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 2024 will be held Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29.

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.

You will only need to register for events you would like to attend. Some events require the purchase of individual tickets, while other events are free. Some free events will require pre-registration for capacity purposes.

Please note there are no waitlists for Parents and Family Weekend events.

• Register for Parents and Family Weekend
• Purchase event tickets

Questions for free events, Parents and Family Weekend Kickoff and Coffee with the Colleges can be directed to families@udel.edu.

Questions about Parents and Family Weekend Tailgate, Delaware vs. Sacred Heart football game and the James "Murr" Murray comedy show can be directed to athletic-tix@udel.edu or by calling 302-831-2257.

Tickets for both the tailgate and football game can be purchased on the Athletics ticketing website.

For the Delaware vs. Sacred Heart football game, families would 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.

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.