Welcome Parents and Guests
Parents' Weekend: Schedule of Events
Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, all guests must wear a mask when attending indoor events. Event times and locations may be subject to change. We will update this page with the latest information as it becomes available.
(last updated Sept. 1, 2021)
| Wednesday, September 1 | |||
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| 8:30am-3:30pm | Parents’ Club Presidents and AOG Chapter Presidents Conference-Day 1 location: Polaris Hall attendance: by invitation only Conference offering Parents’ Club presidents information and briefings from Academy organizations and senior staff. |
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| 6:00pm-8:00pm | Parents’ Club Presidents and AOG Chapter Presidents Reception location: The Carlton House attendance: by invitation only Reception hosted by the Superintendent for Parents’ Club presidents. |
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| Thursday, September 2 | |||
| 8:30am-3:30pm | Parents’ Club Presidents and AOG Chapter Presidents Conference-Day 2 location: Polaris Hall attendance: by invitation only Conference offering Parents’ Club presidents information and briefings from Academy organizations and senior staff. |
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| 3:00pm-5:00pm | Men’s Tennis Blue-Silver Intersquad Competition location: tennis courts attendance: guests welcome |
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| 4:30pm-6:00pm | Parents’ Question & Answer Session with Senior Leader Panel location: Arnold Hall Ballroom attendance: guests; no cadets Opportunity for new (or returning) cadet parents to receive an overview of Academy programs from senior staff, including the Superintendent, Commandant of Cadets, Dean of the Faculty, Athletic Director and Admissions Director. Q&A session will follow presentations. Seating is limited so arrive early to get a seat in the ballroom. |
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| 4:30pm-6:00pm | Drum & Bugle Performance and Cookout location: Stillman Field attendance: for parents of Drum & Bugle Corps Cadets |
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| 6:00pm-8:00pm | Women’s Soccer vs California Polytechnic University location: soccer stadium attendance: guests welcome |
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| Friday, September 3 | |||
| 7:30am | Base opens to parents at 7:30am; north gate access is recommended for visitors. | ||
| 6:00am-7:00am | Breakfast location: Mitchell Hall attendance: MANDATORY FOR ALL FOURTH CLASS CADETS; no guests allowed |
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| 8:00am-10:30am | Parents’ Weekend Information Fair location: Arnold Hall Ballroom attendance: guests welcome Offers information and giveaways from many USAFA and cadet organizations. Information booths available from the Commandant of Cadets, Cadet Clubs, Cadet Sponsor Program, 306th Flying Training Group, 10 FSS Support Services and various USAFA support groups. Preorder your BCT yearbook. Food and beverages available in Richter Lounge and on the Arnold Hall Ballroom patio. |
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| 9:00am-5:00pm | Visitors’ Center Gain understanding of the life of a cadet through various exhibits and displays. A 20 minute presentation depicting a typical cadet career is offered at the top and bottom of each hour in the Visitors’ Center Theater. |
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| 9:50am-11:00am | Cadet Aviation Capabilities Exercise (CAPEX) & Pre-Parade Demonstrations location: Stillman Field attendance: guests welcome Bleacher seating for Stillman Field opens at 8:30am. Watch the “Wings of Blue” parachute team, glider team and powered flight aircraft as they demonstrate the various cadet-led aviation and leadership development programs that cadets are offered during their time at the Academy. The Cadet Honor Guard, Sabre Drill Team, Falconry, and RPA Club will also perform. |
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| 11:00am-12:00pm | Cadet Wing Parade location: Stillman Field attendance: MANDATORY FOR ALL CADETS; guests welcome Bleacher seating for Stillman Field opens at 8:30am. Arrive early for pre-parade demonstrations. Cadets will be released on the field to meet with their guests after the parade. If the parade is cancelled due to severe weather, guests may visit the Information Fair in the Arnold Hall Ballroom or check with your cadet to see whether their squadron moves up their Open House time. |
