Family Weekend

Register for Family Weekend 2024

Registration for Brandeis Family Weekend 2024 is now open! Register here!

Family Weekend is Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29. Programming will kick off on Friday mid-morning and continue through Sunday mid-day. 

Family Weekend is the perfect opportunity to visit your student, see their space, meet their friends, and catch up on the start of the semester! Autumn is a lovely time to come to campus, connect with the community, and experience all Brandeis University has to offer. 

Events
Events during the weekend will include: a welcome reception, presentations by Brandeis professors, Hillel Shabbat dinner, events that showcase student talent and creativity, a double header soccer tailgate experience, Family Bingo, religious services, opportunities to meet and speak with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs staff, and more! In the coming weeks, the weekend program will be posted on this website. 

Accommodations
We strongly recommend booking hotel accommodations early. 

Registration Fees

  • Family Weekend early registration is $25 per person for those who register by July 30.
  • Family Weekend regular registration is $30 per person for those who register between August 1 and September 6.
  • Registration is $35 for those who register between September 7-15.
  • Children 12 and under are free.
  • Pre-event registration closes on September 15 at 11:59pm ET. In-person registration will be available for $35 per person at check-in.

Additional Registration Information

  • Registration for Brandeis Family Weekend supports the costs involved in running the operational components of the program. 
  • Waiver of Fees: All families are welcome at Family Weekend. Registration fee waivers are available. For information on waivers, please reach out to the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudentsoffice@brandeis.edu.
  • Pre-registration for meals (including Shabbat): Be sure to register for meals that require pre-payment by clicking on the ‘Add to registration’ button on the registration page.