Family Weekend

Family Weekend is a tradition at Syracuse University. The program 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--but first year students may be especially eager and ready for family and friends to learn more about their "home away from home."

Family Weekend registration originally closed on Sept. 4 so that name tags for families could be prepared.

• Registration re-opens on Fri., Sept. 20 at 12 Noon and will close for the final time on Wed., Sept. 25 at 8 a.m.
• PLEASE NOTE: Name tags for families that register during this period will not be printed and assembled ahead of time. You will need to write your own name tag upon check-in.

There is no on-site registration.

Registration is required for those planning to attend Family Weekend programs. There is a $50 per family registration fee. A few events will require a small additional fee.

There is a $50 per family registration fee that helps to enrich many non-ticketed events. The registration fee includes name tags and lanyards for each family member and complimentary shuttle service throughout the day on Friday and Saturday.

By registering, you allow us to best plan for the number of people visiting campus during Family Weekend.

A few events may require a small additional fee.

Please complete the Family Weekend 2024 Registration form available in the Orange Family Connection Portal when it becomes available (on or about July 30).

Yes!  Please note--if you have been here before--this is different than for past Family Weekends.

Registered families should plan to check-in at a clearly marked tent upon arrival at Skytop Parking Lot on Fri., Sept. 27 and Sat., Sept. 28. At that time, you will receive Family Weekend name tags for each family member (required for all scheduled events).

Check-in hours are as follows:

Fri., Sept. 27 | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sat., Sept 28 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.**

**If you arrive after 1 p.m., please park at Skytop and make your way to Schine Student Center, Room 304  from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Family Weekend registration may be cancelled, in writing, no later than Fri., Sept. 6.  Please send an e-mail to family@syr.edu with the subject line "Family Weekend Cancellation" before that date.

The Syracuse Orange football team takes on the Holy Cross Crusaders football team on Sat., Sept. 28. Kick-off is at 12 Noon.  Family Weekend  football tickets are sold out.

Please contact the JMA Wireless Dome Box Office directly if you experience difficulty locating your electronic tickets or have accessibility questions. They can be reached at 315-443-2121 (select zero at the prompt).

Please keep in mind that accessible shuttles will be available from Skytop Lot on South Campus to take you to Gate A of the JMA Wireless Dome for the football game.

You must park in the Skytop Lot on South Campus from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Directions to the Skytop Lot can be found here.

Complimentary shuttle services (including accessible shuttles) will be provided between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. from the Skytop Lot to North Campus locations.

You must park in the Skytop Lot on South Campus from 9 a.m. until after the football game.

Directions to the Skytop Lot can be found here.

Complimentary shuttle services (including accessible shuttles) will be provided between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. from the Skytop Lot to North Campus locations.

You may park in most campus parking lots. Parking maps for North and South Campus can be found here.

Family Weekend Shuttle Schedules

Parking on Fri., Sept. 27 is at the Skytop Lot on South Campus. Family Weekend (accessible) shuttles will leave from Skytop Lot and drop-off at various residence halls, College Place and the Waverly Avenue side of Schine Student Center between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 27.

Shuttles to the western part of North Campus (near the JMA Wireless Dome) will be limited on Sat., Sept. 28 around the football game. Shuttles direct to and from College Place will be available around the football game.

Shuttles will not run on Sun., Sept. 29 as parking is available free of charge in most Syracuse University open lots.

Route 1

Fri. Sept. 27 | 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Skytop Lot to Shaw Hall to Ernie Davis Hall to College Place to Flint/Day Halls to Skytop Lot

Sat. Sept. 28 | 8 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Schine Student Center (Waverly Ave.) to Ernie Davis Hall to College Place to Shaw Hall to Flint/Day Halls to Skytop Parking Lot.

Route 2

Fri. Sept. 27 | 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Skytop Lot to Sadler Hall to Brewster/Boland/Brockway Halls to Schine Student Center (Waverly Ave.) to College Place to Skytop Lot

Sat. Sept. 28 | 4 pm. until 11 p.m.*
College Place to Sadler Hall to Brewster/Boland/Brockway Halls to Schine Student Center (Waverly Ave.) to Skytop Parking Lot.

* Due to game traffic around the stadium, Route 2 will not run to Sadler and Brewster/Boland/Brockway Halls until after 4 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 28.

Please Note:

Traffic will be heavy on game day. Due to traffic congestion and unforeseen circumstances, shuttles can be delayed for 15-30 minutes or more. Expect delays.

Visit the Family Weekend Welcome Center in Schine Student Center, Room 304 and Panasci Lounge during the following hours to pick-up complimentary spirit swag while supplies last.

Fri., Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Light snacks will also be available.

In an effort to provide a safer environment, a clear bag policy and walkthrough metal detectors are in place at the Dome. These policies significantly expedite fan entry into the Dome. This is consistent with all NFL stadiums and many of Syracuse University’s peer ACC institutions. Under the policy, each fan is allowed one clear bag and one small clutch or purse. Fans will be asked to return non-approved bags to their vehicle prior to stadium entry. There will be no check-in location for prohibited bags at the Dome.

An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.

Visit this link for more details.

Visit South Campus with your student to learn more about living there and all that it has to offer!

Highlights include:

• Self-guided tours of the Goldstein Student Center including Goldstein Food Hall, laundry facilities, a study lounge, fitness center, etc.
• Tour a South Campus Apartment (321 Winding Ridge Road)
• Apartment and Off-Campus Living Session at the
  Skybarn at 12 Noon.

Yes. The University does not cancel classes for Family Weekend. Please come enjoy our beautiful campus and meet up with your student after they finish classes for the day.

Please encourage your student to plan ahead for any exams or academic due dates during the week following Family Weekend.