Parent & Family Weekend 2024

November 1 – 3, 2024

Held in the fall, Parent & Family Weekend offers events and activities for students and their parents and families. Some include guest lectures by faculty, campus tours, a football game, trips to St. Louis attractions, and much more.

Parent & Family Weekend 2024 Registration 

Parent & Family Weekend pre-registration and advanced ticket sales have closed.

All families who have pre-purchased tickets and/or t-shirts must pick up these items at the Parent & Family Weekend Check-In. Families who did not pre-register can register on-site at the Parent & Family Weekend Check-In and purchase any remaining tickets and t-shirts. Athletics will be selling football game tickets at the gate.

If you would like to attend Pride and Prejudice, you will need to purchase tickets through the Performing Arts Department. Pride and Prejudice tickets go on sale at the end of August!

Parent & Family Weekend 2024 T-Shirt Design  

This year’s Parent & Family Weekend t-shirt is a dark green, long-sleeve t-shirt with a white design. The shirt has “WashU” on the front and an illustration of Brookings Hall and “Parent & Family Weekend 2024” on the back. 

Recordings from Parent & Family Weekend 2023

Future Parent & Family Weekend dates

Parent & Family Weekend 2025

September 26, 2025 – September 28, 2025

Parent & Family Weekend Check-In

Parent & Family Weekend Check-In will take place at the Student Transitions & Family Programs office. Student Transitions & Family Programs is located in the lower level of Umrath House on the South 40, across from the Bear’s Den. 

All families who have pre-purchased tickets and/or t-shirts must pick up these items at the Parent & Family Weekend Check-In. Families who did not pre-register can register on-site at the Parent & Family Weekend Check-In and purchase any remaining tickets and t-shirts. 

Parent & Family Weekend Check-In hours
Friday, November 1 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
Saturday, November 2 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

Ticketed Events

When ordering tickets, please include your student(s) in any orders you place. For some events (Family BBQ, bus tours, and walking tours) there is a fee associated with the student, while other events (Voices & Sounds a cappella concert and football game) the student ticket is free for any current WashU student. It is important that you add the free student ticket to your order, when applicable, to help us anticipate the total number of attendees for each event and ensure everyone has a seat.  

When purchasing tickets, the Eventbrite system will ask for your name (buyer) and have space for the name(s) of your WashU student(s). Tickets will be consolidated together for pick-up under the buyer name. We do not need the name of each guest on tickets because these are physical tickets. 

Advanced ticket sales will end at Noon CT on Friday, October 25. Family BBQ ticket sales and t-shirt sales have an earlier advance sale end date, which is Noon CT on Wednesday, October 16, and is visible in Eventbrite under their respective tickets. Any unsold or returned tickets will be available for purchase at the Parent & Family Weekend Check-In. 

Refund Information

We are unable to process refunds after Noon CT on Friday, October 25. Per Eventbrite’s policy, we are unable to refund the Eventbrite fee associated with each ticket purchase.

What Students are Doing

When planning to visit for Parent & Family Weekend, we encourage you to coordinate with your student around their schedule. 

Please note, classes are not cancelled on Friday and you may want to check with your student regarding his or her class and study schedule for the weekend as many students will have exams, papers, and projects the week after you visit. 

Some families attend one or more Parent & Family Weekend events, while others come in for the weekend to just enjoy dinner with their student and visit the store to stock up on necessities like toiletries. Any version of Parent & Family Weekend is great, so make sure to check-in with your student about their schedule and availability! 

Arrival and Departure

Parent & Family Weekend at WashU is an opportunity for student and family members to reconnect on campus. Throughout the weekend, there will be a host of programs, tours, and events offered that highlight the WashU experience and St. Louis. Most importantly, it is a chance to spend time with your student and meet other WashU family members. 

The programs, tours, and events will be offered starting at Noon on Friday, November 1 and ending around 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 3. Families should feel free to schedule their arrival and departure based upon their plans for the weekend.  

Parking

Visitor parking is available in the garages of the Danforth University Center (DUC), Snow Way, and Millbrook on the Danforth Campus, as well as in Shepley and Wallace Garages on the South 40. 

You may also park in any unreserved space – those not marked as red or accessible – in any zone, from 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 31 through 7:00 AM on Monday, November 4. 

Travel information

Learn about St. Louis, including how to get around the city and some of the highlights to visit and experience. You can also learn more about St. Louis hotel options through WashU’s Undergraduate Admissions.

More information about what to see, visit, and experience while in St. Louis can be found in the “Get to Know St. Louis” section at the bottom of this page.

Accessibility statement

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events. If you have a disability and require accommodations (such as assistive listening device, captioning, large print, reserved front row seat, advanced copy of slides to be projected, etc.) in order to fully participate in our Parent & Family Weekend, please email Student Transitions & Family Programs at least 10 business days in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parent & Family Weekend just for families of first-year students?

All undergraduate students and families are welcome to attend the weekend. Additionally, Student Transitions & Family Programs supports family members throughout a student’s entire WashU career.

What are students doing during the weekend?

When planning to visit for Parent & Family Weekend, we encourage you to coordinate with your student around their schedule.

Please note, classes are not cancelled on Friday and you may want to check with your student regarding his or her class and study schedule for the weekend as many students will have exams, papers and projects the week after you visit.

I have a family member who will need a wheelchair or additional accommodations during the weekend. How do I prepare for this?

If a guest attending Parent & Family Weekend requires a wheelchair, please contact Medical West at 314-725-1888. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide wheelchairs to attendees on campus. If you have additional accessibility needs, please contact our office.

Get to know St. Louis

There are so many things to do and places to explore in St. Louis while you are visiting for Parent & Family Weekend!

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