FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Top Questions
A: The safety of the UD Community is our primary concern and we take this responsibility seriously.
Party on The Green will take place rain or shine. In the case of severe weather, the event will be cancelled, and an email will be sent to the main registrant on how to obtain a refund.
Most of the other events either take place indoors or have rain locations. Registrants will be notified of new event locations by email. Please inform your guests. The calendar of events is your best resource for up-to-date location information of individual events.
A: The first 1000 registrants for the Party on the Green event during Alumni Weekend will receive a t-shirt.
A: Registration for all alumni will open on March 25, 2025.
A: Yes! Early Hen pricing is available through April 15 and can save you up to $15 off paid registration for reunion packages, $10 off the paid registration for Party on The Green and and up to $5 off many of the other events on Saturday.
A: This wonderful weekend is designed to bring alumni back to campus and celebrate all that makes the UD experience so special. In order to make it affordable for all our alumni to participate, we keep pricing as low as possible by subsidizing the cost of the weekend’s events. In most cases, the University supports more than half the cost of each event. So, no, the University does not make a profit on the weekend.
A: You will be able to make changes to your registration online. When you receive your initial confirmation, it will include a link at the bottom for accessing your account. You will be able to add or delete events and housing (as long as they are still available) as well as add special requests. For additional assistance, please email us at aw-registration@udel.edu or call 302-831-2341.
A: What's a party without the guest list? Check out the Who's Coming page to see the names of fellow Blue Hens who will be joining you at Alumni Weekend. The headers are sortable, so click and sort as you see fit!
If you’re looking for THE best family event during Alumni Weekend, the Dining Hall Brunch (with the Mascots) is right up your alley! Alongside YoUDee and Baby Blue, who love to take pictures with future Blue Hens, you can enjoy your favorite foods and activities for all ages. Brunch with the Mascots takes place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at Caesar Rodney Dining Hall.
Registration
A: Events that still have availability will remain open throughout the weekend. Feel free to register online throughout the weekend for events that still have space. Key programming does sell out, so be sure and grab your spot early.
Early Hen pricing will end on April 15.
A: You will be able to make changes to your registration online. When you receive your initial confirmation, it will include a link at the bottom for accessing your account. You will be able to add or delete events and housing (as long as they are still available) as well as add special requests. For additional assistance, please email us at aw-registration@udel.edu or call 302-831-2341.
A: The deadline for a full refund is May 21; after that, cancellations are non-refundable. Between May 22 and May 30, you may transfer your registration to another person. Requests to change registrations must be made by the primary registrant. These changes must be submitted to the Office of Development and Alumni Relations by May 30 by emailing aw-registration@udel.edu.
A: We prefer you pay for events at their respective locations via credit card throughout the weekend. Events that still have availability will remain open in our registration system. Simply go online to register. Cash will only be accepted if you have the exact dollar amount. We will not be able to make change. The Office of Development and Alumni Relations recommends that in order to save time you register online whenever possible.
A: For all events, you can check in for events at their respective locations. If you are attending the Party on The Green, you can check in on The Green.
A: For residence hall check-in, only the roommates you list will receive room keys and fobs upon check-in.
A: After registering online, you will receive a confirmation email with a detailed description including events and activities for which you have registered.
A: You are welcome to email the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at aw-registration@udel.edu or call 302-831-2341.
General Questions
A: There will be UD photographers at many of the weekend’s events. By attending Alumni Weekend events, you grant the University of Delaware permission to publish or display photographic or video images of you. Images may be used in any promotional material, publications or other applications.
Photos taken at the events will be available on the Alumni Weekend website following the weekend so be sure and check them out!
A: You are welcome to stroll around campus at your leisure anytime throughout the weekend and enjoy the beauty of your alma mater. There will also be a shuttle running to different parts of campus. See the "Transportation & Parking" section of FAQs for the shuttle schedule.
A: Pets are not allowed inside University buildings or in residence halls (excluding bona fide service animals). Pets are not allowed inside gated events such as the Party on the Green. Pets are allowed everywhere else on campus. Please clean up after your pets, and keep them on a leash at all times.
A: Alumni with special needs are encouraged to attend Alumni Weekend. We want you to have as few obstacles as possible during your stay and to be able to participate in all activities. If you are registered for an event and have accessibility questions, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations directly at aw-registration@udel.edu or 302-831-2341.
A: Attire for the weekend is casual. We recommend comfortable clothes and shoes so that you can walk around campus during the day. Average daytime temperature for June in Delaware is in the low 80s.
