When is check-in and what if I won't be on campus in time?
Will there be programming on Friday and Saturday of Family Weekend?
When will the schedule of events be available online?
When will we be able to register for the weekend?
Does my student need to be registered?
What's the Family Weekend registration fee?
Is there a late registration fee?
What is included in the Family Weekend fee?
If I registered for Family Weekend, but some unforseen reasons I can't attend, will I get a refund?
Are there other things to do in town and surrounding areas that weekend?
Can we make hotel reservations now?
When will the date for 2024 Family Weekend be selected?
When is Family Weekend?
2024 Family Weekend is October 25-27.
When is check-in and what if I won't be on campus in time?
Check-in takes place Friday from 3 - 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. If you are arriving after 12 noon on Saturday, please encourage your student to check-in on behalf of your family. We will happily give them enough materials for everyone in your group.
Will there be programming on Friday through Sunday of Family Weekend?
Yes, there will be events from Friday to Sunday.
When will the schedule of events be available online?
The 2024 Family Weekend schedule of events will be available in summer 2024.
When will we be able to register for the weekend?
Registration is open.
What's the Family Weekend registration fee?
The Family Weekend Registration fee is $35/person. Children under 12 are $10/person.
Does my UMass Amherst student need to be registered?
No, students do not need to be registered with their families. Families will be asked to enter their students umass.edu email address during registration.
Is there a late registration fee?
Yes, a late registration fee is added starting September 30.
What is included in the Family Weekend fee?
The Family Weekend fee covers registration logistics, materials, refreshments, wagon rides, performances, and other activities. Tickets to UMass athletics events must be purchased separately.
If I registered for Family Weekend, but some unforseen reasons I can't attend, will I get a refund?
No, the fee is non-refunable regardless of the reason(s).
Are there other things to do in town that weekend if I decide to visit the area?
Yes, town of Amherst and surrounding areas offer plenty sights to see and things to do from arts & culture to exploring outdoors!
Can we make hotel reservations now?
You can make reservations once a date has been selected and announced. To help you plan your visit, we've put together information on places to stay throughout Western Massachusetts.
We coordinate with Hotel UMass and host a booking day in August.
When will the date for 2024 Family Weekend be selected?
2024 Family Weekend is October 25-27.
