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 or visit the Blue Hen Family Hub for up-to-date information.

Information about Athletic-sponsored events can be found on the Blue Hen Athletics website.

You can register for events by purchasing a Parents and Family Weekend Ticket on the Blue Hen Family Hub. The ticket will give you access to several events.

For Athletic-sponsored events, such as the Football Game and Tailgate, you will need to purchase tickets on the Athletic ticketing website.

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 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. Liberty 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 game day 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 purchased 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.

There will be UD photographers at many of the weekend’s events. By attending Parents and 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 from Friday at 5 p.m. to Sunday at 5 p.m. in lots and garages around 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 at the beginning of the spring semester.

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.