Family Weekend



Always Orange, Forever Blue

Family Weekend is a highlight of a student college experience, giving families the opportunity to experience the Gator Nation! From lectures to student performances to athletic events, the campus is lively this time of year and we can’t wait to have you join your student on campus to see the place they call home.

Please explore our page and let us know if you have any questions by contacting us here.



Fall Family Weekend 

SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2026

We HAVE REACHED capacity

While registration is currently at capacity, spots may open as cancellations are processed. We do not have a waitlist, but we encourage families to check back periodically for availability by clicking the link below.

Updates will be shared right here on our website, as well as through the Gator Family Portal and on Instagram (@NewUFGators).


Register For Family Weekend


*Subject to change

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Check- in | Reitz Union, Room 2355

While My Student is Sleeping 

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Donuts with the Dean

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Housing Beyond Freshman Year

11:30 a.m.  – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch (Own Your Own)  

12:00, 1:00, & 2:00 p.m. | Teaching Kitchen Studio with Florida Fresh Dining | (Prior RSVP Required)

1:00-2:00 p.m. | Line Dancing |  (Prior RSVP Required)

1:00, 1:30, & 2:00 p.m. | Campus Photo-Op Tour with Peer Leaders and Preview Staffers

12:45-3:30 p.m. | Make Your Own Game Day Buttons

2:00-3:00 p.m. | First Generation Success Center & MFOS Social

2:00 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. | Craft-A-Gator | (Prior RSVP Required)  

While my student is in class  

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Resource Fair

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Dinner (Own Your Own)  

6:00 — 8:30 p.m. | Gator Family Kickoff


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