2024 Parent & Family Weekend

Check out the ticket package and highlighted events below. View the list of events at go.fiu.edu/pfw. More events are being added to the lineup. We can't wait to see you there!

• The Parent and Family Package will be sold on Eventbrite and will be available for pickup starting Monday, September 23 through Saturday, September 28 (limited hours). The package will include an entrance to the Parent and Family Football Tailgate Event on Saturday, September 28, a clear FIU-themed stadium bag with FIU goodies valued for only $40! Make sure to wear FIU gear to celebrate the weekend!

Note: You can attend any free events and experiences on campus and/or purchase optional ticketed events and FIU limited edition swag items listed below. Please pick up a complimentary FIU Parent and Family Weekend Lanyard in GC 189 from September 23 – September 28 and wear it across campus to receive access to participating campus locations.

• FIU Campus Tours - Tours will be available for FIU parents and family members on Friday, September 27 at 3 PM as well as on Saturday, September 28 at 11 AM. Register for a free tour by clicking or by visiting go.fiu.edu/campustour.
• Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Student: Stories and Advice from Parents and the FIU Pride Center - Saturday, September 28, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Everglades Hall Multipurpose Room. The panel will focus on the stories of parents of diverse backgrounds with children representing the diverse spectrum of LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences! This event is free and open to all members of the FIU community.
• FIU Parent and Family Tailgate - Saturday, September 28 from 3:00 - 6 pm in at the Modesto Maidique Campus near the FIU Football Stadium. Tailgate location to be released via e-mail to participants. This is a great opportunity for parents and family members to interact with members of the FIU community and mingle with other families, show your Panther Pride, and enjoy food and refreshments before the football game! You must buy a Parent and Family package to enter this event.
• FIU Football Tunnel Formation - Reserve your spot in this Eventbrite link! Parent & Family Weekend attendees will have the opportunity to form the tunnel on the field for the football team to run through as they take the field to play the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs! Participants (non-FIU students) must purchase a football game ticket to participate in the gameday tunnel inside the stadium. Students have free entry to all FIU Home Football Games with their FIU OneCard. The time and meetup location will be sent out closer to game day. Please RSVP in this Eventbrite link as well.

• FIU Football vs. Louisiana Tech (Ticket Link TBD) Kickoff is at 6:00 PM, FIU Stadium - Cheer our Panthers on to a victory against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs! Make sure to wear your Biscayne Blue gear, purchase your discounted family game ticket, and get excited for the game!

• Purchase a limited-edition FIU Parent and Family Straw hat for only $30!

• If you are an FIU alumnus/alumna and currently have an enrolled student, purchase a Panther Legacy Pin for only $12 to be a part of a new campus tradition where your student can wear this pin to special events on campus and graduation! It would include an FIU Panther Legacy Pin, a small storage bag, and a certificate!

Additional Parent and Family Weekend Activities:

In addition to our events taking place from Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29, we encourage you to participate in our programs hosted by various departments and tour the city of Miami. For an up-to-date listing of events and to RSVP for additional events, check out go.fiu.edu/pfw.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Florida International University, 11200 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, United States