Parent & Family Weekend 2025

September 26, 2025 – September 28, 2025

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.

Future Parent & Family Weekend dates

Parent & Family Weekend 2025

September 26, 2025 – September 28, 2025

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 Parent & Family Engagement 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, Parent & Family Engagement 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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