A: Parking is available without a parking pass throughout the weekend on main campus open lots from Friday, June 6 at 4 p.m. to Sunday, June 8 at noon. Please be aware that regular surface lot spaces will be complimentary. Fire lanes, handicap spaces, pay lots, meters and service vehicle spaces will be enforced as normal. If you park at a meter (either a UD or Newark one) you will need to pay. All meters will be ticketed if not paid for. Gated lots at the Trabant Garage, Perkins Garage and the Center for the Arts garage start at $3 (up to one hour); $12 (4–24 hours) or $7 Friday at midnight through Sunday, all day (price is subject to change without notice).
The Passport App is accepted for payment at the campus kiosks.
A limited number of handicap parking spaces are available throughout campus. Handicap registration plates or placards are required to use these spaces.
A: University of Delaware shuttles will be available on Friday evening and Saturday.
A. Yes! A shuttle will be available to transport you to different parts of campus, including to and from the dorm. Here is the shuttle schedule:
Friday:
- 4:30-10:30 p.m. - The Laird Campus Express shuttle will run loops from Clayton Hall to Trabant Circle and Perkins Student Center. Stops at Perkins Student Center can end at 9:30 p.m. but stops at Trabant will run until 10:30 p.m.
- 10:30 pm-12:30 a.m. (Campus After Hours Loop) - The shuttle will run a loop with stops at Clayton Hall Circle and Elliot Hall on Main Street
Saturday:
- 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. - The South Campus Express shuttle will run loops between Perkins Student Center and Townsend Hall Creamery
- 4-11 p.m. - The Laird Campus Express shuttle will run loops from Clayton Hall to Trabant Circle
- 11 p.m.-12:30 a.m. - The shuttle will run the After Hours Loop with stops at Clayton Hall and Elliot Hall on Main Street.
Housing
A: University of Delaware shuttles will be available on Friday evening and Saturday. Shuttle schedules will be available in the residence hall.
A: Yes, if you have a @udel.edu email address, you can access Eduroam in the residence halls.
A: Laird Campus is located off Route 896 and is home to Clayton Hall, the Christiana Towers and Independence Complex residence halls. Parking for the weekend is free on Laird Campus and is available near the Christiana Towers. The East Campus dorms are located on Academy Street. Parking is available in Perkins Student Center parking garage (UD parking rates apply) or in the Pearson Hall surface lot (free all weekend). For more information about accommodations during Alumni Weekend, see the Staying at UD page.
A: For more information about accommodations during Alumni Weekend, see the Staying at UD page.
A: For more information about accommodations during Alumni Weekend, see the Staying at UD page.
For more information about accommodations during Alumni Weekend, see the Staying at UD page.
While you’re in town, be sure to hit up Main Street and relive your college memories. A handful of local businesses are running specials and promotions – just for Blue Hens!
Playa Bowls
Welcome back, alumni! Our friends over at Playa Bowl want to offer you 10% off for Alumni Weekend. All you have to do is show our social media post.
Grotto Pizza
Head over to Grotto to enjoy some great drinks to reignite your Blue Hen nostalgia. They’ll be offering the Blue Hen Soda, made with Delaware's own Steel Blu Citrus Vodka, mixed with club soda and a splash of Blue Hen spirit and their (infamous) AC Slaters – an alumni favorite!
Also be sure to check out their Grotto+UD collaboration merch available at Grotto in Newark or at GrottoPizza.com.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Buy a pint, get entered to win! All weekend long; Iron Hill will be hosting a raffle to win a cooler filled with their beer!
Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen
A Delaware favorite, the Crush, is only $6 for Alumni Weekend. That’s 16 ounces of fresh squeezed fun in a glass, perfect for alumni looking to re-live their Blue Hen years. Legendary bartender, Brian Ford, will be behind the bar to make sure everyone parties like it’s 2015!
Deer Park Tavern
It wouldn't be a trip to campus without a pitstop at Deer Park. $6 Blue Hen bombs will be on special all weekend and they'll be hosting brunch on Saturday from 10am to 2pm and Sunday from 9am to 2pm with their famous $5 Bloody Mary Bar!
Klondike Kate's Restaurant & Saloon
Grabbing a plate of nachos from Kate's is part of every Blue Hen's college experience, right? Be sure to drop in for a Blue Hen Bomb: blueberry vodka, blue curacao, and coconut berry Red Bull, for just $6!