{"id":18,"date":"2025-01-31T15:42:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T15:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience-tst.syr.edu\/families\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-10-13T19:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T19:28:32","slug":"family-weekend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/families\/family-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 16-18, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Family Weekend registration is now closed. <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you registered for Family Weekend, you should have received an e-mail on Friday, October 9 at 2 p.m. with your Parking Pass and other important information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p>\n  \n<a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/search\/events?event_types%5B%5D=53012385043317\" class='button margin-bottom button-secondary' style=\"display: inline-block\"  >\n  \n  Online Family Weekend Schedule\n      <span class=\"icon-right\">\n      <i class=\"icon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n  <\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please Note:<\/strong> The Family Weekend schedule was updated through October 9 to reflect the 7:30 p.m. football game time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/families\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/10\/FW-2026-Schedule-10-6-26.pdf\">Family Weekend Schedule [PDF]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/families\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/10\/FW-2026-Schedule-FINAL-School-College-Program-List.pdf\">Family Weekend School and College Programming [PDF]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Football Game Tickets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Syracuse Orange Football Team will host the Louisville Cardinals on <strong>Saturday, October 17<\/strong>. <strong>Kickoff time is 7:30 p.m.<\/strong> Tickets for the football game require a separate purchase through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofevo.com\/event\/Familyweekend48\">JMA Wireless Dome Box Office<\/a>.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>\n  \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofevo.com\/event\/Familyweekend48\" class='button margin-bottom button-secondary' style=\"display: inline-block\"  >\n  \n  Purchase Family Weekend Football Tickets\n      <span class=\"icon-right\">\n      <i class=\"icon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n  <\/p>\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Weekend FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checking In for Family Weekend<\/h3>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Check-In Procedures for Registered Families            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h3><strong>Check-in for registered families or their students is at the following times:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Thursday, October 15<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\"> | 3 p.m. &#8211; 5 p.m. | <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Room 304, Schine Student Center<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, October 16<\/strong> | 10 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m. | Room 304,<br \/>\nSchine Student Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, October 17<\/strong> | 8:30 a.m. &#8211; 12 Noon | Room 304, Schine Student Center\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Weekend Parking and Shuttle Information<\/h3>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Where do we park?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>A parking pass for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/sky-skytop-lot-jma-wireless-dome-2v6p+876-syracuse?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860505805.20699466\">Skytop Parking Lot<\/a> on South Campus will be provided to each registered family at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem\">The parking pass was sent via e-mail on Friday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Parking Instructions | Friday, Oct. 16            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Parking is limited to the Skytop Lot on South Campus on Friday until 5 p.m., after that you may move your vehicle to an open lot*<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Open Lots Available after 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/college-place-lot-jma-dome-syracuse?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860374736.7705915\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">College Place<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/us\/ny\/syracuse\/womens-building-north-lot?navigate=yes&amp;utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.ChIJJXRDbXbz2YkRDf-HX7RijIU\">Women\u2019 Building North<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/us\/ny\/syracuse\/womens-building-south-lot?navigate=yes&amp;utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.ChIJbUXXRHbz2YkRiAga2-_pngY\">Women&#8217;s Building South<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/us\/ny\/syracuse\/harrison-st-lot?navigate=yes&amp;utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.ChIJXYTzJADz2YkRt87ipWldIJo\">Harrison<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/irving-ave.-hill-parking-lot-syracuse-university-(permit-required)?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860309200.8724338\">Irving Avenue Hill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/ray-west-lot-jma-wireless-dome-stadium-pl-syracuse?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860309200.20421787\">Raynor Avenue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/henry-west-lot-jma-wireless-dome?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860309199.20421789\">Henry Street<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/standart-st.-east-parking-lot-syracuse-university-(permit-required)-stadium-pl?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860309199.8724337\">Standart Street East<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Parking Instructions | Saturday, Oct. 17            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>On Saturday, you <strong>must<\/strong> park at the Skytop Parking Lot between <strong>7 a.m. until after the football game<\/strong>. <span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">You may park in open lots* following the football game on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Open Lots Available after the football game on Saturday, Oct. 17:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/college-place-lot-jma-dome-syracuse?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860374736.7705915\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">College Place<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/us\/ny\/syracuse\/womens-building-north-lot?navigate=yes&amp;utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.ChIJJXRDbXbz2YkRDf-HX7RijIU\">Women\u2019 Building North<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/us\/ny\/syracuse\/womens-building-south-lot?navigate=yes&amp;utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.ChIJbUXXRHbz2YkRiAga2-_pngY\">Women&#8217;s Building South<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/us\/ny\/syracuse\/harrison-st-lot?navigate=yes&amp;utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.ChIJXYTzJADz2YkRt87ipWldIJo\">Harrison<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/irving-ave.-hill-parking-lot-syracuse-university-(permit-required)?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860309200.8724338\">Irving Avenue Hill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/ray-west-lot-jma-wireless-dome-stadium-pl-syracuse?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860309200.20421787\">Raynor Avenue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/henry-west-lot-jma-wireless-dome?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860309199.20421789\">Henry Street<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/standart-st.-east-parking-lot-syracuse-university-(permit-required)-stadium-pl?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860309199.8724337\">Standart Street East<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Parking Instructions | Sunday, Oct. 18            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">You may park in open lots* all day on Sunday, Oct. 18.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Open Lots Available on Sunday, Oct. 18:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/college-place-lot-jma-dome-syracuse?