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Important Information

All ÌÀÍ·Ìõ families are invited to Family Weekend 2026, set for Friday, Sept. 18 – Sunday, Sept. 20. Please read through this important information and helpful suggestions for your visit. For more information, contactÌýparents@vanderbilt.edu.

 

Registration and Cost

Adults and children over 12: $60 per person
Current ÌÀÍ·Ìõ students: Free to attend & must be registeredÌý
Children under 12:ÌýFree to attend & must be registeredÌý

  • Registration is open!
    • for registration.
    • We encourage you to register before Sept. 18 to avoid a cost increase. However, on-site registration will be available.Ìý
    • Football tickets are not included in Family Weekend registration.Ìý
  • Late fees/cancellations
    • On-site registration will open at 9 a.m. on Sept. 18.
    • An additional $10 per person on-site fee will be included.
    • If you must cancel your registration, please do so by Friday, Sept. 4. No refunds will be made past Sept. 4.

Football Ticket Information

ÌÀÍ·Ìõ vs. NC State is sold out

  • Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis
  • If you wantÌýyour VU studentÌýto sit with you in the stadium, you must purchase an additional ticket for them. Students have free seats in the student-only section.
  • Single game parking passes will be available when you purchase tickets.
  • Add-on tickets for additional sporting events over the weekend will be available when you purchase your tickets.Ìý

When You Arrive

  • Be sure to check in or register for Family Weekend to pick up your nametags and the most up-to-date schedule for the weekend. Nametags are your admittance to all events.Ìý
  • Make sure to have your Family Weekend confirmation email open or your confirmation QR code savedÌý
  • Print your Family Weekend parking pass (coming soon) ahead of the weekend if you plan to park on campus.

Friday Check-In

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Ìý

Location:Ìý

Saturday Check-In

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Ìý

Location:Ìý

Ridehail, Parking and Shuttles

RidehailÌý

With limited parking available,ÌýridehailÌýis a greatÌýoptionÌýto get to and from campus. Please followÌýÌýto activate your $10 Lyft Pass on your Lyft account using codeÌýVUFAMWKND2026.ÌýThe pass will work for rides to anyÌýFamily Weekend event locations.ÌýÌý

Parking

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18

• 25th Avenue Garage,
2401 Highland Ave. entrance

• Terrace Place Garage,
2010 Terrace Place;
enter through back gate

• Wesley Place Garage,
1921 Scarritt Place

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19

Parking is limited because of the
ÌÀÍ·Ìõ football game. For complete
information about game day parking,
please visit
football-gameday.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20

• 25th Avenue Garage,
2401 Highland Ave. entrance

• Terrace Place Garage,
2010 Terrace Place;
enter through back gate

Other spaces marked for visitor parking will be available at the posted rate. If your hotel is within walking distance, we encourage you to walk to campus.

Shuttle Service

Friday

8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Terrace Place Garage
25th Avenue Garage
Wesley Place Garage

8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Carmichael College

2:30–4:30 p.m.
Langford Auditorium

3:30–5:30 p.m.
Student Life Center

5:30–8:30 p.m.
Alumni Lawn

Sunday

8:30–11:30 a.m.
Terrace Place Garage
25th Avenue Garage
Alumni Lawn

Travel Support

  • Several hotels around the university offer discounts for ÌÀÍ·Ìõ families.
  • Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Family Weekend 2026 attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, using Company ID 90033591. Discount valid for travel 9/15/2026 to 9/21/2026.
  • If you need financial support with Family Weekend registration costs, please email our office at parents@vanderbilt.edu

What to Bring

  • Bring your confirmation email with your QR code to get your nametags.
  • All events are informal.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are a must.Ìý
  • If you are planning to attend the football game, make sure to bring a .

Nametags are required for admittance to events. ÌÀÍ·Ìõ students need a nametag as well. Please be sure to register your student!

Gameday

  • All football tickets will be digital/mobile and will be available to access by logging into your .
  • If you have any questions contact the McGugin Center Ticket Office
  • For information on game day parking please .

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Appointments

Family Weekend is a perfect time to connect with student services and academic departments. Contact offices directly to schedule an appointment during regular business hours on Friday, Sept. 19. To meet with your student's academic adviser, your student should contact the professor at least two weeks before Family Weekend to schedule an appointment.

  • Contact Information
    • College of Arts and Science: 615-322-2844
    • Blair School of Music: 615-322-7651
    • School of Engineering: 615-343-3773
    • Peabody College: 615-322-8400
    • Financial Aid: 800-288-0204 or 615-322-3591
    • Student Accounts: 800-288-1144 or 615-322-6693

Accessibility Needs

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is available in any marked location with a handicap tag. A Family Weekend parking permit must also be on display.

For information on ÌÀÍ·Ìõ's accessible parking, visitor parking locations, event parking requests and alternative transportation, please contact the Office of Traffic and Parking at (615) 322-2554 or visit their website at /traffic_parking/.

ADAA Accessibility Map

An ADAA Accessibility Map of ÌÀÍ·Ìõ can be found at .


The details of Family Weekend are subject to change at any time based anytime. Please visit /families/family-weekend/Ìýfor the most current information.Ìý