Parents and Family Weekend
Parents and Family Weekend 2025
Friday, October 3–Sunday, October 5, 2025
Join us for Parents and Family Weekend on Friday, October 3 through Sunday, October 5, 2025 to celebrate your student, connect with campus and experience the UD community.
Tickets are now available! Look out for more information and activities in the coming months. We look forward to hosting your family on our beautiful campus!
Kumail Nanjiani: Doing This Again
Kumail Nanjiani's new tour "Doing This Again" is coming to the Bob Carpenter Center for Parents and Family Weekend.
Tickets go on sale will on Friday, August 1 at 10 a.m. local time on the Blue Hen Athletics ticketing site.
Oscar and Emmy-nominated writer and critically acclaimed actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani announced today that he will be performing his brand-new hour of stand-up live in Newark, DE at the Bob Carpenter Center on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
2025 Schedule of Events
Events and dates are subject to change
The full schedule is also available to view on the UD Events calendar.
Parents and Family Weekend Grant
Support from parents, families and friends is essential to a student's college experience and their success at UD. The Parents and Family Weekend (PFW) grant was established to provide families in need of financial support the opportunity to attend the weekend with their student(s).
Families of students selected to receive the PFW grant will receive two free nights at a local hotel (Residence Inn, Newark) to support their PFW attendance.
Applications are now closed.
Questions about the grant can be addressed to families@udel.edu.
Parents and Family Weekend
Parents and Family Weekend is an annual event where we invite families and guests of current undergraduate students to enjoy a weekend of Blue Hen spirited activities!
Families can watch this page for up-to-date information. Free events can be found on the Blue Hen Family Hub and ticketed events can be found on the Blue Hen Athletics website.
You will only need to register for events you would like to attend. Some events require the purchase of individual tickets, while other events are free. Some free events will require pre-registration for capacity purposes.
Please note there are no waitlists for Parents and Family Weekend events.
General weekend questions can be directed to families@udel.edu. Questions about Parents and Family Weekend Tailgate, Delaware vs Western Kentucky Football Game, and the Comedy Show can be directed to athletic-tix@udel.edu or call 302-831-2257.
Tickets for both the tailgate and football game can be purchased on the Athletics ticketing website.
For the Delaware vs Western Kentucky Football game, families will need to purchase an extra ticket for their student when they are checking out to ensure their student is able to sit with them.
Free student tickets are only available in the student section.
For more gameday information visit Athletics Gameday website or reach out to the ticketing office at athletics-tix@udel.edu or call 302-831-2257.
Check in at the event's location.
NO REFUND POLICY
All Parents and Family Weekend ticket purchases are final. We do not offer refunds on any ticket purchases. Please review your order carefully before submitting your payment.
If you have any questions about Parents and Family Weekend events before making a purchase, please contact families@udel.edu.
Thank you for your understanding.
There will be UD photographers at many of the weekend’s events. By attending Parents & Family 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.
Families should reserve their hotel rooms as soon as possible since reservations fill up quickly. You can find a list of local hotels through Campus Travel.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the availability of any hotel rooms.
Attire for the weekend is casual. We recommend comfortable clothes and shoes along with layers to stay warm. The average temperature during October can range from mid 40s to high 60s.
Families can park for free over the weekend starting Friday at 3 p.m. in lots and garages around central campus.
Note: Purchasing a parking pass is required to park on South Campus during the football game. Passes can be purchased ahead of time on the Athletics ticketing website.
University of Delaware shuttles will be available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Families can expect the dates for Parents and Family Weekend to be announced on the Blue Hen Family Hub and Delaware Athletics website in late January or early February.
Families can email questions about Parents and Family Weekend to families@udel.edu. Please allow 1–2 business days for a response.
For questions about ticketed events, please email athletic-tix@udel.edu.
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Parking on campus will be free throughout Parents and Family Weekend. Parking maps can be found here. We recommend parking your vehicle near the bulk of your activities and traveling on foot when possible.
Hotels in the area tend to fill up quickly. Visit our area hotels page for more details and reservations.
Accommodations are available through Disability Support Services (DSS) for individuals with disabilities to ensure accessibility to University classes and programs. Contact DSS by calling 302-831-4643 or email dssoffice@udel.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation.
Things to do Around Campus
- Hike the trails in White Clay Creek State Park or Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
- Shop local on Main Street
- Treat yourself at UDairy Creamery
- Explore the University of Delaware Museums
- Take in the city views from the Newark Reservoir
- Engage with history at the Newark History Museum
VIRTUAL TOUR
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