Family Weekend
September 18–20, 2026
Come enjoy what WCU and the surrounding areas have to offer and spend time with your Catamounts during this weekend full of family fun!
Saturday, September 19th, 2:30 PM Kick-Off
E.J. Whitmire Stadium
Join your student(s) to cheer on the Western Carolina Catamounts as they take on Presbyterian
at the Family Weekend Football Game. Kick-off is at 2:30 pm, get your tickets now!
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Saturday, September 19th, 10–11 AM
Ramsey Regional Activity Center
Ramsey Regional Activity Center
The Legacy Pinning Ceremony celebrates students who are continuing a Western tradition
as second-, third-, or even fourth-generation Catamounts.
During this special event, legacy students are presented with a commemorative legacy pin by their alumni family member, recognizing the lasting connection their families share with Western Carolina University and welcoming the next generation into the Catamount alumni family.
Note: Siblings, parents, aunts/uncles, grandparents, etc. are all acceptable as your legacy. If the connection is important to you, we welcome you to join.
RSVP
During this special event, legacy students are presented with a commemorative legacy pin by their alumni family member, recognizing the lasting connection their families share with Western Carolina University and welcoming the next generation into the Catamount alumni family.
Note: Siblings, parents, aunts/uncles, grandparents, etc. are all acceptable as your legacy. If the connection is important to you, we welcome you to join.
RSVP
September 18th and 19th at 8:00 pm
Blue Ridge Lawn
Rain Location: UC Theater
Bring an outdoor blanket and enjoy a family-friendly movie on the lawn with your Catamount! Admission is free and popcorn and drink is included!
Showing: Toy Story 5
Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime. Rated PG
Blue Ridge Lawn
Rain Location: UC Theater
Bring an outdoor blanket and enjoy a family-friendly movie on the lawn with your Catamount! Admission is free and popcorn and drink is included!
Showing: Toy Story 5
Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime. Rated PG
