Family Weekend Registration
Family Weekend provides a unique opportunity to visit campus, meet Cornell staff and other Cornell families, and participate in numerous events and activities. The weekend activities allow you to create your own schedule; you select those events you wish to participate in, either on your own or with your student.
Be sure to review the schedule of events and other important Family Weekend details before proceeding to the online registration site. There is an overall Family Weekend Registration Fee, and additional events requiring fees and/or advance registration are linked below. Most, but not all, of the weekend’s activities are included in your registration fee. Families can create their own schedules and choose which events, sessions, and activities they would like to attend based on availability, interest, and budget.
Explore the Schedule of Events
Registration
Registration will open on September 8 at 1:00 pm ET.
Please note that you must sign in or create an account before beginning the registration process. To create an account, click the sign-in button in the top right corner, and click Register for Free to create your account. If you have previously purchased Cornell Athletic tickets you may have already created an account.
The registration fee is required to attend any part of Family Weekend, and each individual family member must be registered.
Early Bird | $32 per person | Thursday, September 8 at 1:00 pm ET to Sunday, September 29 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
Standard | $42 per person | Sunday, September 29 to Sunday, October 19 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
Registration provides access to Family Weekend events, educational sessions, and workshops for one (1) person, as well as Family Weekend materials and Cornell Family souvenir items.
- All events are first-come, first-seated, and some events will sell out/reach capacity quickly.
- No registration fee for current Cornell students or children under five (5). Children under five (5) must be registered.
- Cornell students will be included in their family’s registration.
- Anyone under 18 must attend with a registered parent, family member, or guardian.
- Tickets are only sold online. Additional ticketed events are limited and may sell out.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and an email with all of your tickets, including tickets for add-on events. Please keep a copy of this for your records. You can also add your tickets to your Apple or Google Wallet.
Add-On Event Tickets
Add to your Family Weekend fun! Separate tickets are required to attend ticketed events. Those not linked below can be added during registration. If your student will attend with you, a separate ticket will be required unless noted below. Students may claim a ticket to qualifying athletic events at no charge. All attendees must be registered for Family Weekend to attend any add-on event, except the Twilight Concert or Athletic events.
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
Friday, October 31 | Dinner at the Statler | |
Saturday, November 1 | Family Celebration Lunch | $12 per person |
Saturday, November 1 | Build Your Own Pizza with Cornell Dining in the Discovery Kitchen | $25 per person |
Saturday, November 1 | Build Your Own Pizza with Cornell Dining in the Discovery Kitchen | $25 per person |
Sunday, November 2 | Sunday Family Brunch | |
Sunday, November 2 | Sunday Family Brunch | |
Sunday, November 2 | Sunday Family Brunch |
Questions about our events? Please reach out to Parent & Family Programs with all questions about add-on events. The Statler Hotel cannot assist with questions about Dinner at the Statler or Family Brunch at the Statler. These events are separate from reservations at Taverna Banfi located in the hotel.
| Athletic and Chorus Events | ||
|---|---|---|
Friday, October 31 | Women’s Hockey vs. Yale | General Admission: $8 ($6 for 62+ or 12 & under) |
Saturday, November 1 | Football vs. Princeton | Crescent General Admission: $15 ($10 for 62+ or 12 & under) |
Saturday, November 1 | Women’s Hockey vs. Brown | General Admission: $8 ($6 for 62+ or 12 & under) |
Saturday, November 1 | Cornell University Chorus 2025 Twilight Concert | $15 per person |
Athletic tickets and Chorus tickets are non-refundable.
Family Weekend Merchandise
Show your Big Red pride and commemorate an unforgettable Family Weekend with our exclusive Cornell Family Weekend t-shirt! This limited-edition shirt is made from high-quality, comfortable fabric and features a stylish design that celebrates your connection to Cornell. Don't miss out on this perfect keepsake—grab yours today and proudly wear your Cornell spirit!
| Item | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
2025 Family Weekend T-Shirt  
| $20 | Available Sizes: Adult Small to 3X-Large Unisex Heavy Cotton™ T-Shirt |
Proud Cornell Family Tumbler
| $30 | This travel mug hold 40 ounces and stays cold for up to 11 hours and hot for up to 7 hours with its copper lining and insulated double wall stainless steel. Each mug is strong and durable, from its handle to a convenient screw-on clear straw lid with a twist closure, giving you the option of drinking with or without the included removable straw. |
Proud Cornell Family Sweatshirt Blanket 
| $45 | Heavy Blend Fleece Stadium Gildan Sweatshirt Blanket |
Orders close October 5. All merchandise will be available for pickup at the Family Weekend Welcome Center. Items will not be for sale onsite at Family Weekend, so be sure to order your items in advance via the Family Weekend online registration form.