Annual UNG Family Day

Campus Rec Center

Open until 7:00 p.m.

Campus Recreation & Wellness

Battle of the BanDZ

5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Hosted by UNG Delta Zeta Sorority

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the park.

Hoag Unleashed

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

The student center is transforming into an immersive social experience for gaming of all kinds.

No registration required.

First Call Speaker

(Boar’s Head Weekend-Sponsored by NGCAA)

Open to All

Guest Speaker: CW05 Greg Calvert

Boar’s Head Reception

Open to cadets and their parents/guests only.

Public Telescope Viewing

8:00 p.m. - midnight

North Ga Astronomical Observatory

Observatory (Free, no tickets needed): Offering tours starting at 8:00 p.m. with night sky observing following.

North Georgia Astronomical Observatory

Check the UNG Observatory Facebook Page for up-to-date (weather-permitting) opening status.

Einstein Bros. Bagels Open for Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - Noon

First floor - Hoag Student Center

Pay by Dining Dollars (if available), cash, or card.

Recreation Center Open - Tours Available

8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Family Day Information Table

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Stop by for a schedule of events and information

Cadet Recruitment Table

8:00 a.m. - noon

Patio - Hoag Student Center

Mini Golf & Lawn Games

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

MSA Office on first floor of  - Hoag Student Center

Tour the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and learn about programs, events, and scholarships available to students.

Multicultural Student Affairs

Fraternity & Sorority Life at UNG

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

ABC rooms - Hoag Student Center

Students & Parents will learn about Greek Life at UNG

Presenter: Stacie Rowley, Associate Dean, Student Involvement, Fraternity & Sorority Life

On-Campus Services for Nighthawks

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
& 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Information for students and their parents about Residence Life & Housing, Parking, Dining, the Bookstore & more. Presenters will provide updates, clarify any questions, and address points of inquiry or concern.

Presenters: Treva Smith, Asst. Dean & Director of Residence Life and Stephanie Nakamura, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services

How to Thrive as a Nighthawk & as a Nighthawk Family Member

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
& 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Information for students & their parents on Student Success at UNG. Learn about UNG’s academic services and points of support that are readily available to all students.

Presenters: Dr. Eugene Van Sickle, Associate Provost and Dr. Michelle Eaton, Executive Director for Student Retention & Success

Cadet Parent Series: How the cadet experience benefits National Service Leadership Track cadets?

10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Auditorium - Hoag Student Center

This session is for the parents of cadets who would like to gain a better understanding of the Corps of Cadet National Service Leadership Track. Students and parents currently not affiliated with Corps of Cadets are also invited to learn more about this opportunity.

Presenter: Mary Enriquez, Academic Coordinator of National Service Leadership Track, UNG Corps of Cadets

Cadet Parent Series: My commissioning cadet graduates in 2024! What should I expect?

10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

ABC rooms - Hoag Student Center

This session is for the parents and supporters of commissioning cadets with December 2023 and May 2024 graduation dates.

Presenters: Jonathan Kirkland, Trameka Persaud, Ed Ivey, Military Leadership Center

Cadet Parent Series: First Year Parent Meet and Greet, Understanding Expectations

11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

ABC rooms - Hoag Student Center

Come meet other first-year cadet parents and learn more about the cadet experience at UNG.

Presenter: COL Joseph Matthews, Commandant and Parent Representative

Indoor Climbing Wall Open

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Come Experience our Indoor Climbing Wall

Visit the Criminal Justice Crime Lab

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

UNG Chemistry Club: Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Planetarium Show

11:00 a.m. &

UNG Planetarium/HNS Health & Natural Science

“Amazing Moons: Eclipses, Oceans, and Ice” Showtimes Begin at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Free tickets available at Family Day Information Tent and at door 30-minutes prior to showtime. Seating is limited.

Parent & Family Advisory Council Table

11:30 a.m. - noon

Outside of the Hoag Student Center Auditorium

Hosted by Parent & Family Advisory Council President Philip Brown

President Shannon & Mrs. Shannon Listening Session

Noon - 12:30 p.m.

Auditorium - Hoag Student Center

Meet UNG’s new President, Dr. Michael Shannon and his wife, Jessica.

Office of the President

Self-Guided Campus Tour

All Campus Buildings and Classrooms will be open.

Download UNG Dahlonega Campus Self-Guided Walking Tour (PDF)

UNG Women's Soccer Game vs. Flagler

UNG Soccer Complex

6455 Morrison Moore Pkwy

First 100 fans can receive Free Tickets using code FAMILYDAY2023 when purchased Online (Limit 4 tickets per cart.)

Remaining tickets can be purchased online or at the stadium: $10 General Admission/$7 Senior, Military & Students

UNG Women’s Soccer

Boar’s Head Brigade Military Review & Groundbreaking

2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

William J. Livsey Drill Field

If you would like to attend, please arrive at the Military Review Stand located at the intersection of Georgia Circle & Columbo Way (directly in front of Gaillard Hall).

Make your way to the stand at or before 1:30 p.m. as all pedestrian & vehicular traffic around the Drill Field will close between 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. out of respect for the ceremonies.

Everyone is invited.

UNG Women’s Futbol Club Game vs. Western Carolina

2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Radar Ridge Recreation Fields

Open to All - No Tickets Required

Off-Campus: Enjoy shopping and dining on Dahlonega's Historic Square

All-Day 

(Check specific locations for hours of operation.)

Dahlonega's Historic Square/Downtown Dahlonega Map

Dahlonega Restaurants

Off-Campus: Dahlonega Arts Alliance & 52 West Brewing- “Arts & Ales Fest”Parent & Family Advisory Council Table

52 West Brewing/

Locally Brewed Beer, Handmade Arts from Local Artists

Off-Campus: Appalachian Jam

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Dahlonega's Historic Square

Enjoy Appalachian Music on the Dahlonega Square

UNG Women’s Softball Fall Scrimmage vs. Georgia Military College

Noon

Haines & Carolyn Hill Stadium

Watch the 2023 NCAA Division II National Champions

Scrimmage games are free and open to everyone, no tickets required.