<p>colorado_mom: I think you might want to visit during Parents Weekend just because a lot of your son’s friends’ parents and families will be there that weekend as well. If you’re not there, his friends might not be able to hang out with him for those couple of days (although it’s quite possible that he could hang out with a friend’s family for that weekend as well). Just something to consider. Although a weekend on the Cape away from campus sounds good as well! (Since I live so close, I always have the option of going home for a weekend. Your son might like to get away for a few days.)</p>