Family Weekend FAQ
If you registered for Family Weekend online, you're all set! Registration is electronic. Just provide the name used at registration at early check in or Friday check in to receive your welcome bag.
Early On-Site Check In
Early check in will be held Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday September 22 in the Kimbo Art Gallery in the William Pitt Union from 10am-2pm. Students may stop by to check in their registered visitors. Check in process will include receiving a welcome bag, and picking up any requested housing access wristbands.
Friday, September 23, noon - 6pm - Check In Station
Registered families can check in on Friday, September 23 from noon-6pm in the Kimbo Art Gallery in the William Pitt Union
Yes, you can request a cancellation of your registration and a refund until Thursday, September 22. Refund requests should be emailed to parents@pitt.edu. Refunds will be processed after September 26.
All visiting families can request housing access wristbands to visit their student in their Residence Hall. Visitors must be accompanied by their student. Wristbands will be available for pick up during on-site check in. Family members without access wristbands can sign in at the security booth per the visitor policy.
To access the residence halls, you will need to be escorted by your student (the resident of the hall) and show your wristband to the security guard at the entrance booth.
Building access with your wristband is permitted during the following days/hours -
Friday, September 23, 9am-9pm
Saturday, September 24, 9am-6pm
Sunday, September 25, 9am-6pm
We recommend using either the Soldiers and Sailors Garage or Park Mobile. Soldiers and Sailors weekend rates start Friday after 4PM. The cost is five dollars per day. However, please note that the garage closes from Midnight to 8AM.
Visitors looking for in and out parking privileges should consider using Park Mobile. Park Mobile gives non-permit holders the ability to park in University owned garages and lots for low daily rates. This includes various different lots and garages all over campus for rates such as $8, $12, and even $5 for the entire day.
It is also based off a reservation system, so you can reserve a spot in a garage/lot weeks ahead of time. Do keep in mind since it is based on reservations, we recommend reserving a space at least three days ahead of time.
Additional Park Mobile Details - ParkMobile | Parking, Transportation & Services | University of Pittsburgh
Yes, visiting families are able to use the Pitt Shuttles while on campus for Family Weekend.
Early On-Site Check In
Early check in will be held Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday September 22 in the Kimbo Art Gallery in the William Pitt Union from 10am-2pm. Students may stop by to check in their registered visitors. Check in process will include receiving a welcome bag, and picking up any requested housing access wristbands.
All football game ticket questions should be directed to tickets@athletics.pitt.edu
Family Weekend Schedule Overview
Early On-Site Check In
Early check in will be held Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday September 22 in the Kimbo Art Gallery in the William Pitt Union from 10am-2pm. Students may stop by to check in their registered visitors. Check in process will include receiving a welcome bag, and picking up any requested housing access wristbands.
noon - 6pm - Check In Station
Registered families can check in on Friday, September 23 from noon-6pm in the Kimbo Art Gallery in the William Pitt Union.
6-7:30pm - Welcome Reception, William Pitt Union Assembly Room
Join us for the official kickoff to Pitt Family Weekend 2022! Enjoy time with other families, students, and staff from around campus. There will be a welcoming address from Dean of Students, Dr. Carla Panzella. Appetizers and light refreshments will be served.
8:00-10:00pm - Family Bingo, William Pitt Union Ballroom
B-I-N-G-O! Join fellow Pitt families for some fun and nostalgia with a game of Bingo and the chance to win some great prizes. We anticipate that room capacities will be reached, if additional sign up is needed for BINGO, families will be emailed.
Morning Coffee Station, William Pitt Union Fifth Avenue Plaza Area (outside of WPU entrance)
Please enjoy a self serve coffee and tea station to start your morning. Supplies available while they last.
10am-4pm, Cathedral of Learning Nationality Rooms Open House
Self guided tours of the renowned Nationality Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning
Please complete this interest form to help the Nationality Room staff prepare for visitors
Nationality Rooms will be open-doors. Come over to walk through the rooms. This is NOT a guided tour opportunity, but it is a chance to walk through at your leisure and see these unique cultural community and academic spaces. Some guides of the Nationality Rooms will be periodically stationed in the hallways to assist if there are questions.
Nationality Rooms will also be open Sunday, September 25 from 11am-3pm.
noon, Pitt vs. Rhode Island Football Game, Acrisure Stadium
Scroll down for details about the football game.
9-11am, Farewell Grab and Go Brunch, William Pitt Union Assembly Room
Breakfast is on us. Grab and go breakfast options will be provided to fuel your trip home and ease your goodbyes from campus.
11am-3pm, Cathedral of Learning Nationality Rooms Open House
Self guided tours of the renowned Nationality Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning
Please complete this interest form to help the Nationality Room staff prepare for visitors
Nationality Rooms will be open-doors. Come over to walk through the rooms. This is NOT a guided tour opportunity, but it is a chance to walk through at your leisure and see these unique cultural community and academic spaces. Some guides of the Nationality Rooms will be periodically stationed in the hallways to assist if there are questions.
Football Game Resources
Tickets will be coming from the email Fevo@me.com. Tickets will be delivered the week of the game. If you have not received an email 48 hours prior to kickoff, please reach out to the ticket office at tickets@athletics.pitt.edu.
Students that are a member of the Student Panther Club are eligible for 2 free buddy passes. You can claim their 2 buddy passes for this game by signing into their ticketing account, and clicking under Single Game Tickets -> Rhode Island. This will give you the opportunity to get up to 2 free tickets. Additional buddy passes (max of 2) can be purchased for $5 each in the same screen.
Students that have student tickets, but are not part of the Student Panther Club, have the option to buy 2 buddy passes for $5 each. You can sign into your ticketing account online, and buddy passes can be found under Single Game Tickets -> Rhode Island.
Information regarding student shuttles can be found here.
We encourage fans to purchase a parking pass in advance of kickoff. All single game parking can be reserved in advance through platforms like SpotHero, Park Mobile or StubHub.
For hotel information, please visit the Hotel Travel page with University discounted rates at local accommodations. This link and discounts provided by our University partners – On Location and Anthony Travel.