Grandparents University

We are excited to host Grandparents University on June 4, 2026! This special day on campus is designed for alumni grandparents and their grandchildren ages 8-11. Attendees will follow a curated class schedule, rotating through a series of hands-on sessions led by Pitt State faculty and staff. Participants will begin the day with breakfast, enjoy academic sessions and a movement-based activity with student-athletes, share lunch, and conclude the day with a special mock graduation ceremony!

Registration deadline is May 26th. Space is limited and may sell out prior to deadline.

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Event Schedule

Schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Thursday, June 4th

8:00-8:45 am Check-in & Breakfast
Wilkinson Alumni Center, 401 E. Ford St., Pittsburg

9:00-9:45 am Session 1
Enjoy a session of hands-on activities based on the class schedule you choose during registration.

10:05-10:50 pm Session 2
Continue exploring hands-on activities from your selected class schedule.

11:10-11:40 am Movement Session with Student Athletes

12:00-12:45 pm Lunch
Take a break from the activities and enjoy a provided grab-and-go lunch.

1:05-1:50 pm Session 3
Final hands-on activities from your chosen class schedule.

2:10-3:10 pm Graduation Ceremony
Celebrate the day with a mock graduation ceremony and refreshments.

Questions?

For more information, please contact Alumni & Constituent Relations at 620-235-4758 or email alumni@pittstate.edu.

How does it work?

Attendees will spend the day rotating through a series of hands-on sessions led by Pitt State faculty and staff. Each session is based on a class schedule attendees select during registration. Session activities will be engaging, interactive, and fun for both grandparents and grandchildren.

Grandparents and children (ages 8-11) will be placed into rotating groups together throughout the day, allowing them to explore multiple academic areas. In addition to academic sessions, participants will enjoy a movement-based activity with student-athletes, lunch, and will end the day with a special mock graduation ceremony!

Class Descriptions

Construction
Assemble your very own birdhouse and take your creation home to show off your building skills.

Nursing
Rotate through hands-on stations to practice emergency safety, infection control, and a mini simulation scenario.

Multimedia Journalism
Record a fun interview with your grandparents.

Theatre
Learn about storytelling through developing characters, movement, action, costumes, props, and more.

Technology Education
Explore hands-on learning with technology.

Business
Discover creative problem-solving as you build your entrepreneurial superpowers.

Recreation
Get up and move!

Lodging Information

Comfort Inn & Suites*
620-231-8800

Hampton Inn & Suites*
620-231-3100

Holiday Inn Express*
620-231-1177

LaQuinta Inn & Suites*
620-670-5614