Parent and Family Resources

Parent and Family Resources at Asbury

Choosing Asbury is a family decision — and it’s a family experience. Explore resources for your important role as an Asbury parent. 

Welcome Weekend

Family members and guests who accompany new students to campus on Thursday, Aug. 22 are invited to participate in the events below, which will conclude before dinner. 

Watch the President’s Welcome livestream on Thursday, August 22 at 4 p.m.

8 a.m. – Noon Residential Student Check-In and Move-In
Residence Halls
Residential students and their parents will pick up Welcome Weekend materials at the welcome tent outside each residence hall.  Student leaders and campus community will assist with move-in.NOTE: Students will not be allowed to move in until their Asbury checklist items are completed. The checklist should be reviewed regularly, as new items may be added. Students should direct any questions to their admissions counselor or admissions@asbury.edu.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. HICCUP and HICCUP Too Open
Rader Student Center & Kinlaw Library
Complimentary coffee is available at the HICCUP Too kiosk on the main floor of the library, and specialty coffee, shakes, and smoothies are available for purchase at the HICCUP Cafe in the Rader Student Center.
9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Semester Check-in: Student ID, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Health Services
Kinlaw Library, Main Floor
REQUIRED for all students who did not attend an in-person Eagle Day or other Semester Check-in, but open to anyone with questions. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Students, bring a government-issued photo ID.Please come during your assigned window below to help alleviate congestion and provide you with a more positive and efficient experience.

  • 9 – 10:15 a.m. — Group 1
  • 10:15 – 11:30 a.m.— Group 2
  • 11:30 m.– 12:45 p.m. — Group 3
  • 1 – 2:15m. — Group 4 & Commuters
  • 2:15 – 3:45 p.m. — Late arrivals & Eagle Day participants with questions

 
9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Class T-shirts, Photo Booth, Parking Stickers, Campus Employment, E-Campus Books, Eagle Outlet & Campus Post Office
Rader Student Center
ALL students, take a break sometime during the day to complete the following:

  • Freshmen, pick up your class t-shirt (and wear it to the President’s Welcome)!
  • (Sophomore & Junior transfer students will receive their class t-shirt at the Friday 11 a.m. class meeting.)
  • Pick up your parking sticker
  • Sign up to receive student employment paperwork
  • Get information from E-Campus about ordering textbooks
  • Receive your Campus Post Office (CPO) box assignment (commuters too!)
  • Purchase some Asbury swag at the Eagle Outlet
  • Get your picture taken at the photo booth!
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Complimentary Lunch
Dining Hall
New students and their families are invited to lunch as guests of the University. Please follow the assigned times below to help alleviate congestion.

  • 11:30 a.m. –Groups 1 & 2
  • 12:15 p.m. –Group 4 & Commuters
  • 1 p.m. –Group 3 & Archways
1 – 2:15 p.m. Commuter Student Check-in
Rader Student Center
Commuter students and their parents will pick up Welcome Weekend materials at the designated area, then proceed to the Semester Check-in, if not already completed  (see above)NOTE: Commuters should review their Asbury checklist regularly, as new items may be added, and be sure all items are completed by the first day of class. Students will not be allowed to continue attending classes if their checklist is not complete. Students should direct any questions to their admissions counselor or admissions@asbury.edu.
2:30 – 3:45 p.m. President & Faculty Meet & Greet
Miller Center for Communication Arts, TV Studio & Greathouse Theatre
Students and their guests are invited to meet the President and faculty members while enjoying refreshments
4 – 5:15 p.m. President’s Welcome
Hughes Auditorium
Students and their guests are invited to this welcome service with a keynote address by President Kevin J. Brown. Event will be livestreamed.
5:15 p.m. Transfer Student-Parent Farewell & Transfer Group Connection
Reasoner Green
Sophomore & Junior Transfer Students (Groups 21 & 22) and their families are dismissed to Reasoner Green to say farewell,  then students connect with their transfer group leaders for dinner
5:15 p.m. Freshman Class Photo & Freshman Student-Parent Farewell
Hughes Auditorium Steps & Semi-Circle Green
Freshmen and Freshman Transfer Students (FYE Groups 1-20) will line up on the steps of Hughes for their class photo. Following the photo, students will say farewell to their families then connect with their FYE leaders for dinner and an activity

Family Weekend

September 27-28, 2024

We hope you can come and celebrate Family Weekend 2024 with us! This is a great time to tour the campus, experience chapel, and sample sporting events, music concerts and other activities with your student all weekend! Events begin Friday, Sept. 27 and continue through Saturday evening, Sept. 28. 