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860374736.7705915\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">College Place<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/us\/ny\/syracuse\/womens-building-north-lot?navigate=yes&amp;utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.ChIJJXRDbXbz2YkRDf-HX7RijIU\">Women\u2019 Building North<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/us\/ny\/syracuse\/womens-building-south-lot?navigate=yes&amp;utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.ChIJbUXXRHbz2YkRiAga2-_pngY\">Women&#8217;s Building South<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/us\/ny\/syracuse\/harrison-st-lot?navigate=yes&amp;utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.ChIJXYTzJADz2YkRt87ipWldIJo\">Harrison<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/irving-ave.-hill-parking-lot-syracuse-university-(permit-required)?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860309200.8724338\">Irving Avenue Hill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/ray-west-lot-jma-wireless-dome-stadium-pl-syracuse?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860309200.20421787\">Raynor Avenue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/henry-west-lot-jma-wireless-dome?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860309199.20421789\">Henry Street<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/standart-st.-east-parking-lot-syracuse-university-(permit-required)-stadium-pl?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860309199.8724337\">Standart Street East<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Is accessible parking available for the football game?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Accessible parking is available at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/sky-skytop-lot-jma-wireless-dome-2v6p+876-syracuse?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860505805.20699466\">Skytop Parking Lot<\/a> on South Campus. As you enter the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/live-map\/directions\/sky-skytop-lot-jma-wireless-dome-2v6p+876-syracuse?utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_source=waze_website&amp;utm_medium=lm_share_location&amp;to=place.w.186057134.1860505805.20699466\">Skytop Parking Lot<\/a>, the first lot to your right (next to Skytop Office Building) is reserved for those with mobility concerns and that need shuttles for those with disabilities.\u00a0 Accessible buses will pick up at this location and drop off directly at Gate A of the JMA Wireless Dome (an accessible entrance).<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Campus Maps (Including Parking Maps)            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/parking.syr.edu\/visitors-to-campus\/campus-maps\/\">Click here to access Campus Maps.<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How do we get around campus during the weekend? Are there accessible shuttles?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Shuttles will be available from the Skytop Parking Lot on South Campus to bring families to North Campus. There will be two shuttle loops to a variety of residence halls, the Schine Student Center and the College Place Bus Stop. <strong>All of these shuttles will be accessible.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note <\/strong>that traffic will be heavy on game day. Due to traffic congestion and unforeseen circumstances, shuttles can be delayed for 15-30 minutes or more. <strong>Expect delays.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/families\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/09\/Family-Weekend-Shuttle-Schedule-2026.pdf\">Family Weekend Shuttle Schedule<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>**<\/strong><strong> Due to game traffic around the stadium, Route 2 will not run to Sadler and Brewster\/Boland\/Brockway Halls after 2 p.m. on Saturday. Game shuttles will take you to the College Place Bus Stop.<\/strong><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registering for Family Weekend<\/h3>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How do we register?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h2><strong>Registration is now closed. On-site registration is not available.<\/strong><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            When was the Family Weekend registration period?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h3>Family Weekend online registration was <strong>August 10 through September 20, 2026<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n<p>In-person registration for students, held from September 28 through October 9 is also closed.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            We decided to come at the last minute, can we register in person?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h2><strong>Registration will not be available during Family Weekend.<\/strong><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Our plans have changed. Can we cancel our registration?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>The deadline to cancel Family Weekend registration, <strong>in writing, was Monday, September 21 <\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The deadline to cancel your Family Weekend brunch tickets, <strong>in writing, was Friday, October 2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exceptions will be made for emergency situations only.<\/strong><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Family Weekend Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What happens during Family Weekend?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Other than a football game on Saturday, there are opportunities to meet staff and faculty at school and college programs, learn more about available resources and how your student can make connections and feel a sense of belonging on campus. We will also host entertainment\/social activities on Friday and Saturday evenings.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Why should we attend Family Weekend?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Family Weekend has existed for over 70 years. While it is most often associated with a football game, it is also a time to learn more about the campus and the opportunities available to your student! Families of all students are invited to attend\u2013but first year students may be especially eager and ready for family and friends to learn more about their \u201chome away from home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you have a new student on campus this fall, they are probably ready for a visit by this time. They may seem a bit busy and overwhelmed, but they are likely excited to show you about their life on campus.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What day should we arrive? When do events begin?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Family Weekend programs begin as early as 11 a.m. on Friday, October 16. Please review the schedule to best determine your arrival and departure plans.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Will my student have class on Friday, October 16?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Classes will be held as usual on Friday, October 16. Students should plan to attend.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Weekend Travel, Lodging and Logistics<\/h3>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Do you have any lodging recommendations?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>The best place to find information about local lodging is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsyracuse.com\/\"><strong>Visit Syracuse<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Where can we eat during Family Weekend?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Students with an Unlimited Meal Plan have an allotment of 10 guest meals for friends and family that may be used in the <a href=\"https:\/\/campusdining.syr.edu\/residential-dining\/\">Residential Dining Centers<\/a>. <strong>Your student must be present with their SUID card for you to use guest meals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition, there are several <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campusdining.syr.edu\/retail-dining\/\">retail dining options<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/campusdining.syr.edu\/retail-dining\/\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/campusdining.syr.edu\/retail-dining\/\">available<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/campusdining.syr.edu\/retail-dining\/\"> on campus<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What about the weather?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h3><strong>It should be prime leaf-peeping season during Family Weekend 2026!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mid-October in Syracuse offers the chance for crisp autumn weather with cooler temperatures and the possibility of rain. 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