About Family Weekend
Yes, registration is required and has a small fee. Our registration to Family Weekend includes a welcome bag, participant shirts, and access to exclusive Shocker family experiences?
| Registration Dates | WSU Student(s) | Adult Guests Ages 13 and Up |
Youth Guests Ages 12 and under |
|---|---|---|---|
|
FULL REGISTRATION |
Free | $25 | $12 |
| SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION | Free | $15 | $8 |
Registration Coming Soon
The 2024 Family Weekend planning is underway. Stay tuned for a complete schedule.
What to expect?
- Family Weekend kicks off at Braeburn Square with a Patio Party and Check-in on Friday, October 4 at 4:30 p.m.
- The 2024 Family Weekend is part of our annual celebration of Shocker Pride, Shocktoberfest. Saturday activities will include a parade, brew garden, entrepreneur market and Shocker Madness!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
Check-in & Patio Party
4:30 – 7 p.m. | Braeburn Square
Registered families can check-in at the Patio Party and will receive a custom Family Weekend shopping tote. Dinner is included with registration and families will receive a dinner voucher to be used at particpating Braeburn Square restaurants, and more.
Wichita State Men's Baseball
TIME TBA | Eck Stadium
Outdoor Movie
8 p.m. | Location TBA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
Check-in & Information Center
8:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Rhatigan Student Center – Information Desk
Need to check-in or have questions about an upcoming Family Weekend activity? Stop by the RSC Info desk for help.
Breakfast at Shocker Hall Dining
8-11 a.m. | Shocker Hall Cafeteria
Breakfast is included in registration and includes a waffle station, omelet station, and other specialty items for our family members and guests.
Entrepreneur Market
9-noon | RSC 142, Harvest Room
Not sure what resources are available to your student? Want to learn how to get connected?
Stop by the Parent and Family Meeting for information on how WSU Serves Your Shocker!
The meeting is hosted by Alicia Newell, Assistant Vice President for Retention & Assessment.
President's Garden Tour
10 a.m. - noon | The President's Residence
Join us at the residence of President Richard Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case for light refreshments and a self-guided walking tour of the properties gardens. Enjoy walking on the grounds of this home built in 1939. The front lawns have been the site of many university outdoor events throughout the years. President and First Gentleman enjoy gardening and hosting visitors in the beautiful, landscaped areas around the residence.
2 - 6 p.m. | Duerksen Amphitheatre
4 p.m. | Viewing area north of Hubbard Lawn
Shocker Madness
6 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
The final event of Shocktoberfest and Family Weekend is Shocker Madness! The event features on-court activities, pictures with Wu, the presentation of Shocktoberfest spirit winners, Royalty announcements, and presentations of the 2024 men's and women's athletic teams. After the presentations, stick around from a special guest performance!
As part of Family Weekend, families are invited to cheer on our Shocker athletes.
Discounted tickets are available for:
- Baseball on Saturday, October 4
- Volleyball on Sunday, October 6
Student tickets to Shocker Atheltic events are free and all tickets may be picked up at the specific venue on game day.
Family Weekend is not only for families of first-year students and it’s definitely not just for parents. All families, extended families, grade school siblings and supporters are welcome to join us!
Students are typically eager for a visit from home by this time in the semester. They may be tired, overwhelmed, or stressed and in need of some family time. By late September, students are generally settled in and have a regular routine. Ask them to take you to their favorite study spot or explore a nearby restaurant they've been wanting to try.
Make sure to discuss your student’s schedule for the weekend in advance. Classes are still in session on Friday and your student may have a study group, work, or student organization activities already on their calendar.
If a guest attending Family Weekend requires specific accommodations such as a wheelchair please contact our office to work through arrangements.
We strive to ensure there are ample options for various dietary needs at Family Weekend events. Dining menus and options on campus generally include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free food options. Please contact us for additional meal accommodations.