Friday, September 27

10 a.m. Chapel (Speaker: Dr. Brian Hull, Professor of Pastoral & Christian Ministries)
Hughes Auditorium
Due to seating limitations, students will remain in their assigned seats while family members sit in Balcony sections A & G (closest to the stage).
1 – 3 p.m. CANCELED: Alumni Open House
Alumni House
1 – 3 p.m. CANCELED: Admissions Open House
Welcome Center (Corbitt Hall)
1 – 3 p.m. CANCELED: Campus Programs & Resources Open House
Kinlaw Library
3 – 4 p.m. CANCELED: Academic Department Open Houses
Various locations
3 – 4 p.m. CANCELED: Art + Design Photo Lab Open House
Hamann-Ray 312
7:30 p.m. For the College Journey: A Cabaret
Greathouse Theater, Miller Center for Communication Arts
Join AU Theatre majors in this musical presentation of their college journey using familiar melodies from several musicals.  Purchase tickets at https://www.onthestage.tickets/asbury-university and use coupon code AsburyFamily to receive a discount!
7:30 p.m. CANCELED: Family Weekend Band & Orchestra Concert
Jameson Recital Hall
10 p.m. – midnight WHAM (Worship Him at Midnight)
Estes Chapel, Asbury Seminary
An evening of student-led worship

Saturday, September 28

9 a.m. CANCELED: Parents’ Breakfast
Johnson Dining Hall
11 a.m. Family Weekend Ensemble Concert & Reception
Jameson Recital Hall
Featuring Men’s Glee Club, Women’s Choir, Handbell Choir, and Chorale. Reception immediately following in the Band Room, featuring Jazz Ensemble
Noon – 2 p.m. CANCELED: International Pizzas Fest
OMS Student Center
Noon – 2 p.m. Equine Student Trainer Faceoff (Round 1)
Bayless Arena (744 Shanty Hill Road)
Opening ceremony, demonstration of liberty work training method, and round 1 of training. Two teams of Asbury student trainers will engage horses rescued from the mountains of eastern Kentucky in the initial steps of horse training in preparation to be ridden. Following the event, hayrides to Rainwater Arena will be available for the 2:15 demonstrations.
1 p.m. POSTPONED TO OCT. 5: Baseball vs. Alumni
Zweifel Baseball Field
2 p.m. CANCELED: Softball Intrasquad Scrimmage
Softball Field
2 p.m. POSTPONED (to either 9/29 or 9/30): Men’s Soccer vs. Piedmont University
Soccer Field
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Equine Student Demonstrations
Rainwater Arena (744 Shanty Hill Road)
Equine students demonstrate vaulting, drill team, and reining freestyle.
2:30 p.m. For the College Journey: A Cabaret
Greathouse Theatre, Miller Center for Communication Arts
Join AU Theatre majors in this musical presentation of their college journey using familiar melodies from several musicals. Purchase tickets at https://www.onthestage.tickets/asbury-university and use coupon code AsburyFamily to receive a discount!
4 – 7 p.m. World Gospel Mission Goat Roast
WGM Student Center
A fun cultural experience including FREE goat meat, live music and yard games. (Some additional items/activities available for a donation.)
6 – 8 p.m. Equine Student Trainer Faceoff (Round 2)
Bayless Arena (744 Shanty Hill Road)
Asbury students continue training their horses to be ridden through an obstacle course and walk, trot, canter pattern.
7:30 p.m. For the College Journey: A Cabaret
Greathouse Theatre, Miller Center for Communication Arts
Join AU Theatre majors in this musical presentation of their college journey using familiar melodies from several musicals. Purchase tickets at https://www.onthestage.tickets/asbury-university and use coupon code AsburyFamily to receive a discount!

Sunday, September 29

1 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Agnes Scott College
Soccer Field
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Equine Student Trainer Faceoff (Final Competition Round)
Bayless Arena (744 Shanty Hill Road)
Each team will demonstrate and be judged on their horse’s ability to walk, trot, canter, and be ridden through an obstacle course.

The Eagle Outlet and HICCUP coffee shop will also be open the following hours to serve you:

Eagle Outlet – Rader Student Center, Lower Level
Thursday and Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

HICCUP – Rader Student Center, Main Floor
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; 7 – 10 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed for chapel 9:30 – 11:15 a.m.)
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Parents, you are invited to Parents’ Breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 in the Eatery (dining hall).  Enjoy a breakfast buffet and an opportunity to hear from campus leaders and ask questions. (The program will conclude by 10:30 a.m., in plenty of time for the 11 a.m. concert.) Tickets are available by advance purchase only through Friday, Sept. 20. 

PURCHASE PARENTS’ BREAKFAST TICKETS

The Admissions Office is hosting its Fall Preview, which is a great time for high school-aged siblings of current students to learn more about Asbury! Our Music department will showcase its many ensembles, and Athletics will need your help to cheer on our Eagles as students play throughout the weekend. If that isn’t enough, stroll through Wilmore and venture out to the Equine Center. Fall in Kentucky is absolutely beautiful! 

Information about area lodging for you and other family members or guests is available at here.  For other questions about Family Weekend, e-mail student.life@asbury.edu or call (859) 858-5166.

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Office of Student Life

(859) 858-5322

student.life@asbury.edu

Parent Handbook

As an Asbury Parent, this handbook has been prepared to serve as your guide to the campus community. We hope you find it helpful.

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