Family Day

 

What the day will look like

 
Time: 9:30 am 
  • Location: Clary Pickleball Courts
  • Event: Family Member/Student Doubles Pickleball Tournament 
  • Audience: Current ATU Students and Family/Guardians 
  • Description: Get ready for some action on the new Clary Pickleball Courts.  This doubles tournament will be limited to the first 20 teams.  Teams must consist of one current ATU student and one member of their direct family/guardian support system.  Teams can be co-ed or single sex.  Each team will be  guaranteed two (2) matches, with the top six (6) teams (based on W/L record and margin of victory) will move into the finals bracket. 
  • Registration coming soon!  
Time: 2:00 pm (at Parent & Family Tent)
  • Location: Tailgate - Williamson Lawn/Thone Stadium
  • Event: Game Day Tickets
  • Audience: Guardians & Family Members of Current ATU Students
  • Description: A limited number of complimentary game tickets are available for guardians and family members of our current ATU students. 250 tickets will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets are available at the Parent & Family Relations tent in the tailgating area outside of Williamson Hall (directly across from the stadium).  

Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Future Students Tent
  • Event: Admissions Tailgate
  • Audience: Potential Students
  • Description: Want to be an ATU student or have questions about becoming one? We've got you! We will be tailgating in Centennial Plaza, just outside Thone Stadium, with swag, info, and more. Take a tour, see our residence hall, and hang out in our Student Union! Just look for our FUTURE STUDENTS tent!
Register Now! https://admissions.atu.edu/register/familyday2025
 
 
Time: 3:00 - 5:30pm
  • Location: Tailgate - Williamson Lawn
  • Event: Parent & Family Relations Tailgate
  • Audience: Guardians & Family Members of Current ATU Students
  • Description: Join us to connect with other parents and family members at our annual Parent & Family Relations - Family Day Tailgate. Come hungry and enjoy some pulled pork sandwiches, cheesy sides, beans, and slaw as you the tailgate in preparation for the big Wonder Boys football game. 
 
Time: 6:00 pm
  • Location: Thone Stadium
  • Event: Wonder Boys Football Game
  • Audience: Anyone!
  • Description: The Arkansas Tech University Wonder Boys will take on the Boll Weevils of the University of Arkansas-Monticello in Great American Conference play. Head over to Simmons Bank Field at Thone Stadium to enjoy the sights and sounds of Wonder Boy football, the Arkansas Tech Band of Distinction, Golden Girls Dance Team and the ATU Cheer Team. #Fighton 

 

Still Have Questions?

 
Reach Out!
 
Kevin Solomon, Assistant Vice President for Campus Life
Email: parents@atu.edu 
Phone: (479) 356-2157