Parent & Family Weekend 2026 will be held October 23-25th!
Online Registration will be open August 19 - September 2, 2026.
Registration is required to participate in Parent & Family Weekend events. Visit the MFamily Portal or the Parent & Family Weekend website for details.
Questions? Email [email protected].
2026 Parent & Family Weekend Schedule
***Times and events are subject to change. Some events require additional purchase.***
FIRST STOP: Parent & Family Weekend Check-In
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Michigan Union, Rogel Ballroom - 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Join us at check-in to pick up your registration materials, pick up or purchase merchandise, enjoy snacks, and receive gifts! In-person registration will be available during check-in from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
If you arrive on campus after 7:00 pm on Friday, visit the Information Desk on the first floor of the Michigan Union for check-in information.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026
Goosechase: Family Scavenger Hunt
Explore the campus and Ann Arbor throughout the weekend using the Center for Campus Involvement's Goosechase platform! Sign up to solve missions and compete to win prizes! This self-guided experience may include challenges such as checking in at landmarks around town, responding to trivia questions, submitting photos/videos of your team, and more. Instructions for downloading the app and joining the game coming soon!
Feast with Wolverines (Dining Hall Meal Passes)
During Dining Hall Hours FRIDAY - SUNDAY of Parent & Family Weekend
Any of the UM Dining Halls
*Additional purchase required: $18 per person.
*Feast with Wolverines dining hall meal passes are for single-person use and one-time use only.
Enjoy a fantastic dining experience at one of our 7 dining halls on Central and North Campus. Available to all families.
To find dining hall info, visit: https://dining.umich.edu/menus-locations/dining-halls/
Go Blue Meals with your Resident Hall Student (RHA Meals - limited quantity)
During Dining Hall Hours FRIDAY - SUNDAY of Parent & Family Weekend
Any of the UM Dining Halls
*Students must live in a residence hall to register for meal passes.
*You may purchase additional meal passes by registering for the “Feast with Wolverines” ticket.
Does your student live in a Michigan Housing Residence Hall? If so, join them for a meal in one of our dining facilities! Registration for this event is required. Meal passes are first-come, first-served, with a limit of 2 passes per resident student.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Financial Aid: Looking Forward
9:30 - 11:30 am
Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room - 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Stop by to speak with Office of Financial Aid staff, ask questions, learn about financial aid myths, and tips for moving forward.
Parent & Family Weekend Eat and Greet
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Alumni Center - 200 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Parents, families, and students are invited to stop by the Alumni Center to enjoy treats, pick up free swag, and learn more about how the Alumni Association supports students through events like Welcome Wednesday and the Forever Go Blue Bash. You’ll also discover leadership development opportunities through our Mbassador program, the benefits of Student Membership, and other exclusive student experiences. Alumni Association members, don’t miss your chance to grab exclusive swag and learn how you can stay engaged with Michigan while supporting your student beyond the classroom. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Conversation with the Dean of Students
10:00 - 11:00 am and
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Michigan Union, Pendleton Room - 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Enjoy coffee and conversation with Dr. Laura Blake Jones, the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students. Discover the comprehensive programs and services available to support your student’s transition, engagement, and success at the University of Michigan; and hear from student leaders regarding their strategies for getting connected and engaged on campus and maximizing the Michigan Experience.
Meet the Student Ombuds
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Asubuhi Multicultural Lounge (West Quad) - 603 East Madison St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Meet the Office of the Student Ombuds for an open house. Our office supports students who need help navigating policies, procedures, unfair treatment, and other campus concerns.
College of Pharmacy Open House
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
College of Pharmacy Building - 428 Church St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Connect with the College of Pharmacy’s faculty, students, and staff to learn more about our collaborative community. Gain insight into our academic programs and other unique opportunities that await at the College of Pharmacy.
Turn your passion into action: explore undergraduate opportunities at the Ford School of Public Policy
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium (Room 1120) - 735 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Learn more about the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and ask questions about the application process. It's not too early to start planning ahead in your first year to ensure optimum eligibility for admission. Join a community of changemakers and make a positive impact on the world around you!
Talk With a Doc
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Michigan Union, South Lounge - 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Parents and families are invited to drop in any time during this event to meet one-on-one with primary care providers and clinical counselors from University Health & Counseling to learn more about medical and counseling services on campus. Staff will also be available to share information on health insurance options, health promotion efforts, recreation, and other well-being services.
