General Information
FAMILY WEEKEND 2009
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Registration
The registration site becomes active on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 and will close on Friday, September 18, 2009. Cancellations must be received by September 18 to be eligible for a refund. All refunds will be issued after Family Weekend during the month of October.
Families that have pre-registered for the weekend can pick up their information packets, including an updated schedule of activities and tickets to events, during check-in on Friday, October 2, 12:00pm to 5:00pm, in the Lower Lounge of the Whitten University Center.
Due to the nature of the Family Weekend program and the popularity of the University of Miami/University of Oklahoma football game, no on-site registration will be available this year. All registrations must be completed by the September 18 deadline or will be subject to cancellation.
Cost
Family Weekend Registration: $90.00 per person
Bus transportation to and from Land Shark Stadium for the football game: $20.00 per person
Bus tour of Coral Gables on Sunday, October 4: $20.00 per person
Included in the registration fee is a parking pass that is valid for the entire weekend. You will receive the parking pass via e-mail one week prior to Family Weekend. You will need to print out your parking pass and display it in the front windshield of your vehicle throughout the weekend. If you forget your pass, we will have them available at check-in. During Family Weekend, there will be ample parking available in non-restricted lots around campus. Please note that the parking permits are not valid in lots 303, 304B, parking meters, reserved spaces, or service spaces.
Transportation to Land Shark Stadium
Family Weekend participants have the option of choosing to drive and park at Land Shark Stadium at the cost of $25.00 per car or riding the student buses to and from Land Shark Stadium The cost for bus transportation is $20.00 per person and can be purchased during the registration process.
Local Accommodations
The University of Miami's Department of Travel Management offers detailed information regarding local hotels, airlines, and car rental services. The University has negotiated discounts with area hotels for parents and families when they come to South Florida for Family Weekend. Please visit the Travel Management Web site at www.miami.edu/travel, call 305-284-1087, or e-mail travel@miami.edu for more information.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Registration
The registration site becomes active on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 and will close on Friday, September 18, 2009. Cancellations must be received by September 18 to be eligible for a refund. All refunds will be issued after Family Weekend during the month of October.
Families that have pre-registered for the weekend can pick up their information packets, including an updated schedule of activities and tickets to events, during check-in on Friday, October 2, 12:00pm to 5:00pm, in the Lower Lounge of the Whitten University Center.
Due to the nature of the Family Weekend program and the popularity of the University of Miami/University of Oklahoma football game, no on-site registration will be available this year. All registrations must be completed by the September 18 deadline or will be subject to cancellation.
Cost
Family Weekend Registration: $90.00 per person
- Registration includes all Family Weekend events (unless a separate fee is noted below), a ticket to the UM vs. University of Oklahoma football game, a tailgate with President Shalala before the game, and a t-shirt.
Bus transportation to and from Land Shark Stadium for the football game: $20.00 per person
Bus tour of Coral Gables on Sunday, October 4: $20.00 per person
- Two tours will be available:
- 8:30am-10:00am
- 10:00am-11:30am
Included in the registration fee is a parking pass that is valid for the entire weekend. You will receive the parking pass via e-mail one week prior to Family Weekend. You will need to print out your parking pass and display it in the front windshield of your vehicle throughout the weekend. If you forget your pass, we will have them available at check-in. During Family Weekend, there will be ample parking available in non-restricted lots around campus. Please note that the parking permits are not valid in lots 303, 304B, parking meters, reserved spaces, or service spaces.
Transportation to Land Shark Stadium
Family Weekend participants have the option of choosing to drive and park at Land Shark Stadium at the cost of $25.00 per car or riding the student buses to and from Land Shark Stadium The cost for bus transportation is $20.00 per person and can be purchased during the registration process.
Local Accommodations
The University of Miami's Department of Travel Management offers detailed information regarding local hotels, airlines, and car rental services. The University has negotiated discounts with area hotels for parents and families when they come to South Florida for Family Weekend. Please visit the Travel Management Web site at www.miami.edu/travel, call 305-284-1087, or e-mail travel@miami.edu for more information.