We hope you enjoyed the first day of Parent & Family Weekend! As you make plans for the rest of the weekend, we hope the below information will serve as a useful resource.

View the full Parent & Family Weekend schedule and university resources on the Parent & Family Weekend website. This website will continue to house the most updated information. If you have any questions regarding Parent & Family Weekend, please call us at 314-935-5040 or toll free at 844-935-5040, or send us an email.

Welcome to campus!

-Student Transitions & Family Programs

Parent & Family Weekend check-in will take place at the Student Transitions & Family Programs office, which is located in the lower level of Umrath House on the South 40 across from the Bear’s Den. All families who have pre-purchased tickets, shirts and/or hats should pick their tickets, shirts and/or hats up at the Parent & Family Weekend check-in.

Families who did not pre-register can register on-site at the Parent & Family Weekend check-in and may purchase any remaining shirts or hats. All families attending Parent & Family Weekend are asked to check-in at the Student Transitions & Family Programs office so we can track who is on campus.

Check-in will be open at the following times:

• Saturday, October 28 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tailgate plans:

The Family Tailgate tomorrow from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM will continue as planned rain or shine in Simon Parking Lot. If there is dangerous weather, such as lightening and thunder, a special edition Family Ties will be sent out by 10:00 AM sharing the indoor plan for the Family Tailgate.

Bear Necessities Coupons:

Bear Necessities will only be accepting coupons from the physical Parent & Family Weekend Guide booklet moving forward. If you did not pre-register and receive a physical booklet in your packet, you may get one from the Student Transitions & Family Programs office between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM tomorrow.

View the full event schedule and university resources.

Signature Events

• Chancellor's address: 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
• Graham Chapel
• Meet the Student Affairs Leadership Team: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• Graham Chapel
• Campus tours: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Leaving every hour from the Clocktower on the South 40. The last tour leaves at 4:00 PM. 

Ticketed Events

• Family tailgate: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
• Simon Parking Lot
• Some tickets available for purchase, via credit card or cash, at the tailgate. Pre-purchased tickets are available for pick-up at Student Transitions & Family programs starting at 9:00 AM tomorrow.
• Football game: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Francis Olympic Field
• Tickets available for purchase through Athletics at the gate. Pre-purchased tickets are available for pick-up at Student Transitions & Family programs starting at 9:00 AM tomorrow.
• "Cabaret" Performance: 7:30 PM
• Mallinckrodt Center, Edison Theatre
• Please purchase Cabaret tickets through the Performing Arts Department.

There are no bus and walking tour tickets available for purchase. However, a limited number of standby seats may be available. Please go to the Alumni Parking Lot prior to the tour time and ask a Student Transitions & Family Programs staff member if there are any available standby seats.

There are some Parent & Family Weekend 2023 long-sleeved shirts and WashU Families hats available for purchase, via credit card or cash, at Parent & Family Weekend check-in from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM tomorrow.

Visitor parking is available in the garages of the Danforth University Center (DUC), Snow Way, and Millbrook on the Danforth Campus, as well as in Shepley and Wallace Garages on the South 40.

You may also park in any unreserved space – those not marked as red or accessible – until 7:00 AM on Monday, October 30.

Student Transitions & Family Programs | Washington University in St. Louis

Umrath House, lower level, Suite 0925 | MSC 1136-332-LL

One Brookings Drive | St. Louis, MO 63130

families.wustl.edu | Office: 314.935.5040 | Toll Free: 844.935.5040 |Fax: 314.935.8516  

families@wustl.edu