Exhibition Open House - Art at Home at UMMA
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
UMMA - 525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Drop in and explore the University of Michigan Museum of Art’s (UMMA) current exhibitions, including "Art at Home", where you will discover 150 works of art the Museum makes available to borrow for students living in campus residence halls. Students living in campus residence halls can return to UMMA on November 15 to claim their favorite work of art, take it back to their room, and live with it for the rest of the academic year.
School of Nursing Parent & Family Luncheon
12:00 - 1:30 pm
426 N Ingalls St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
*Available to current nursing students and their families
The School of Nursing welcomes current nursing students and their families for an open-house-style lunch with our school leadership. Join us for food, clinical learning center tours, and a chance to meet with student groups and faculty members.
Ross School of Business Meet and Greet
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Ross School of Business, Tauber Colloquium - 701 Tappan Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
*Available to current Ross BBA students and their families
Parents and Family members of current BBA students are invited to meet with the departments and administrators who build the student experience. General remarks from program leadership will be given at 12:30 pm.
Beyond the Diag: Off-Campus Living 101
1:00 - 2:00 pm and
2:15 - 3:15 pm
Michigan Union, Pendleton Room - 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Join the Beyond the Diag team for an informative session on off-campus housing! Learn about housing options, safety tips, and the wide range of support and resources available to help students and their families navigate living off campus with confidence.
Office of Enrollment Management Fall Family Reception
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Regents Plaza (near The Cube) - 503 Thompson St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Celebrate the season with the Office of Enrollment Management at our fall-themed open house. Meet and connect with staff, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and enter our giveaway for a chance to win Michigan-themed prizes.
Tips for Supporting Your Student's Career Development
1:00 - 4:00 pm
University Career Center, 3200 Student Activities Building - 515 E Jefferson St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Visit the University Career Center (UCC) for tips to support your student in their career development and job/ internship search! Learn about key resources, tools, and strategies, and meet our staff. This open house event will include short informational presentations at the top of each hour, with opportunities to chat with our staff during the remaining time.
M Housing Open House at The Connector
1:00 - 6:00 pm
The Connector (West Quad) - 603 E Madison St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
The Michigan Housing Community Connections and Engagement Department is excited to host an open house for students, their families, and the community. Join us in The Connector (M Housing’s multicultural engagement center) and capture memories in a photobooth. There will be food, a popcorn machine, giveaways, and games. Staff from Community Connections and Engagement will also be present to answer questions about our department’s community development opportunities and M Housing. We hope you’ll join us to make some memories and enjoy refreshments!
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA): Student Engagement Opportunities and Resources
2:00 - 3:30 pm
LSA Building - 500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Explore the wide range of programs, experiences, and support resources available to students in the College of LSA. Stop by anytime during this open house to discover ways your student can get involved, grow academically and personally, and make the most of their Michigan experience. Complimentary appetizers, desserts, and beverages will be served. Attendees will receive an exclusive College of LSA sweatshirt and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a U-M YETI cooler.
Finding Support through Student Life at U-M
2:00 - 3:00 pm and
3:30 - 4:00 pm
Ruthven Building, Rm 2180, 1109 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Join Student Life Research to learn about the 1.5 million annual interactions U-M students have with Student Life units. Hear in students’ own words how their engagement with Student Life enhances their U-M experience.
One Less Thing to Worry About - Your Student Has a Lawyer
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room - 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Student Legal Services (SLS) provides legal support and representation to enrolled students at the University of Michigan. SLS assists with issues including housing and landlord disputes, criminal defense, family law, and consumer law matters. SLS also provides immigration support for students through our panel of immigration attorneys. Whether it's reviewing a lease, negotiating a security deposit refund, drafting a power of attorney, or representing a student in court, SLS can help! Learn more about our services!
Find your Future at UMSI: Bachelor of Science in Information (BSI) Open House
2:00 - 4:00 pm
The Graduate Hotel, Huron Ballroom - 615 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Bachelor of Science in Information is hosting an Open House event for students and their families to explore our technology-based, people-focused program, learn about sophomore admission, our experiential, project-based, applied approach to education, and our commitment to creating a small community within a big university. We hope you’ll join us at our open house to connect with Staff, Faculty, and Students of the program and learn how to set yourself up for success in the BSI.
