Thank you for registering for Family Weekend! We look forward to your visit in October.
Below are a few important reminders:
1. You will receive event materials upon check-in for Family Weekend, either Friday, October 14 or Saturday, October 15. Check-in timing and locations, as well as additional event information, will be available on the Family Weekend website in early fall.
2. If you need to make changes to your registration, please use the link provided in your confirmation email and make changes accordingly. Changes may be made to your Family Weekend registration through Monday, September 26, 2022. To make changes, click the registration link in your confirmation email. Family Weekend cancellations must be submitted on or before Monday, September 26 to receive a full refund. We are not able to issue refunds of Family Weekend registration after Monday, September 26.
3. You will receive more information from the Parent and Family Program by email prior to Family Weekend. Information will include updates, opportunities to purchase tickets for additional events, and further weekend details.
4. Purchase additional, discounted tickets to the Badger men's hockey game!
Badger Men’s Hockey vs. St. Cloud State (FRIDAY & SATURDAY)
Game Dates: Friday, October 14 & Saturday, October 15
Game Times: TBA
Location: Kohl Center / 601 W. Dayton Street
Discounted Family Weekend Price: $12 reserved seating plus fees
PURCHASE TICKETS
Cheer on the Badger Men's Hockey as they take on St. Cloud State during their home game opener for the 2022-23 season! Family Weekend participants receive an exclusive ticket discount when they pre-purchase online, until 5:00 p.m. the day of the game or while supplies last ($12 reserved seating plus fees). Please call the UW Athletic Ticket Office with questions at 608-262-1440.
RSVP events (Free, but limited in capacity and require sign-up)
These events are free with your Family Weekend registration, but we do kindly ask that you RSVP by Thursday, September 22 due to space capacities and catering orders. If you have questions, please email us at parent@uwmad.wisc.edu.
Friday, October 14th
Various session times between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Various locations around campus - see schedule once signed up for check-in and session locations
Whether you have a prospective #FutureBadger in the family, or just want to learn more about how to support your current Badgers, this is the event for you! Sign up to join campus partners for the Experience Wisconsin Open House - a build-your-own-day visit program that offers you a glimpse into a variety of opportunities and resources available at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Select from a variety of sessions that cover a host of topics, including housing, academic information sessions, and campus walking tours. Must use Visit Bucky account that your student used to sign up for admissions tours and information sessions or create a new account to sign up.
Chancellor’s Welcome Reception - RSVP Here (SATURDAY)
Saturday, October 15th
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., Chancellor's Remarks at 10:15 a.m.
Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
Great Hall, 4th floor
Don’t miss this official Family Weekend welcome and the first time that our new UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin will be speaking directly to you – the parents and family members of current Badgers. Come enjoy coffee and pastries, student music performances, giveaways, photo-ops with Bucky Badger and a welcome from university leadership. RSVP Here (Capacity of 400, overflow seating may be available)
Badger Family Fest - RSVP Here (SATURDAY)
Saturday, October 15th
11:00 am – 1:00 p.m.
Memorial Union Terrace, 800 Langdon Street
Meet and mingle with other UW-Madison families at this spirited event on the iconic Memorial Union Terrace. Enjoy music, a free cookout lunch*, photo-ops on the iconic Big Terrace chairs, yard games, arts and crafts and more! RSVP Here
*Brat, chips, beverage and cookie; GF and Vegetarian options available; Available to the first 1,500 attendees
Additional, ticketed events (For purchase):
Below you’ll find options to purchase tickets for men’s hockey games (Friday and Saturday) and a Wisconsin Singers Performance (Friday). Please note the separate purchase links and deadlines listed for each opportunity.
- Wisconsin Singers Performance (FRIDAY) - $11 General Seating
Date: Friday, October 14
Performance Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mills Hall, 455 North Park Street
Price: $11 per person
Purchase Tickets Here until noon on 10/14 (or while supplies last)
Nationally-renowned as the very first collegiate pop music ensemble that features song, dance, and live instrumentals, Wisconsin Singers has been touring the country since 1967 with brand new productions every year, created to engage audience members of any age. Featuring the top talents from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Wisconsin Singers entertains more than 50,000 annually with stellar vocals, stunning choreography, and spectacular big band sound from the past forty years. Tickets will be available to purchase online until noon on the day of show. Remaining tickets may also be available at the door. The box office outside will open at 7 p.m. the night of the show.
- Badger Men's Hockey (FRIDAY & SATURDAY)
Game Dates: Friday, October 14 & Saturday, October 15
Game Times: TBA
Location: Kohl Center / 601 W. Dayton Street
Discounted Family Weekend Price: $12 reserved seating plus fees
Purchase Tickets Here until 5 p.m. on game day (or while supplies last)
Cheer on Badger Men’s Hockey as they take on St. Cloud State during their home game opener for the 2022-23 season! Family Weekend participants receive an exclusive ticket discount when they pre-purchase online, until 5:00 p.m. on the day of the game or while supplies last ($12 reserved seating plus fees). Please call the UW Athletic Ticket Office with questions at 608-262-1440.
5. If you have any questions regarding Family Weekend overall, please contact the Parent and Family Program at parent@uwmad.wisc.edu or 1-877-262-3977.