Join us on campus for a fun weekend with your student, including campus life activities, updates on our academic programs, free time to explore San Diego, and more. A special fundraising event “The Future of Christ-Centered Entertainment” is scheduled for the same weekend, featuring a film screening of Profs. George and Melinda Simon’s new film Don’t Get Eaten.
Parents Weekend is free to attend, but registration is required and is first come, first served. The registration deadline is January 31st. “The Future of Christ-Centered Entertainment” event on Saturday evening requires paid tickets (we recommend you purchase in advance online).
Parents Weekend goes from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon (Feb. 2-4, 2024). Check-in times are available on both Friday and Saturday.
There are many hotel options in the local area, and below are some options with a JPCatholic group or corporate rate:
Yes, but registration is limited to 2 people per family (excluding the JPCatholic student/s).
Check-in is available on both Friday and Saturday (see schedule). If you arrive on Saturday morning on time for the student club events, you are welcome to join up with them. Just check-in with us 15 minutes before lunch at the Student Life Center.
No, you may find some hotel options here.
No, the events are optional.
We encourage you to attend both Parents Weekend and “The Future of Christ-Centered Entertainment” fundraising event, which we have scheduled during the same weekend. Please note that Parents Weekend Registration does not include tickets to the fundraising event. If you are interested in that event, you can purchase tickets here ($20 each).
Plenty of free public parking is available nearby, such as Grand Ave. and this lot at Maple Street Plaza and Valley Parkway. Please pay attention to all signs regarding time restrictions.
Ticket Price: $20 | Attire: Semi-Formal
5:30pm | Check-in begins |
6:30pm | “The Future of Christ-Centered Entertainment”: Keynote by Prof. George Simon, Chair of Communications Media |
7:00pm | Film Screening: “Don’t Get Eaten” |
8:30pm | Invitation to become a Patron of the Arts |
9:00pm | Reception |