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VCSU Family Weekend

October 10-12, 2025
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2025 VCSU Family Weekend

VCSU Family Weekend is the first time many families will see their students after dropping them off for college. By this time, students will be settled into campus and hopefully enjoying college life. Join your student for a weekend full of fun activities and campus events to learn about their new home away from home!

Events & Activities

Full Schedule
The Family Weekend schedule is now live! This schedule may change as we approach the weekend.
Valley City Tourism in blue text over an image of the Hi-Line Bridge
North Dakota's Most Beautiful Town
Think Valley City? Think beautiful bridges, delicious food, and endless things to do.
Valley City is located in the heart of the Sheyenne River Valley. With each season brings new opportunities to discover the beauty of the area. Take a tour of the city's beautiful and historic bridges over the Sheyenne River, learn about railroad history at the Rosebud Visitor Center, or walk downtown to shop in a handful of charming boutiques.

Family Weekend Timeline

  • Sept. 2
    Registration Opens
  • Sept. 26
    Registration Closes
    T-Shirt Order Deadline
  • Oct. 10-12
    VCSU Family Weekend
    See you there!