Parent & Family Weekend is an opportunity for families to experience campus through their students' eyes. Held each fall, the weekend offers a mix of faculty and staff-led sessions, campus tours, and community gatherings that highlight the distinctiveness of the Reed experience.
See you there!
Reed’s Parent & Family Weekend will be held on Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8, 2025. Activities will begin on Friday and will conclude on Saturday evening.
Registration is currently closed. If you have not had the opportunity to register, you may register onsite.
More than a schedule of events, this weekend is a chance to experience what makes Reed, Reed, and welcome you into a community that keeps growing, where your presence matters.
"There are a lot of resources available to students and a commitment to their development. I very much appreciated the emphasis on quality teaching and engagement with every student."
"I love the dedication from the faculty to the students at Reed. I know my son is receiving a top-notch education at Reed."
Friday, November 7
| 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Registration in Kaul. Name badge pick-up and general weekend information available. |
| noon–1 p.m. | Campus Performance: Music at Noon Recital Series in the Performing Arts Building (PAB) |
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Biology Seminar with Dr. Abrar Abidi ’15 in Bio 19 |
| 1–2 p.m. | Humanities 110: Lecture and Q&A in Vollum Lecture Hall |
| 2–4 p.m. | Calligraphy Scriptorium in Trillium |
| 3–4 p.m. | Canyon Walking Tour, meeting at Admissions office in Eliot |
| 4–5 p.m. | Campus Performance: Friday@4 Music Series in Eliot Chapel |
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The Commons Cafe will be open: Lunch: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. |
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Saturday, November 8
| 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Registration in Kaul. Name badge pick-up and general weekend information available |
| 10:30 –11:30 a.m. | State of the College and Welcome with President Audrey Bilger in Vollum Lecture Hall |
| 1–2 p.m. | Career Conversation with the Center for Life Beyond Reed (CLBR) in Gray Lounge/Kaul |
| 2–3 p.m. | Fireside Chat for Reedie families with current Reedie Families (Parent and Family Leadership Committee members) in Prexy |
| 3–4 p.m. | Advocating for the Liberal Arts conversation with Reed’s Chief Communications Officer in Vollum Lounge |
| 3–4 p.m. | International Programs Office Information Session in Gray Lounge/Kaul |
| 4–5 p.m. | Closing Reception and Student Research Showcase, internship,and summer experience showcase in the Performing Arts Building |
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The Commons Cafe will be open: Lunch: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. |
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Questions?
Every family’s path at Reed looks a little different. If you’re interested in getting more involved—or if you have questions about Parent & Family Weekend—we’d love to hear from you. Contact Alumni Relations & Parent Engagement at 503-777-7589 or parentrelations@reed.edu.
Note that the schedule is subject to change.