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| Cadet Area Chapel Services guests must be accompanied by their cadet | |||
| Muslim Halaal Meal | 11:30am-12:30pm | Sijan Hall, Oasis 3, Rooms 403/409 | |
| Muslim Prayer | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Sijan Hall, Oasis 3, Rooms 409 | |
| Jewish Shabbat Meal | 5:00pm-6:00pm | Sijan Hall, Oasis 3, Rooms 409 | |
| Jewish Shabbat Worship | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Sijan Hall, Oasis 3, Rooms 409 | |
| 12:00pm-2:00pm | Noon Meal and Squadron Open House location: Mitchell Hall and dorm quads attendance: cadets and their guests If cadets wish to bring family/guests to Mitchell Hall; tickets must be purchased in advance; only guests that are fully vaccinated are allowed to attend; must provide proof of vaccination upon request; no food or beverages from outside sources allowed inside Mitchell Hall. Lunch available in the squadron quads through squadron BBQs and food vendors. Additional Lunch choices are listed on the Places to Eat page. |
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| 1:00pm-4:00pm | Parents’ Weekend Information Fair location: Arnold Hall Ballroom attendance: guests welcome Offers information and giveaways from many USAFA and cadet organizations. Information booths available from the Commandant of Cadets, Cadet Clubs, Cadet Sponsor Program, 306th Flying Training Group, 10 FSS Support Services and various USAFA support groups. Preorder your BCT yearbook. Food and Beverage available in Richter Lounge and on the Arnold Hall Ballroom patio. |
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| 1:00pm-4:00pm | Center for Character and Leadership Development Open House location: Polaris Hall; meet at Arnold Hall entrance attendance: cadets and their guests Cadets along with their guests allowed to accomplish walk through tours. |
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| 1:00pm-4:00pm | Airfield Open House location: Davis Airfield attendance: guests; cadet escorts are recommended Come view static displays of aircraft and parachuting equipment and visit with the staff of the 306th Flying Training Group. Shuttles to the airfield available at the field house. |
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| 1:00pm-4:30pm | Athletics Open House location: Cadet Gymnasium attendance: cadets and their guests Visit the gymnasium, meet the athletics staff, and learn all about the many athletic programs available here. |
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| 1:00pm-4:30pm | Dean of Faculty Open House location: Fairchild Hall attendance: guests; must be accompanied by cadet The academic building known as Fairchild Hall will have open houses in their departments. During this time, cadets and guests of declared majors may visit their respective departments for a short tour or introduction. Unfortunately, since classes are in-session this day, visits to the classroom floors are off-limits. |
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| 5:00pm-7:00pm | Dinner Buffet location: Mitchell Hall attendance: OPTIONAL FOR ALL CADETS; cadets and their guests If cadets wish to bring family/guests to Mitchell Hall; guests must pay cashier; only guests that are fully vaccinated are allowed to attend; must provide proof of vaccination upon request; no food or beverages from outside sources allowed inside Mitchell Hall. |
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| CADETS MAY LEAVE USAFA WITH THEIR ADULT GUESTS AFTER OPEN HOUSE, CADETS MUST ATTEND ACCOUNTABILITY FORMATION FOR THE FOOTBALL GAME SATURDAY MORNING | |||
| Saturday, September 4 | |||
| 7:00am-9:00am | Breakfast Buffet location: Mitchell Hall attendance: OPTIONAL FOR ALL CADETS; cadets and their guests If cadets wish to bring family/guests to Mitchell Hall; guests must pay cashier; only guests that are fully vaccinated are allowed to attend; must provide proof of vaccination upon request; no food or beverages from outside sources allowed inside Mitchell Hall. |
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| 8:00am | ALL third and fourth-class cadets report to squadron accountability formation in their cadet squadrons. | ||
| 10:30am | All second and first-class cadets report to squadron accountability formation at the stadium. Due to inbound traffic, parents who do not wish to attend the football game should drop their cadet off in the cadet area at 8:00am in time for them to catch the bus to the stadium. |
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| 9:30am-11:30am | Squadron Tailgates at Football Game location: Falcon Stadium attendance: cadets only Squadron Tailgate food provided by Mitchell Hall for cadets only. |
