FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Family Weekend is your chance to spend quality time with your student, explore campus life, and make meaningful memories together. To help you plan your visit, we’ve gathered answers to the most common questions about the weekend — from registration details to parking, events, and more. Take a look through the FAQs below, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need additional support. We can’t wait to welcome you in November!
BEFORE YOU COME
WHEN IS FAMILY WEEKEND 2025?
Family weekend is Thursday, November 6 to Sunday, November 9, 2025.
How do I register?
Registration for Fall Family Weekend 2025 is officially open! Guests can purchase tickets by visiting the Official Registration Form. Advance registration is required.
When is the deadline?
Registration officially closes on October 30, 2025. There will be a late fee added to all tickets purchased after August 31, 2025. Space at Fall Family Weekend 2025 is limited, so we recommend registering as soon as possible.
Who can attend and how much does it cost?
All parents, families, and guests of current UGA students are welcome to attend! Ticket prices are below:
GUEST REGISTRATION: PARENT AND FAMILY MEMBERS
Includes welcome reception, behind the scenes campus tours, a UGA vs. Mississippi State Football Tailgate experience, admission to a UGA volleyball game, discounts at the Official UGA Bookstore, Family Movie & Game Night, several meals, and more.
$75
per guest
CURRENT UGA STUDENTS
Admission to all Fall Family Weekend 2025 events along with a Parent/Family member registration.
$50
per student
Children under 12
Children 12 and younger are free and will be registered through family member registration. All guests regardless of age must be registered.
Free
V.I.B. Experience: Parents and Family Members
Our very important bulldog experience includes all benefits of general registration, with addition of special access to athletic venues on Saturday, Saturday Brunch in the West End Zone, additional swag items, and entry into the giant Family Weekend Prize raffle. Limited to 650 tickets.
$100
SOLD OUT
per guest
Families experiencing hardship to attend Family Weekend can contact us at families@uga.edu. If you would like to provide a UGA family experiencing hardship the opportunity to attend Family Weekend, consider donating! Email william.draper@uga.edu if you are able to give. Gifts made to the University of Georgia are tax deductible.
Are tickets refundable?
To accommodate as many Bulldogs and their guests as possible, tickets are non-refundable.
Will I get a confirmation?
After purchasing tickets, you will receive a confirmation and important event information to the email you listed on the registration form. More information will be available closer to the event this fall!
Who can I contact with registration questions?
For assistance with registering, you can contact the Office of Parent & Family Engagement by email: families@uga.edu or phone: 706-542-6108.
DURING FAMILY WEEKEND
When will I get a schedule?
We are so excited to see you in Athens! For a snapshot of event offerings and times, you can view the Fall Family Weekend Schedule. We will continue to update this throughout the summer.
Download the Welcome to UGA app on the App Store or Google Play Store for a detailed schedule of events, times and locations– coming soon!
Where should I stay for Fall Family Weekend?
Athens has a wide variety of hotel and lodging options available. For a list of locations
and availability, visit www.visitathensga.com.
What time should I arrive?
Check-in begins at 4 PM EST on Thursday, November 6, 2025. While we encourage you to arrive before check-in ends at 9 PM, your welcome kit will be available for pickup throughout the weekend.
Will there be merch?
Welcome Kits will include some Family Weekend merch, but we will have other items available for purchase later this summer!
Where should I park?
Information for parking on campus throughout the weekend will be provided closer to the event this Fall.
Can I arrive late, leave early, or skip events?
You are welcome to attend as many events as you would like. We recommend arriving on Thursday, November 6, 2025 for check-in to enjoy all event offerings throughout Friday.
What else is there to do in Athens?
For a full travel guide with the best dining, lodging, and entertainment in Athens, plan your trip on www.visitathensga.com. We can’t wait for you to have a memorable weekend this fall!
Are there accessibility accommodations for all events?
All events are held in accessible areas and buildings. However, many large college campuses have some distance between buildings and events. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact us at families@uga.edu or 706-542-6108 and we will be happy to assist you.