Notre Dame Parents Weekend 2025. Initiated in 1953, jpw has since cemented itself as a core notre dame tradition, evolving from a single day of introductory activities into a weekend of familial engagement and university immersion. Purcell pavilion, joyce center (view on map )

Designed to ‘better acquaint students’ parents with the everyday life their sons lead on campus,’ [thomas w.] carroll. It is not an official site of the university, but is run by other notre dame.