Family Weekend 2023 Events
October 6th, 7th, 8th
Primary Location: Jean Hower Taber Student Union- 303 Carroll St. Akron
Schedule of events
Family Weekend coincides with UA's Homecoming celebration. Join us for a series of fun events from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning!
What's plannedRegistration
Family Weekend pre-registration has closed. You can register in-person on Friday, October 6th from 3:00-6:00pm & Saturday, October 7th from 9:00am-Noon, in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union 1st floor across from the Barnes & Noble Bookstore! We are excited to welcome our Zip Families!
Tailgate and football game
Before the big game, join us at the official Homecoming Tailgate.
Then come cheer on the Zips when they take on the Northern Illinois Huskies.
Hotels
Make it a weekend! Akron offers a variety of overnight accommodations, including some close to campus.
Hotel discountsThe University of Akron Homecoming and Family weekend t-shirt
T-shirts will be available for purchase for $10 at the t-shirt tent.
Discounts
During check-in, be sure to ask about a list of discounts around the Akron area for Family Weekend guests.