Family Weekend

When is Family Weekend?

Family Weekend 2022 will take place Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6.

What is Family Weekend?

Family Weekend is a long-standing ASU tradition held during the fall semester. Current students invite their families to join them on campus for a weekend of events to celebrate Sun Devil spirit and traditions. Family members of all ages can enjoy activities hosted by academic colleges, campus departments and Sun Devil Athletics.

Who can attend?

Any ASU affiliated families — students, staff, faculty, alumni and their family members and guests of all ages are welcome to attend.

What is the cost of attending Family Weekend?

Registrations cost $20 per student and $30 per guest. Children 5 and under are admitted at no cost.

Family Weekend tickets include:

• Events, tours and open houses across all four campus locations that showcase ASU spirit, pride and tradition.
• Ticket to the ASU Family Blockparty including food, games and activities for the whole family.
• A code to purchase discounted tickets to the UCLA vs. ASU football game on Saturday, Nov. 5. Families attending Family Weekend will have exclusive access to purchase Football tickets before general sale to the public.
• Clear stadium bag for your family to use at athletic events, including the football game against Pac-12 rival UCLA.
• An all-access pass to all four of the Sun Devil Fitness Complexes.
• Free use of the ASU Intercampus shuttles.

Where should we stay for family weekend?

Families can choose from a variety of accommodations to best suit their needs. Registrants will receive information about booking through the Family Weekend room blocks held at hotels near each campus location. For additional information on traveling to ASU, go to https://visit.asu.edu/travel.

What time should families arrive in town on Friday?

Check-in will begin at each campus the morning of Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, with events beginning at midday. Be sure to review the Family Weekend calendar of events to plan your visit.

Who can I contact for more information about Family Weekend or for assistance with registration questions?

You can contact the ASU Family office at familyweekend@asu.edu.

Where do I check-in for Family Weekend?

You will check in at the campus you selected when you registered for Family Weekend.

Check in Times/Locations

• Downtown Phoenix Campus: Friday, Nov. 5 | noon–6 p.m.
  Student Center @ The Post Office
• Polytechnic Campus: Friday, Nov. 5 | noon–6 p.m.
  Student Union
• Tempe Campus: Friday, Nov. 5 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 6 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
  Sun Devil Marketplace @ College Avenue Commons
• West Campus: Friday, Nov. 5 | 2–6 p.m
  Sun Devil Fitness Complex - West

Check-in locations will be provided in your confirmation email after you complete registration. Reminders will be sent out in emails leading up to the event date.

Can I go to class with my student?

Most faculty members will allow guests to visit their classrooms during Family Weekend. Have your student check with his or her individual professors prior to your visit.

When will the full schedule of events be available to participants?

The full Family Weekend 2022 schedule will be released in Fall to help families plan their weekend. All participants will be emailed the schedule, which will also be posted on this website.

Are football tickets included with Family Weekend registration?

No. Football tickets need to be purchased separately through Sun Devil Athletics. However, once you pay for the Family Weekend registration, a discount code to use when you purchase football tickets is made available at the end of successful registration in addition to the event confirmation email.

Do students need to purchase tickets to the football game?

If the student would like to sit with his or her family, then he or she will need to purchase a ticket. However, fee-paying students may sit in the student section for no charge, just like any other home football game.

Where do I park for check-in? Is it free?

Pay-by-hour parking for Friday check-in and events is available at any daily/hourly lot. For close access to check-in, we recommend:

• Downtown Phoenix - UC2 and UCENT lots.
• Polytechnic - Lot 49 surface lot parking
• Tempe - Fulton Center garage on University Dr. and College Ave
• West - North Zone parking with overflow available in the South Zone, Lot 20.

Where can I park on Saturday for events?

• Downtown Phoenix- Campus and City lots and metered parking available. See the ASU campus parking website for additional details. Be sure to also grab a Family Weekend Guide provided at check-in for further event information and parking options.
• Tempe- Most of Tempe campus parking is used for Game Day activities. See game day parking for more information.
• Polytechnic & West- Parking restrictions are not enforced on weekends in lots on the West and Polytechnic campuses.

Where can I park on Saturday for the game in Tempe?

All parking for the game on Saturday will adhere to the game day guidelines. Guest/Pay lots open 3.5 hours prior to kick-off (4:00 p.m. for the USC game), and rates range from $20-40 depending on the lot. Please see the parking map for further details.

Is parking available on Sunday?

Open lots, metered parking open where available at no cost. Please observe posted parking regulations for information.

Who can I contact if we need transportation on campus?

ADA Cart service will be available Saturday 10 a.m.- 2p.m. on the Tempe Campus to support guest participation in College and Game day activities. Individuals needing to access the service will receive a “DART cart access card” at check-in which will list the DART phone number and be utilized as their access pass.

What public transportation options are available?

The Valley Metro Rail is a regional rail system that runs from Mesa to Phoenix. You can hop on at either end — Dunlap and 19th Avenue, or Main Street and Gilbert Road — or at the many stops in between, including ASU’s Tempe and Downtown Phoenix campuses. Student fares are available. To travel to the Downtown Phoenix campus, utilize stop 15: Van Buren/Central Ave. For the Tempe Campus utilize either stop 25: Mill Ave/Third or 26: Veterans Way/College Ave. valleymetro.org/maps-schedules/rail.