Plan Your Family Weekend Visit

We look forward to welcoming our Cornell families to campus this fall for Family Weekend, October 31-November 2, 2025!

• Registration will open in early September 2025.
• A schedule overview will be available in early summer.
  • Family Weekend events typically run from mid-day Friday through mid-afternoon Sunday.
  • For a preview of typical activities, you can review our 2024 Family Weekend schedule.
• The complete schedule of events will be posted in late August.

Check-In Location

Family Weekend check-in will take place in the Toni Morrison Hall Multipurpose Room. Specific check-in times will be announced this summer.

Lodging & Transportation

Hotels and accommodations in the area fill up quickly for Family Weekend. We strongly encourage you to make your lodging reservations as early as possible. Check out lodging options in the Ithaca area.

If you are traveling from outside the area, check out the Getting to Campus page for information on transportation to campus, public transit, and the region around Ithaca and the Finger Lakes.

Dining

Families can enjoy eating at various Cornell Dining locations across campus. Most locations are cashless and accept credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Students may use guest meals for family members in dining halls.

Parking

Campus parking rules will be in effect during Family Weekend. Certain lots will be available to families free of charge. Detailed parking information will be provided closer to the event.