Family Weekend FAQs

Roc’s Welcome Package, $12 per person* – Roc’s Welcome Package is for families who want to visit their student and not attend any Family Weekend sponsored events with food. Each registrant will receive one welcome bag which includes Pitt branded items and a $10 voucher to be used at The Pittsburgh Stop, the outside vendor.  Families can purchase tailgate tickets with their registration. Football tickets can be purchased separately.

Panther Plus Package, $18 per person*  – Panther Plus Package is for families who want to participate in Family Weekend sponsored events with food (Welcome reception, late night social programming, Cathedral of Learning Nationality Room Tours, and Farewell Brunch). Each registrant will receive one welcome bag which includes Pitt branded items and a $10 voucher to be used at The Pittsburgh Stop, the outside vendor.  Families can purchase tailgate tickets with their registration. Football tickets can be purchased separately.

*Children 12 and under are free. Please indicate in your registration if you will be bringing any children under 12.

Each registration package is for one person. Visting families can purchase a mix of packages for each visitor based on their needs. Children 12 and under are free, please indicate if you are bringing a child(ren) at the time of registration. Children 12 and under will receive a welcome bag.

No, do not include the Pitt student you are visiting in the registration number. Pitt students do need a ticket to the Pitt Family Tailgate if they plan to attend.

After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a barcode. That barcode will be used for on-campus check in.

Registration will close on Friday, October 18. We are anticipating a large number of visiting families during Family Weekend. Some events may fill to room capacity, we will wait until people depart to safely allow others to enter.

All Panther Plus Package holders will receive a follow up email to select times for large events to assist with crowd control.

Family Weekend is a busy and exciting time on campus. We ask that families enjoy the energy on campus and have patience with the large crowds on campus.

Family Weekend on-campus check in will begin on Thursday, November 7 and end Saturday, November 9 in the morning. Students can check their families in prior to your arrival on campus.

Family Weekend registration cancellations made before October 25, 2024 will receive a refund. Cancellations received after October 25, 2024 will not receive a refund. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process from the time of cancellation. Families may request to change from the Panther Plus Package to the Roc's Welcome Package and receive a partial refund. Cancellations and registration changes should be emailed to parents@pitt.edu.

All football game ticket sales are final, and no refunds will be offered.

All visiting families can indicate a need to for a housing access wristband at the time of registration. Registrants will receive additional information to provide their wristband. 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, November 8, 9am-9pm
Saturday, November 9, 9am-6pm
Sunday, November 10, 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.

Yes, you can edit your registration information or change your registration package by sending an email to parents@pitt.edu.

All football game ticket questions should be directed to tickets@athletics.pitt.edu.

Yes, Pitt students do need a purchased ticket for the Pitt Family Tailgate.

Discounted tickets for visiting families can be purchased here. 2024 Family Weekend - Pitt Football vs. Virginia (fevo-enterprise.com).

Students may have an opportunity to get buddy passes for the game. Buddy passes will be released closer to the game and are only available in limited quantities. Buddy passes for the game will be limited and families should not depend on the buddy passes for tickets for the game.

To sit with your student, please purchase a ticket in the sections provided at a discounted rate.  

Student section seating is reserved for Pitt students.

Yes, visiting families are welcome to use the student shuttles to and from the game. Free shuttle service is offered for all Panther Football home games at Acrisure Stadium. Buses depart from University Place (near Nordenberg Hall), beginning 3.5 hours prior to kick-off and continuing through kick-off.

At Acrisure Stadium, buses will drop students off on Reedsdale Street near Gate C.

Return service from Acrisure Stadium begins at halftime on Reedsdale Street near Gate C and continues through the end of the game. Shuttles service from North Shore will begin service postgame. Students will be dropped off at the bus shelter on Bigelow Blvd.

Please click here for parking information around Acrisure Stadium. Please note that parking around Acrisure Stadium is limited. 

The Panthers Ticket Office can be contacted by phone at (800) 643-7488 or by email at tickets@athletics.pitt.edu.