John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences

Students speak with recruiters at a career fair in an airport hangar.

SAMA & Aviation Family Weekend 2026

Join us April 23-26, 2026 for Aviation Family Weekend! Four days of professional development, meaningful connection, and quality time with family and friends.

On behalf of the University of North Dakota Alpha Eta Rho, Delta Chapter, Professional Aviation Fraternity, we would like to welcome family, friends, and loved ones to our annual UND Aerospace Aviation Family Weekend. This event brings family and friends from all over the world to celebrate the achievements of our aviation students.

This annual event kicks off with the SAMA Conference featuring speakers throughout the day, as well as the industry-known SAMA Career Fair, where students can visit with aviation professionals and network. For more info, visit the SAMA website or email president.undsama@gmail.com.

Family Weekend Banquet Dinner

Saturday, April 25

Join us for our annual Family Weekend Banquet Dinner! Limited seats will be available. Students receiving a scholarship will be given a complimentary seat for dinner. Registration is not open at this time.

Schedule

Time	Event
Thursday, April 23
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	SAMA Conference
Friday, April 24
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	SAMA Career Fair
Saturday, April 25
7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Women in Aviation Takeoff Breakfast
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	AHP Lunch and Silent Auction
4:00 p.m.	Scholarship Ceremony
6:00 p.m.	Banquet Dinner and Silent Auction

Family Flights

Take the opportunity to fly alongside your student at UND during Aviation Family Weekend. Aircraft launch sign-ups will be announced as Aviation Family Weekend approaches. For additional information regarding family flights, email AHP.UND@gmail.com.