weekend

∗Starred events are included with registration and endorsed by MSU. All other events listed are provided through local businesses and are not associated with MSU.∗ 

8:00am – 5:00pm

Take a Hike. Visit the Outdoor Recreation Center adjacent to the Roskie Hall parking lot and Intramural Fields. Those interested in area hikes should stop by to receive maps and directions.

Outdoor Recreation Center, 1401 West Lincoln Street, Bozeman, MT 59715

Enjoy a Gallery. There are three campus galleries to enjoy:

Helen E. Copeland Gallery located in Haynes Hall;

School of Architecture gallery located just inside the East entrance of Cheever Hall;

The Exit Gallery located in the Strand Union Building;

Or take in one of the local galleries found on scenic Main Street.

∗Visit a Museum. Check out the world-famous Siebel Dinosaur Complex and more, at the Museum of the Rockies. Those registered for the Parent & Family Weekend will receive admission to the Museum of the Rockies. 

Do you prefer something with fewer feathers and more recent historical advancements? We recommend the American Computer & Robotics Museum  located at 2023 Stadium Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715

Take a Tour. Self guided walking tour or Bozeman driving tour.

*Tour our new Wellness Center. Come stop by the wellness center for a tour of our brand-new facility.  Admission to the facility is included with parent and family weekend registration.

10:00am – 5:00pm

∗Check-In.Pick up your Parent & Family Weekend lanyard/pass in the Strand Union Building, located at 765 W Grant Street. Please meet outside of the SUB ballrooms across form the Standing Room Only coffee shop.

1:30pm - 3:00pm

∗Photos with Spirit. Come join us for an opportunity to take pictures with our Bobcat mascot Spirit at the Alumni Plaza. 

3:30pm – 5:00pm

∗Mingle with Associate Deans and University Staff. Join us in SUB Ballroom A for some fall themed refreshements and an opportunity to learn more about Montana State University. Music will be provided by current MSU students. 

4:30pm – 7:30pm

∗Dinner at Miller or Rendezvous Dining Halls. Enjoy dinner with your student on campus at one of our two dining halls. 

∗Starred events are included with registration and endorsed by MSU. All other events listed are provided through local businesses and are not associated with MSU.∗ 

7:00am-9:30am

∗Breakfast

Enjoy many breakfast options with your student within the comfortable atmosphere of Rendezvous or Miller Dining  Hall.

Please be sure to show your name tag to enter.

8:00am – 5:00pm

Take a Hike. Visit the Outdoor Recreation Center adjacent to the Roskie Hall parking lot and Intramural Fields. Those interested in area hikes should stop by to receive maps and directions.

Outdoor Recreation Center, 1401 West Lincoln Street, Bozeman, MT 59715

Enjoy a Gallery. There are three campus galleries to enjoy:

Helen E. Copeland Gallery located in Haynes Hall;

School of Architecture gallery located just inside the East entrance of Cheever Hall;

The Exit Gallery located in the Strand Union Building;

Or take in one of the local galleries found on scenic Main Street.

∗Visit a Museum. Check out the world-famous Siebel Dinosaur Complex and more, at the Museum of the Rockies. Those registered for the Parent & Family Weekend will receive admission to the Museum of the Rockies. 

Do you prefer something with fewer feathers and more recent historical advancements? We recommend the American Computer & Robotics Museum  located at 2023 Stadium Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715

Take a Tour. Self guided walking tour or Bozeman driving tour.

*Tour our new Wellness Center. Come stop by the wellness center for a tour of our brand-new facility.  Admission to the facility is included with parent and family weekend registration.

10:30am - 12:30pm

∗Parent & Family Tailgate. Join us for a tailgate to mix and mingle with other parents and families before cheering on the Bobcats! There will be yard games and food provided, as well as drinks available for purchase.

Location: Kagy Fields, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman, MT 59718

1:00pm

Bobcat Football. Montana State vs Idaho State. Come cheer on the Bobcats and show your MSU spirit! Be sure to wear your blue and gold or your Parent & Family Weekend t-shirt!

Tickets to the Parent & Family Weekend Football Game on October 11th, 2025 are now sold out!

Clear bag policy for all attendees.  Bring the bags handed out at orientation over summer or purchase one at the check in table. 

Location: Bobcat Stadium, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman, MT 59718

TBD

Alpha Omicron Pi's 27th Annual Run for Roses (5k and 1 mile race) in support of Arthritis Foundation. 

Location:  Montana Hall(Please park in Bobcat Lot 11 located off of S. 7th Avenue near the MSU parking garage and North Dome Fitness Center.)