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!
2025 Schedule of Events
Events and dates are subject to change
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 due by Monday, August 4, 2025. Students and families are encouraged to apply. All applicants will be informed of decisions by Friday, August 8, 2025.
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!
Parents and Family Weekend 2025 will be held Friday, October 3 through Sunday, October 5.
Parents and Family Weekend is typically held the last weekend in September or the first weekend in October. The dates are determined by the football schedule.
More information about purchasing tickets will be provided in the coming months.
More information about purchasing tickets will be provided in the coming months.
NO REFUND POLICY
All Parents and Family Weekend ticket purchases are final. We do not offer refunds on any purchase tickets. Once a transaction has been completed, it cannot be undone. 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.
Families can check 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.
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.
Families can park for free over the weekend starting Friday at 5 p.m.
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 the Parents and Family Weekend to families@udel.edu. Please allow one to two 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
Get in the spirit
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