Grandparents Day 2025
When
April 23, 2025
See Schedule
Experience College Life with your Grandchild!
We invite grandparents (or other senior adults who fill a grandparent role) to come on campus and enjoy a special day at Northwestern. We know quality time with your grandchild is a precious commodity. Not only will you have the opportunity to spend time with your Northwestern student, but you will get to step into their world and experience what their college life looks like!
The day begins with pastries, coffee, and a welcome from Dr. Hoornbeek and Parent Engagement. Then you will have the opportunity to attend chapel before choosing your own adventure from a bunch of afternoon options including breakout classes, a photo booth, campus tours, a hymn sing, and more. The day closes with a performance from the UNW Men’s Con Brio Chorus.
We hope you join us for what promises to be a wonderful day!
When: April 23, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
2024 Scheduled Activities
| Time | Event | Location | |
| 9:00–9:30 a.m. | Check-In & Refreshments – Signs, staff, and shuttles will lead you our check-in table. | Nazareth Great Room | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Welcome Session – Northwestern leadership is excited to welcome you to campus! Worship together, learn about the school, and sign up for various activities. | Nazareth Great Room | |
| 10:10 a.m. | Meet Up with Your Grandchild – Your grandchild will greet you outside and lead you to Chapel. | Billy Graham Community Life Commons Lawn | |
| 10:30–11:15 a.m. | Attend Chapel – Hear a Biblical message from the speaker of the day. Chapel is a big part of campus life at UNW and we want you to experience it firsthand! | Knight Performance Hall | |
| Lunch | Lunch – Each grandparent will receive a ticket for lunch. Go through the cafeteria line and have lunch with your student. Our chefs prepare a variety of dishes each day to suit many dietary needs. | Billy Graham Community Life Commons | |
| Afternoon Options | Attend a Learning Session – While students go to their classes, you can attend a class geared toward YOU. We’ll have several different breakout options for you. | Nazareth Great Room | |
| Tours – We will have tours available throughout the day. View our beautiful 100-year-old chapel or have your grandchild take you on a tour of their favorite locations on campus. | KTIS, Nazareth Chapel | ||
| Photo Booth – Don’t forget to snap a picture with your student! Grab a school-spirit themed prop and strike a pose to remember the fun day you shared. | Billy Graham Community Life Commons | ||
| Spend time with your grandchild –Take in the beautiful campus, tour their dorm room, or find a quiet spot to chat. Make the day your own with your student! | Various Locations | ||
| 3:25 p.m. | Concert by UNW Con Brio Men’s Chorus – Our talented students will bless you with music to close the day. | Nazareth Chapel | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Head for Home! |
I really enjoyed grandparent's day! My grandpa hears a lot about my college experience, but he loved to see what I talk about in person. He loved being able to go to chapel, see where I go to school and work, and learn more about what I was getting a degree in. It was a wonderful opportunity to invite him into a new area of my life, and a fun way to spend quality time together.
Elizabeth Niezgocki
Student
It was a great experience and a beautiful campus. Everybody seemed so friendly. It was fun to compare the differences to when I went to college, and I loved seeing the variety of people interested in education. You only come to campus for graduation, so I appreciated it because you really got the see the classroom, the chapel, the dining hall, and how they live.
Marlys Hinsverk
Grandmother
