Family Day Tailgate brings Colonels and their families together for a day of music, games, great food and fun before kickoff!
- CHEER ON THE COLONELS AT 6PM WHEN THEY TAKE ON UTRGV!
Nicholls Students and Prospective Students get in FREE to the game.
Any other tickets needed can be purchased here:
Nicholls State University vs UTRGV
FAMILY DAY HIGHLIGHTS:
● Family activities and games
● Student organization and campus department booths
● Food and entertainment
● Giveaways and prizes
● Canned food drive by Rouses Markets
SCHEDULE:
3:00 PM Family Day activities begin
3:00 to 5:00 PM Prospective student check in at the Admissions Tent
4:30 PM Stadium gates open
6:02 PM Nicholls Football kickoff3:00 PM Family Day activities begin
3:00 to 5:00 PM Prospective student check in at the Admissions Tent
4:30 PM Stadium gates open
6:02 PM Nicholls Football kickof
FUTURE COLONELS ARE INVITED!
Prospective students and their families are welcome to join us for Family Day. Click HERE to register!
The Admissions Tent will be located immediately to the right of the Family Day entrance on Gene Richard Way, off Ardoyne Drive, near Building 59, Student Publications / Printing and Design Services.
Prospective Student Giveaways:
- $500 Family Day scholarship for Fall 2027 First Time Freshmen
- $375 Bookstore voucher
- $125 Munch Money
*Must apply to Nicholls for Fall 2027 to be eligible to win. Must be present when name is announced at 4th quarter of the game.
Give Back and Win
Bring canned food items to Family Day to support local families in need. Guests who participate will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a Rouses gift card.
Free parking will be available in the highlighted lots. These can also be found on the downloadable campus map linked below near:
- Building 23, Ellender Memorial Library
- Building 16, Chick fil A
- Building 13, Harold J. Callais Recreation Center
The Family Day entrance is located on Gene Richard Way off Ardoyne Drive, near Building 59.
Click HERE to view the downloadable map!