Family Day 2025
Family Day is an annual event where students are able to share their experiences at UNG with their families and guests. Enjoy a casual, self-paced day on and around the Dahlonega campus.
Note: We ask that all participants pre-register and complete the online liability waivers prior to arriving to campus.

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Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
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Location: Dahlonega Campus
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Parking: Guests are encouraged to park in the Recreation Center Parking Deck. Overflow parking will be available behind Newton Oakes in Lot 16 and at the Convocation Center in Lot 52.
- Lodging: Locations options are available in Dahlonega and nearby Dawsonville.
Schedule & Activities
Family Day coincides with the Boar's Head Corps Alumni Weekend and local events in Dahlonega.
Enjoy a variety of events that happening around our students, Corps of Cadets, alumni, and local communities!
Family Day Schedule
Time | Event | Location |
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Time
9 - 10 a.m. |
Event
Academic showcase |
Location Rogers Hall |
Time
11 a.m. |
Event
Planetarium show |
Location Health & Science Building |
Time
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Event
Eat Like Nigel
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Location Chow Hall |
Time
10 a.m. - noon |
Event
Picking on the Porch featuring Pick and Bow School
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Location Vickery House |
Time
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Event
Women's soccer game tailgate |
Location Soccer field parking lot |
Time
1 p.m. |
Event
Women's soccer game
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Location Soccer field |
Time
3 - 4 p.m. |
Event
"Get the Scoop" ice cream social with President Shannon |
Location Hoag Student Center, room 222 |
Time
4:30 p.m. |
Event
Ice cream eating content at Kilwins on the historic Dahlonega Square |
Location
Downtown Dahlonega |