Engage
Family Weekend
We are thrilled to host all of our ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Families for Family Weekend on October 3-5, 2025. Our newly revamped experience features fun events for our Bull families to enjoy.
Family Weekend is open to families, friends, and ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ students who attend any of our three campus locations. Registration is required for each participant, including your ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ student, to receive Family Weekend items and to participate in official weekend activities.
registration WILL BE LAUNCHED THROUGH THE PARENT & FAMILY BULLETIN ON June 2nd, 2025.
FAQ
When should we arrive to Family Weekend?
Guests are encouraged to arrive on Friday morning in order to take full advantage of the events being offered. We typically begin experiences on Friday afternoon around 1pm, all-day on Saturday, and leave Sunday open for families to navigate quality time with their student and safe travels home. Start at Family Weekend Check-in!
What if my student has conflicts or campus obligations?
We are thrilled that you and your student are excited about Family Weekend. Please know that your student will likely still have class responsibilities, exams, and study groups during the weekend. Some students also have organization commitments.
We encourage you and your student to discuss their academic schedule according to their syllabi and any organization commitments prior to booking to ensure you have a positive experience during the weekend. Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds for these conflicts.
What is the cost to attend Family Weekend?
Tickets cost $50 for each family member including your ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ student. Any child 5 years of age or younger does not need a ticket to attend. You can register online through the Parent & Family Bulletin from June 2nd- September 7th.
Registration will close on September 7th and tickets will increase to $60 at the door.
Where should we look for travel accomodations?
The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ does not guarantee, approve, or endorse any specific hotel, lodging, or transportation option. However, we encourage families while doing their research to ask about a discounted rate for ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ students and families. Guests participating in the weekend are responsible for coordinating and covering costs associated with their meals, travel, and accommodations.
Can I get a refund?
We aim to provide the best experience for our students and family members participating in our programs. Based on our event planning and purchasing timeline for Family Weekend, we are unable to provide refunds. All sales are final.
Where can I buy Football Game tickets with the Family Weekend discount?
Join your fellow alumni, family, and friends returning to campus for the ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ football game on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. As a thank you for your support, we have an exclusive family discount for our 2025 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Family Weekend Football Game! You must register for Family Weekend to recieve the link.
Accessibility: If a member of your party needs a reasonable disability accommodation to participate in Family Weekend please contact family@usf.edu.
Reminder: registration does NOT include ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Football game tickets and other various add-on experiences; please purchase directly from our campus partners. You will receive discounted rates for these add-on experiences including the Football game AFTER you register for the weekend.
Refund Policy: We aim to provide the best experience for our students and family members participating in our programs. Based on our event planning and purchasing timeline for Family Weekend, we are unable to provide refunds. All sales are final.
Thank you from Parent & Family Engagement!
All of the financial support the Office of Parent & Family Engagement receives to
support our staffing, programs, and operations comes from the revenue generated by
Family Weekend. Your registration enables us to support families as they support their
student, to keep families informed of university happenings, and to provide opportunities
for families to connect with each other. Your contribution ensures that we can maintain
our programs and services while paving the way for new initiatives that will benefit
ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ families for years to come. If you are able to further support the efforts of
the Office of Parent & Family Engagement, please consider making a gift that directly
supports services and experiences for you!
Have Questions or Need Further Assistance?
Please contact our office by emailing family@usf.edu. We are happy to assist you!