U.Va.'s Family Weekend, sponsored and scheduled by the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs, is a wonderful opportunity for families to visit with their students and celebrate their accomplishments. The weekend also allows families to experience together the rich diversity of life on Grounds, familiarize parents with the many resources available to their students at the University, and give them a sense of the intellectual life on Grounds.

Family Weekend 2008 will take place October 24-26. We welcome you to take advantage of the myriad programs offered throughout the weekend. No registration is required to attend Family Weekend; however, some individual events may require pre-registration and/or an admission fee.

Please refer to the Family Weekend schedule for more information about these events.

Parking Information

FREE PARKING will be provided at John Paul Jones Arena on a first-come, first-served basis and for an hourly fee at the Central Grounds Parking Garage located along Emmet Street near Memorial Gym throughout the weekend.

Parking near Central Grounds and Scott Stadium is extremely limited on Friday. On Saturday, more parking lots are open for general use. Please note posted signs at lot entrances for specific restrictions.

Parking for people with disabilities is available on Central Grounds. Persons with auto tags identified with the handicapped logo may park in metered or specially designated spaces. During the University Forum, persons with handicapped auto tags may park on McCormick Road as posted.

For more information about parking during Family Weekend, including handicapped parking and bus service information, please go to the Parking and Shuttles page.

Travel & Accommodations

The University of Virginia is easily accessible from I-64. Directions.

If you need overnight accommodations for the weekend, we recommend that you make your reservations early, as area hotels tend to fill up quickly. For a list of hotels in the Charlottesville area, please visit http://www.virginia.edu/placestostay.html.

Recreational Facilities

Exercise, play tennis, or swim at the University’s recreation facilities during your visit to Grounds. Call the Intramural-Recreational Sports Hotline (434-924-PLAY) for hours of operation, or stop by any recreation center and inquire about family workout opportunities. (No admission charge for family members during Family Weekend.)

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