WELCOME TO FAMILY WEEKEND

November 6-9, 2025 | SOLD OUT

YOU'RE NOT JUST VISITING, YOU'RE PART OF THE TRADITION

Family Weekend is your invitation to press pause, reconnect, and savor quality family time together. Whether you’re enjoying our food truck round up, touring athletic venues, or playing games, this weekend is designed for you and your family to laugh, eat good food, and make unforgettable memories.

Did we mention there’ll be a massive football tailgate? 

 You’ve got the invite—now bring your crew, your school spirit, and your favorite walking shoes. Your Bulldog will not want you to miss out.

FAMILY WEEKEND 2026

November 6-9
•$75 Family Members | $50 UGA Students
•Free for Children 12 and Under
•$100 V.I.B. Experience – Limited to 650 tickets

Advanced Registration Required

Late fees apply after August 31

Both registration and our waitlist have closed for Family Weekend 2025. Sign up for updates below to be the first to be notified when Family Weekend 2026 dates and tickets are announced.

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO MEMORABLE EVENTS

This is not your typical campus visit:

● A welcome reception with the President
● Behind-the-scenes campus tours
● Tailgate experience
● Access to UGA Volleyball game
● Family Movie & Game Night

QUALITY MEALS & CLASSIC CITY HOSPITALITY

Your worry free weekend includes:

● Southern-style brunches, game-day BBQ buffet, tasty snacks & refreshments
● Family food truck round-up event
● Awesome events with faculty & staff
● Welcome kits with UGA swag

MEMORY-MAKING WITH YOUR STUDENT

This is good, old-fashioned family bonding time with:

● Photo booths, games, & UGA scavenger hunts
● Access to professional photographers or keepsake souvenirs
● A chance to meet your student’s friends & professors
UNIVERSITY WELCOME HOSTED BY PRESIDENT MOREHEAD

This is the University’s official welcome to you and your family. Of course, we have to show off our UGA spirit. Enjoy refreshments and brunch while listening to a few keynote remarks from university leadership, including President Morehead, Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Michelle Garfield Cook, and others.

UGA VS. MISSISSIPPI STATE TAILGATE

It may be an away game, but this is going to be an epic tailgate you will NOT want to miss, complete with all the usual athletic traditions, Family Fun Zone, BBQ buffet, and more. Get ready to watch the Bulldog vs Bulldog matchup. Doors open 30 minutes before kickoff.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE V.I.B. EXPERIENCE? - SOLD OUT!

For our “Very Important Bulldogs,” we have several additional exclusive experiences:

  • Special access to athletic venues on Saturday

  • Saturday Brunch in the West End Zone
  • Additional swag items & entered into our giant Family Weekend prize raffle
DOWNLOAD THE APP

The full schedule for Family Weekend is live! To access it, download the Welcome to UGA App and search for ‘Family Weekend’ under ‘Find Guides’. Check back as we continually add new events between now and the end of November.

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CAN'T AFFORD FAMILY WEEKEND?

We don’t want finances being a barrier to you creating unforgettable memories with your dawg. If you don’t think you can afford family weekend for you and your family members, we want you to reach out to our team at Parent & Family Engagement via email at families@uga.edu.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

As you prepare for your Family Weekend, we encourage you to download the Welcome to UGA mobile app (used for New Student Orientation), in the Apple App Store and Google Play. The app will contain the schedule for Family Weekend, information on Athens resources, and other useful details for your memorable weekend.

Check back closer to the fall semester for access to the app!

AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND

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