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| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Home Football Game vs. Lafayette location: Falcon Stadium attendance: MANDATORY MILITARY FORMATION FOR ALL CADETS Cadets are required to attend the game and will sit in the assigned cadet seating area. For tickets, call the Athletic Ticket Office at (800) 666-8723 or purchase at https://goairforcefalcons.com/. |
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| CADETS MAY MEET THEIR GUESTS AND DEPART FALCON STADIUM AFTER THE THIRD VERSE OF THE AIR FORCE SONG AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE GAME; CADETS MUST SIGN IN BY MONDAY, 7:50pm (11:00pm FOR FIRSTIES) | |||
| 4:00pm-5:00pm | Catholic Mass location: Community Center Chapel attendance: cadets and guests; must have a DoD ID cardholder present for access Guests are invited to attend services. For information, please call the Community Center Chapel at (719) 333-3300. |
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| Sunday, September 5 | |||
| Cadet Area Chapel Services guests must be accompanied by their cadet | |||
| Catholic Confession | 8:00am-8:50am | Fairchild Hall, F-1 | |
| Catholic Mass | 9:00am-10:00am | Fairchild Hall, F-1 | |
| Orthodox Worship | 9:00am-10:00am | Sijan Hall, Oasis 3, Rooms 409 | |
| Protestant Liturgical Service | 9:00am-10:00am | Polaris Hall | |
| Latter-Day Saints Worship | 10:00am-11:00am | Sijan Chapel Conference Room (4D46) | |
| Protestant Contemporary | 11:00am-12:00pm | Arnold Hall Ballroom | |
| Protestant Gospel | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Arnold Hall Ballroom | |
| 9:00am-1:00pm | Brunch Buffet location: Mitchell Hall attendance: OPTIONAL FOR ALL CADETS; cadets and their guests If cadets wish to bring family/guests to Mitchell Hall; guests must pay cashier; only guests that are fully vaccinated are allowed to attend; must provide proof of vaccination upon request; no food or beverages from outside sources allowed inside Mitchell Hall. |
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| 9:30am-10:30am | Protestant Service location: Community Center Chapel attendance: cadets and guests; must have a DoD ID cardholder present for access Guests are invited to attend services. For information, please call the Community Center Chapel at (719) 333-3300. |
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| 10:00am-2:00pm | Jacks Valley Orientation Tour location: Jack’s Valley attendance: Cadets must escort their guests Shuttle buses will run from the Field House parking lot every 30 minutes starting at 9:30am. The last bus departs for Jacks Valley at 1:30pm and the last bus returns to parking at 2:30pm. |
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| 11:30am-12:30pm | Catholic Mass location: Community Center Chapel attendance: cadets and guests; must have a DoD ID cardholder present for access Guests are invited to attend services. For information, please call the Community Center Chapel at (719) 333-3300. |
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| 1:00pm-4:00pm | F-15/16 Static Display: “Pet the Jet Tour” location: Peterson AFB attendance: cadets and guests; must have a DoD ID cardholder present for base access See F-15s and 16s up close and talk to pilots/ crew at the Peterson Air Force Base flight line. Entry and exit is through the main gate, located just off of Powers Boulevard. Peterson Air Force Base Map |
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| Monday, September 6 | |||
| 7:00am-9:00am | Breakfast Buffet location: Mitchell Hall attendance: OPTIONAL FOR ALL CADETS; cadets and their guests If cadets wish to bring family/guests to Mitchell Hall; guests must pay cashier; only guests that are fully vaccinated are allowed to attend; must provide proof of vaccination upon request; no food or beverages from outside sources allowed inside Mitchell Hall. |
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| 11:00am-1:00pm | Lunch Buffet location: Mitchell Hall attendance: OPTIONAL FOR ALL CADETS; cadets and their guests If cadets wish to bring family/guests to Mitchell Hall; guests must pay cashier; only guests that are fully vaccinated are allowed to attend; must provide proof of vaccination upon request; no food or beverages from outside sources allowed inside Mitchell Hall. |
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| 7:50pm | Second, third, and fourth-class cadets must sign in. | ||
| 11:00pm | First-class cadets must sign in. | ||
Parents’ Weekend Contact Info
e-mail: parents.weekend@usafa.edu
phone: (719) 333-3828
toll free: (877) 268-3383