VCU Families

Family Weekend is a time for families to connect with their student, VCU, and the Richmond community through a series of events planned with them in mind. It is a time to also connect with your RAMily - all the other students, families, faculty, and staff at VCU!

Family Weekend is for our entire RAMily! We welcome all students and anyone they consider to be family to spend the weekend with us!

VCU Family Weekend will be October 18-20, 2024. 

No. We hope our Rams will bring as many people as they want to celebrate with us! Most events are first-come, first-served and have space limitations, so please arrive early to get a spot or ensure you provide an accurate headcount when registering for events that may require advanced registration.

You will register online for Family Weekend in the Ramily Connection Portal. Some special events will require a separate sign-up on various partner websites. These will be clearly indicated on the Family Weekend schedule. You must register for Family Weekend in the Ramily Connection Portal to access any Family Weekend event. 

VCU Family Weekend events begin around noon on Friday and end in the afternoon on Sunday. Families may arrive at any time and should consult the schedule to determine when they would like to be on campus. Check-in will begin Friday afternoon and remain open through Saturday morning. 

The current schedule of events can be accessed here. New events may be added and details might change. The final schedule of events will be published by September 6, 2024. 

The total cost for Family Weekend varies based on the events you plan to participate in while you are exploring campus and the Richmond community and your accommodations! However, the registration fees are outlined in the table below. 

*VCU Students and children 3 and under are free

Your registration includes:

• Includes admittance to all Family Weekend events at a first-come, first-served basis, except premium events requiring an additional fee or donation, including but not limited to:
• Richmond Food Tours
• Ghost Tours
• Paint Parties
• VCU Athletics events
• VCU Theater Productions
• Outdoor Recreation Events (ex: Hiking and Rafting)
• VCU Family Council 0.5k Donut Walk
• “Proud Member of the Ramily” Wristband and Family Weekend T-shirt
• Meal at Ramily Rally on Saturday, October 19
• Free first-come, first-served parking at the following on-campus garages:
• Broad Street Deck
• Cary Street Deck
• Access to the Cary Street Gym
• Special Family Weekend discounts at participating businesses

Registering early allows us to know who to expect and allows you to have the maximum time to plan your weekend; however, registration for Family Weekend does not close. You should register in advance to secure admission to special events. However, we accept on-site registration at check-in. 

Registration fees do increase on the following dates:

*VCU Students and children 3 and under are free

No refunds or exchanges are available for Family Weekend purchases. For tickets purchased through one of our external partners, please check their refund policy before completing your purchase.

What is there to do around Richmond? 

Your student’s registration for Family Weekend is covered, but you will need to purchase tickets to special events if you wish for them to attend with you.

We are pleased to be able to offer free parking at the following parking facilities:

West Broad Street Deck

West Cary Street Deck

Parking will free at these locations until 4 p.m. on Sunday October 20th. There is also free and paid street parking.

We've partnered with Richmond Regional Tourism to welcome you to the Richmond area! Visit their Family Weekend 2024 page for information on discounted hotel rooms, tourism opportunities, and local events.

Dress comfortably and in layers as temperatures may vary throughout each day. October tends to be a bit cooler in Richmond, but we encourage you to check the weather a few days before as temperatures can be unpredictable.

Send an email to family@vcu.edu or call us on the Family Helpline at (804) 828-7322.