Family Weekend

Family Weekend is an annual spring tradition! It’s a time to connect with your student, experience our beautiful campus, learn about resources, and support services as well as have fun at DU and in the Denver area.   

Join us April 25-28, 2024 for this year’s DU Family Weekend 2024! 

Family Weekend Registration Website

For those who already registered. Registration is closed. 

Family Weekend Schedule

For registrants who purchased a White, Gold, or Crimson Package. 

 

Registration & Packages

Registration is now closed for Family Weekend April 25-28,2024. If you have questions please reach out to families@du.edu or 303-871-6080. 

 

Lacrosse & Opera Tickets

Lacrosse Games:

Lacrosse Ticket Sales are sold separately. You can buy tickets a discounted family 4-pack or individual tickets using the links below. 

Lamont School of Music Spring Opera: A Midsummer Night's Dream 

Use promo code FW2024 to receive $5 off your ticket, any price level. 

Schedule

  • Thursday, April 25th

    12pm-5pm: Check In

    • Welcome to Family Weekend! Student and staff volunteers will get you checked in for the weekend. No printed tickets needed, just provide your name and we will do the rest! Pick up your schedule, package materials to get set up for the weekend. DU Family Merch will be available for sale.  
       

    1pm-5pm: Educational Sessions

    • Various campus partners leading 50-minute informational sessions 
       

    Various Tours: Bell Tower, Innovation Lab, Campus and more! 
     

    7:30pm: Lamont School of Music Spring Opera Performance (tickets sold separately) 

  • Friday, April 26th

    9am-5pm: Check In

    • Welcome to Family Weekend! Student and staff volunteers will get you checked in for the weekend. No printed tickets needed, just provide your name and we will do the rest! Pick up your schedule, package materials to get set up for the weekend. DU Family Merch will be available for sale.  
       

    1pm-5pm: Educational Sessions

    • Various campus partners leading 50-minute informational sessions. 
       

    1pm-3pm: Resource Fair

    • Student organizations and campus partners showcasing student activities and support services to students and families. 
       

    Various Times: Academic College Open Houses

    • Open houses held in academic buildings to introduce families to the academic community to which their student belongs. 
       

    Various Tours: Bell Tower, Innovation Lab, Campus and more! 
     

    5pm-7pm: Family Weekend Kickoff Event

    • Come celebrate the start of Family Weekend with music, activities, food and fun! 
       

    7pm: Men's Lacrosse Game (tickets sold separately) 
     

    7:30pm: Lamont School of Music Spring Opera Performance (tickets sold separately) 

  • Saturday, April 27th

    9am-12pm: Check In

    • Welcome to Family Weekend! Student and staff volunteers will get you checked in for the weekend. No printed tickets needed, just provide your name and we will do the rest! Pick up your schedule, package materials to get set up for the weekend. DU Family Merch will be available for sale.  
       

    10am-11am: Rebel Groove Workout Class 

    • This high energy class incorporates traditional HIIT movements with powerful music and choreography to deliver a dance style bootcamp class. All levels welcome! 
       

    10am-12pm: Faculty Flash Talks

    • Faculty lectures about research/academic happenings around campus. 
       

    12pm-3pm: DU Market on Campus Green 

    • A come and go vendor’s market with outside and student vendors selling items. Live music and food trucks to re-create a farmer’s market experience. 
       

    11:30am: Women's Lacrosse Game (tickets sold separately) 
     

    3pm-4:00pm: Student Panel

    • Student leaders hosting a panel to speak about the student experience and answering questions in a Q&A portion.
       

    4pm-6pm: Sunset Happy Hour 

    • Join us for light appetizers, a cash bar, and a great view! Mix and mingle with other DU families and enjoy the complimentary food sponsored by Sodexo. Visit with members of the DU dining team. 
       

    5pm-7pm: DU Family Game Night 

    • Join us for Family Game Night! New Student & Family Programs will host a variety of family friendly games like BINGO, yard games, and more!
       

    7:30-9:00pm: Family Movie Night on Campus Green! 

    • Join the Office of Student Engagement for a showing of The Parent Trap under the tent on Campus Green. Popcorn, s'mores and fun included! 
       

    7:30pm: Lamont School of Music Spring Opera Performance (tickets sold separately) 

  • Sunday, April 28th

    8:30am-9:30am: Yoga

    • Vinyasa flow yoga emphasizes sequential movement between postures, guided by deliberate breaths. Mats are provided, bringing your own is encouraged. All levels welcome!
       

    9:30am-12:30pm: Chancellor's Gold Brunch

    • End Family Weekend with brunch and a visit with DU's Chancellor. Grab & Go and seated options will be provided. 
       

    2:30pm: Lamont School of Music Spring Opera Performance (tickets sold separately) 

Parking, Lodging, and Transportation

Parking Information

Parking during Family Weekend is included for registered participants only. Family Weekend Parking Lots are Lot L, E, and 103. Permits and maps can be found in the Family Weekend App or at Check In once you are on campus.

Registrants can check their email for an emailed parking permit. Please print this and place it on your dashboard. 

Parking Locations & Maps

DU offers accessible parking options for all members of our community. Ask at Check In how to find the ADA parking on the interactive map. 

Interactive DU Campus Map

Be sure to use our interactive campus map to help you navigate around campus during your visit.

 

Opera & Lacrosse Parking

Please note that parking for the Opera and Lacrosse games are separate from Family Weekend parking. 

  • Opera Parking is complimentary for those Lamont School of Music performances which require a paid ticket, as identified on concert and event schedules. The garage opens for complimentary parking one hour prior to the performance.
    • Parking is in the Newman Center Parking Garage on E. Wesley Ave., just south of the Newman Center and west of University Blvd.
  • Lacrosse Parking: ADA lot 311 ($10), 108 uncovered ($5), and Lot C covered ($10) 

 

Visitors Guide Information

The University of Denver is located just six miles from downtown and is about 16 minutes from the City Center via I-25 or light rail. DU’s 130-acre campus is firmly embedded in established neighborhoods and surrounded by variety of well-known dining and entertainment options. 

To help make your visit experience more enjoyable, please check out our DU Visitor's Guide Website which includes helpful resources, tools, and links with associated DU discount rates and codes.

Find a Hotel

We have many hotel partners in the area from whom you can request a DU rate upon reservation, which typically results in savings.

Transportation Services

Make your way to DU campus using one of a variety of transportation options, from chartered buses to public transit. We highly encourage the use of public transportation via RTD given the RTD light rail station next to our campus, University of Denver station, which serves as a stop on the E, F and H lines that connect all across Denver. Getting downtown by rail is quick and easy, and you can even use it to get to and from the airport on the new A line, which leaves from downtown Denver's Union Station.

Once you arrive, you can walk across Buchtel Boulevard and walk south across the campus to University Hall, which is located just off S University Boulevard and E Warren Avenue. 

More information can be found on the RTD Website

Ride Shares can also make navigating the city easier. Stay tuned for some promo codes prior to Family Weekend.

Visit Denver

The DU neighborhood and Denver as a whole offer extensive opportunities for recreation, cultural engagement, dining and more. Explore neighborhood guides, learn about the many excellent restaurants around DU and prepare to enjoy your time in Denver. 

Visit Denver Website

The Visit Denver website will provide you with information on things to do, events, places to stay, food and drink options, and the various neighborhoods to explore during your stay. Additional resources, guides, and information about the DU Neighborhood are also provided below.

Other Considerations:

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Family Weekend

We hope to see you at Family Weekend April 25-28, 2024!

Registration is now closed.

Contact New Student & Family Programs with questions. 

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