Internship and Job Preparation through Community Engagement
2:00 - 4:00 pm
The Edward Ginsberg Center, The Commons (1st floor) - 1024 Hill St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Edward Ginsberg Center cultivates transformative partnerships between local communities and the University of Michigan. Join us to learn how students can grow academically and professionally through community and civic engagement! This open house will include short informational presentations at 2:15 pm and 3:15 pm, with opportunities to chat with current students and staff, and to tour our new building during the remaining time.
Marsal Family School of Education Open House
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Marsal Family School of Education, Prechter Lab (Room 2202) - 610 E University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Swing by our casual, drop-in reception to grab a sweet treat and team up with your student for a quick "passport" experience. Enjoy a short trivia game, a memory station, an appreciation board, and a special gratitude letter exchange. Turn in your completed passport for a chance to win Michigan swag before heading to your next campus event!
Fraternities and Sororities at Michigan
2:00 - 3:00 pm and
3:00 - 4:00 pm and
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Michigan Union, Wolverine Room - 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Has your student expressed interest in fraternities and sororities at Michigan? Are you interested in learning more to better support your student? Stop by to hear from staff and ask questions.
Art at Home - Guided Exhibition Tour at UMMA
3:00 - 4:00 pm
UMMA - 525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Take a curator-led tour of the University of Michigan Museum of Art’s (UMMA) “Art at Home” exhibit. Discover 150 works of art that the Museum makes available for borrowing by students living in campus residence halls. Students living in campus residence halls can return to UMMA on November 15 to claim their favorite work of art, take it back to their room, and live with it for the rest of the academic year. UMMA, including the "Art at Home" exhibit, will also be open to explore throughout the weekend.
Parent & Family Weekend School of Kinesiology Open House
3:00 - 5:00 pm
School of Kinesiology, Room 2600 - 830 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
*Available to current School of Kinesiology students and their families
Families of School of Kinesiology students are welcome at an open house to learn more about our program. There will be opportunities to meet and greet with our Student Affairs team, learn more about resources and opportunities available to their students, and receive merch. There will also be light refreshments.
LSA Residential College Parent & Family Weekend Reception
4:00 - 5:30 pm
East Quad Piano Lounge - 701 E University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
*Available to current LSA Residential College students and their families
We invite family and friends of current Residential College students to join us in East Quad to celebrate the start of the new academic year and to welcome our newest RC students and their families into the community. You’re invited to explore the spaces where your student learns, lives, and connects with others. Enjoy light refreshments, take a student-led tour of East Quad, hear brief remarks from the RC Director, and meet the faculty and staff who support your student’s journey in our learning community. We look forward to welcoming you!
School of Public Health Undergraduate Information Session
5:00 - 6:00 pm
School of Public Health Building I, Room 1655 - 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Students interested in studying public health and their families are welcome to attend this information session to learn more about the Michigan Public Health undergraduate program and admission requirements. You will have the opportunity to meet the faculty and staff who support students throughout their career at SPH.
Hail to the Hue with Central Student Government (CSG)
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Ingalls Mall South, 881 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
*Ticketed event - additional purchase required. $5 per person.
Looking for a fun, laid-back, family-oriented activity to fill your Friday? Look no further; Central Student Government will be hosting a tie-dye night open to all students! Join us in Ingalls Mall on Friday, October 23rd, and make your own tie-dye creation while listening to music and enjoying the fall weather. T-shirts will be available on site featuring a design full of Maize & Blue spirit! If you’ve never done tie-dye, don’t fret! CSG representatives will be available to guide you through the process and provide everything you need. So grab yourself a ticket, bring an artsy attitude, and walk away with a shirt perfect for football games! We hope to see you there!
LSA Residential College Performing Arts Showcase
5:30 - 7:30 pm
The Keene Theater - 701 E University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
The Residential College invites you to explore the creative and collaborative work of RC Performing Arts through an interactive showcase featuring students from the Drama and Music programs. The event will highlight the RC’s unique, student-centered approach to the arts through performances, demonstrations, and opportunities to engage directly with students and faculty. Whether you are interested in performance, creativity, collaboration, or simply learning more about the RC experience, all are welcome to attend.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
Home Football Game: Michigan vs. Indiana Tickets (maximum 4 per family)
Game Time TBA
Michigan Stadium, 1201 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
*Ticketed event - additional purchase required. $150 per person.
Cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the battle against the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big House!
*Selecting the option to buy football tickets during PFW will allow you to purchase up to 4 tickets through the Michigan Athletics Ticket website. A limited number of tickets are available for PFW and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you complete your registration, you will receive a code within five business days to purchase your tickets through Michigan Athletics.
MFamily Tailgate
TBD - tailgate will begin 4 hours prior to kickoff and end 1 hour prior to kickoff
Oosterbaan Field House, 1202 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
*Ticketed event - additional purchase required. $48 per person.
Join Student Life, the Michigan Marching Band, Michigan Cheer and Dance Teams, and more, steps away from the Big House. Immerse yourself in a celebration brimming with lively music, delicious food, and the unmistakable spirit of maize and blue!
Stamps Gallery Visiting Hours
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Stamps Gallery - 201 S Division St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Stop by to view the current art exhibitions at Stamps Gallery, part of Stamps School of Art & Design.
LSA Residential College Performing Arts Showcase
1:00 - 4:00 pm
The Keene Theater - 701 E University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
All are welcome to join the LSA Residential College for an afternoon of activities, presentations, and opportunities to connect with students, faculty, alumni, and community members. Programming is currently being finalized and will highlight the RC's distinctive approach to interdisciplinary learning, creativity, engagement, and community. Additional details, including featured activities and participants, will be announced as they become available.
Ice Cream Social with the Center for Campus Involvement
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Michigan Union, Rogel Ballroom - 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
*Ticketed event - additional purchase required. $10 per person.
Stop by the Michigan Union for a casual ice cream social! Scoop up some fun and connect with other U-M families.
G-Fest Showcase
8:00 - 10:00 pm
Rackham Auditorium - 915 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
*Ticketed event - additional purchase required. $20 per person.
G-Fest is the annual concert of the G-Men, Michigan’s most energetic male a cappella group. Our songs will be interspersed with performances from 4-5 other student organizations, including Chinese yo-yo teams, light shows, improv troupes, and more. It’ll be a packed showcase of Michigan’s most unique performing arts offerings.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026
Maize Brunch With Student Life
9:00 - 10:30 am
Michigan Union, Rogel Ballroom - 530 S State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
*Ticketed event - additional purchase required. $40 per person.
End your weekend experience with a delicious brunch and a friendly welcome from campus leaders, including the Dean of Students and other key U-M leaders.
Blue Brunch With Student Life
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Michigan Union, Rogel Ballroom - 530 S State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
*Ticketed event - additional purchase required. $40 per person.
End your weekend experience with a delicious brunch and a friendly welcome from campus leaders, including the Dean of Students and other key U-M leaders.
Other Happenings on Campus and in Ann Arbor
Additional events can be found on: annarbor.org and events.umich.edu/
Open House at St. Mary Student Parish
Friday, October 23, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
St. Mary Student Parish, Newman Lounge - 331 Thompson St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
You're warmly invited to the St. Mary Student Parish Open House on Friday from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Michigan Christian Study Center Open House
Friday, October 23, 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Michigan Christian Study Center - 611 E William St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Curious about what happens at the Michigan Christian Study Center? Please stop by to enjoy some refreshments, meet our staff, see the building, and learn more about our work connecting the Christian faith to academics at the University of Michigan through hospitality and thoughtful programming.
Shabbat Schmooze, Services, & Dinner with Hillel
Friday, October 23, 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Michigan Hillel - 1429 Hill St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Stop by Michigan Hillel to schmooze, meet our staff, tour the building, and learn more about the work we do supporting Jewish students on campus. Then join us for Friday night services or dinner. There will be optional Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox student-led services prior to dinner. There will be Shabbat services on Saturday for the Orthodox community (and conservative community, game-time dependent), as well as Shabbat lunch, and Seudah Shlishit.
RSVP's are required for dinners. RSVP at https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/iSJ6W3ROeUpQpxH1bd0YvQ?t=1782915950.
Coffee & Donuts after Mass at St. Mary Student Parish
Sunday, October 25, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
St. Mary Student Parish, Newman Lounge - 331 Thompson St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Enjoy donuts after Mass on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Join us for a sweet treat and great conversation following the service!