Parents' Weekend 2010

November 12–14, 2010
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association®.
Parents of new UW students and past participants of Parents' Weekend are invited to come to campus for First-Year Parents' Weekend. Learn what life is like at the UW today and participate in your student's UW experience.

New this year: online registration opens in June. Take advantage of early registration to secure your package at this memorable campus tradition. Check back in June to register!

The Red ShirtTM — A fashionable way to give back

Add The Red Shirt to your First-Year Parents' Weekend registration and pick up your shirt(s) at check-in on November 13. No shipping costs!

This year’s collectible design celebrates a century of song, as “On, Wisconsin” turns 100. So put on the only shirt that rallies Badger fans everywhere and gives back to UW students and alumni.

2010 Schedule of Events

The following events are scheduled for 2010 First-Year Parents' Weekend. Check back often for more events to be scheduled. Check out the 2009 FPW schedule for a recap of this memorable campus experience.

Check-InWisconsin Alumni Association, 650 North Lake Street
Pick up your materials and tickets for this lively campus weekend, as well as get questions answered about parking, student involvement opportunities and more from WAA customer service specialists. Please note: this event is check-in only. Advance registration is required.

Photo Opportunities with Bucky Badger
To make the entire weekend even more memorable, get a picture taken with Bucky Badger.

Afternoon Lectures

  • Keys to Financial Success in College
    Financial experts will give tips on budgeting, how to build a solid credit history and ways to avoid identity theft and scams. Plus, there will be an opportunity to set up one-on-one appointments after the event.
    Co-sponsored by the UW Credit Union

  • The Science of Drinking
    UW Professor Kevin Strang will discuss challenges students face with alcohol.

  • Making a Second-Year Housing Decision
    Learn about second-year housing options, including tenant rights, responsibilities and benefits of continuing to live in UW Residence Halls. This session will include a student panel discussion.
    Co-sponsored by University Housing and Campus Area Housing

  • Welcome and UW Q&A Session
    Tripp Commons , Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street
    Meet Paula Bonner, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, as she officially welcomes you to FPW. Then, get answers to your questions about academics, tuition, campus life and more with UW faculty and staff.

Parent Reception
Join UW-Madison Deans, Directors and the Parent Program staff for an hors d'oeuvre reception.
Hosted by UW Parent Program

Pre-Game BADGER HUDDLE® Tailgate
Field House, Camp Randall Stadium
Food, fun, fans and the Field House! Throw in live music and appearances by Bucky, the Spirit Squad and members of the Marching Band, and you’ll take part in some classic pre-game festivities before watching a classic Big Ten matchup.

Football Game: Wisconsin vs. Indiana
Game Time TBA, Camp Randall Stadium
Catch all the action as the Badgers battle the Indiana Hoosiers. A limited number of tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats for the game are located in the south end zone of Camp Randall Stadium.

Farewell Brunch
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Great Hall, Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street
Treat yourself (and your student) to a delicious, buffet-style meal before heading home.