McNeese invites parents and family members of current students to experience campus life by participating in Parents and Family Weekend. Enjoy a weekend of fun and excitement, culminating with a Saturday night football game in Cowboy Stadium. The program is coordinated by the Office of Student Services. For questions, contact 337-475-5609 or email studentservices@mcneese.edu.

Registration Package Details:

The registration package costs $40 per person and includes the following*:

1. Parents and Family Weekend T-Shirt
2. Access to the McNeese Athletics Cowboy Block Party (9/23 – 7pm)
3. Access to McNeese Volleyball vs Northwestern State Match (9/24 – 1pm)
4. Access and Food at Student Tailgate Experience (9/24 – 3pm)
5. Ticket to McNeese Football vs Mississippi College (9/24 – 7pm)

* – reduced rate for children ages 12 and younger

Registration has closed, but parents and family can still purchase tickets for the McNeese vs Mississippi College football game.

Click here or call 337-564-4MSU to purchase tickets.

View the sections below for information about each package item.

Parents and Family Weekend T-Shirt

Get the exclusive Parents and Family Weekend T-shirt with your package purchase. T-shirts are also available for isolated purchases outside of the package.

McNeese Athletics Cowboy Block Party (Friday, September 23, 7pm)

Bring your lawn chair to experience live music, food trucks, and a kickback fun atmosphere in the Alumni Grove.

McNeese Volleyball vs Northwestern State (Saturday, September 24, 1pm)

Cheer on the McNeese Women’s Volleyball team to victory as they face the Northwestern State Demons in the Legacy Center.

Student Tailgate Experience (Saturday, September 24, 3pm – 5:30pm)

Join the McNeese student body in their exclusive tailgate area in Lot A of Cowboy Stadium. Visit the Student Life tent for food provided for Parents and Family Weekend attendees.

McNeese Football vs Mississippi College (Saturday, September 24, 7pm)

There is nothing like a football game in Cowboy Stadium on a Saturday night. Join the McNeese and Southwest Louisiana communities to cheer the Pokes to victory against Mississippi College.

Overnight Accommodations

Lodging will be the responsibility of attendees. We recommend the following properties that are in close proximity to the campus with reasonable rates for the weekend.

Need More Information?

For questions or additional information, contact the Office of Student Services at 337-475-5609 or email studentservices@mcneese.edu. Registration for Parents and Family Weekend items closes on September 14.

If you have already submitted a registration form and need to make your payment. Use the button below, to access the payment page. Do not access the payment page unless you already have a registration form submitted.