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Family Weekend FAQs

• When is Family Weekend?

  ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Family Weekend is Friday, February 19th - Sunday, February 21st 2027.

• When should we arrive to Family Weekend?

  Guests are encouraged to arrive on Friday morning to take full advantage of the events being offered. We typically begin experiences on Friday afternoon around 12:00 p.m., 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!

• Where should we park?

  Family Weekend guests can park in on campus in various locations free of charge, no permit or pass is required from Friday, February 19th - Sunday, February 21st.

  Garage 38 is the closest parking location to the Student Union and ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Arena.

  Nose-in parking is required on campus.

  *Please reference our campus map linked in the section above.

• 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?

  Registration is $65 per person. Registration is required for each person attending and includes meals, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ swag, access to campus facilities and entry to all Family Weekend events. Registration for children under the age of 10 is not required. Students must register through MyNest and are not required to pay for Family Weekend or athletic games.

• What's included in the Family Weekend swag bag?

  Family Weekend 2027 Swag release soon.

• Jacksonville Weather & Dress Code

  We recommend casual attire and comfortable walking shoes. Jacksonville temperatures during this time range 68-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Bringing an umbrella or poncho is highly recommended.

• Do I need to register/pay for my toddler or children?

  Nope! Guests under the age of 10 can attend for free.

• How can students register for Family Weekend?

  Students can register in MyNest via MyWings. Once you enter MyNest, click on the events tab, click on Family Weekend and register for the events you would like to attend.

• Where should we stay?

  There are no specific hotels reserved for Family Weekend. Please reference the "Places to Stay" section above for a list of local hotels.

• How can I edit my registration?

  Please email family.weekend@unf.edu if you need to change the name or any information on your registration.

• Can I get a refund?

  Refund requests can be made by Friday, February 27^th. Please email family.weekend@unf.edu with your refund request.

• Add-On Experiences

  Registration does NOT include ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ basketball game tickets and other various add-on experiences. Please be sure to add on game day tickets to your registration if you would like to attend the games.

• ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Athletics Game Day

  To get more information on game day protocols regarding bag policy, student tickets, etc., please click the link above located in our schedule.

  ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Arena Box Office Hours - 1 Hour Prior to Events; Phone Sales: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Monday-Friday | ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Arena; Feel free to contact ospreytickets@unf.edu if you have any issues with ticketing for the athletic games. Students can sit with their families as long as they go through the designated entrance for Families. Students who are attending the games by themselves can still use the Student entrance.

• Have any other questions or need further assistance?

  Please contact us by emailing family.weekend@unf.edu.