Division of Student Affairs
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Dear parents and families:
I am thrilled to welcome you back to campus for Parent & Family Weekend (PFW)! This weekend is all about connection and celebration—experiencing campus life alongside your student, discovering the many resources that help them thrive, and learning more about our community.
While the weekend is full of fantastic opportunities, I would like to call attention to a few of my favorites:
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Dr. G’s Fun House is on Friday from 3:30-5 p.m. We host this “high fun, low time commitment” event for your student a few times every year.
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- The weekend wraps up with a chance to get outside for the WashU Fun Run/Walk on Sunday.
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Many more opportunities to engage with our entire WashU community are included below. I look forward to seeing all of you soon!
Warmly,
Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
@akgonzal327
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Parent & Family Weekend check-in |
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Parent & Family Weekend Check-in will take place at the Student Transitions & Engagement office, located in the lower level of Umrath House on the South 40, across from the Bear’s Den. Families will have an opportunity to register on-site. Tickets will be available for purchase to events that are not sold out, as well as the official 2025 PFW long sleeve shirt, while quantities last.
All families who pre-purchased tickets or shirts will collect these items at the Parent & Family Weekend Check-in location. Your student is welcome to pick up your pre-purchased items if they provide the name and email address of the purchaser at the point of check-in.
Check-in and registration is open during the following times:
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| Friday, September 26, 12-2 p.m. | Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge
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The WashU Alumni Association invites alumni and their students to stop by Holmes Lounge for an alumni family lunch. Register in advance.
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| Friday, September 26, 3:30-5 p.m. | Mudd Field
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Stop in for a meet-and-greet with Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Anna “Dr. G” Gonzalez, and experience a Dr. G Fun House!
Rain location: Danforth University Center, Tisch Commons
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| Friday, September 26, 8-9:30 p.m. | E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall, 560 Music Center
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Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment by some of WashU’s talented a cappella groups.
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| Saturday, September 27, 8-9 a.m. | Edison Courtyard
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Parents and family members are invited to enjoy free coffee and pastries while connecting with one another and Student Affairs staff before Saturday morning programming begins.
Rain location: Umrath Lounge
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| Saturday, September 27, 9:15-10:15 a.m. | Graham Chapel
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Chancellor Andrew D. Martin will be speaking at Graham Chapel to discuss the educational experience of the university’s undergraduate students.
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| Saturday, September 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Graham Chapel
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Join the Division of Student Affairs for an interactive presentation and discussion about issues facing today’s students.
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| Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Simon Parking Lot
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Join other Bear families, faculty and staff to try some of St. Louis’ delicious food trucks before the football game. Food trucks accept cash or card. Games and activities are included!
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| Saturday, September 27, 1-4 p.m. | Francis Olympic Field
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Cheer on the WashU Bears as they face North Central College.
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| Sunday, September 28, 7:30-9 a.m. | Francis Olympic Field, Sumers Recreation Center
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Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking for a leisurely stroll, this event is perfect for all fitness levels and ages. The 5K kicks off at 7:30 a.m. followed by the 1 Mile Fun Run at 7:45 a.m. Registration is accepted on-site and includes a WashU bucket hat!
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| Sunday, September 28, 12-1 p.m. | Kemper Art Museum
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Enjoy an engaging and interactive tour of the fall special exhibition, Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection.
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| Sunday, September 28, 3-4 p.m. | E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall, 560 Music Center
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Cap off your Parent & Family Weekend with a high-energy, family-friendly concert you won’t want to miss.
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Events marked with an * require a ticket. Remaining tickets will be sold on-site at the check-in station while quantities last.
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Free visitor parking is available during Parent & Family Weekend in the garages of the Danforth University Center (DUC), Snow Way, and Millbrook on the Danforth Campus, as well as in Shepley and Wallace Garages on the South 40.
You may also park in any unreserved space—those not marked as red or accessible—in any zone, from 5 p.m. CT Friday, September 26 through 7 a.m. CT on Monday, September 29. Learn more about parking at WashU.
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Washington University in St. Louis
1 Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu
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