Where can I find the Parents Weekend ID number that is required to use the online registration form?

What do I do if I don't receive a Parents WeekendID number?

What is the best time to arrive in Ann Arbor?

I will arrive in Ann Arbor late Friday evening. Can my student pick up our registration materials?

Are divorced parents considered one family or two?

Will our tickets be mailed to us?

What are the parking options?

Can I purchase tickets during registration for Parents Weekend activities?

What is the cancellation policy?

Is it appropriate to bring my student's sibling(s) to Parents Weekend?

Should I buy tickets for my student to attend Parents Weekend activities?

If my ticket request cannot be filled, how will I be notified?

What can I bring into Michigan Stadium?

Q. Where can I find the Parents Weekend ID number that is required to use the online registration form?

A. The Parents Weekend ID number is a 6-digit number, located on the address label of the brochure or postcard which will be mailed to the student's permanent address in early September. Please note that the PWID number uses 6 numbers, without any punctuation marks (such as / or .) Enter this number exactly as it appears on the label, and be sure to enter your student's last name on the login screen. If you have trouble finding the PWID, please call (734) 764-6413 for assistance.

What do I do if I don't receive a Parents Weekend ID number?

Invitations will be mailed out in early September with the Parents Weekend ID number printed on the address label. If you do not receive a Parents Weekend invitation in the mail by mid-September and you wish to order tickets to Parents Weekend event, please call (734) 764-6413 BEFORE September 17, to receive your Parents Weekend ID number by phone.

Q. What is the best time to arrive in Ann Arbor?

A. We recommend that you arrive in Ann Arbor Friday morning. Parents Weekend check-in begins at 10:00 a.m. and events begin at 10:00 a.m. The majority of the free events available to registered Parents Weekend participants occur during the day on Friday.

Q. I will arrive in Ann Arbor late Friday evening. Can my student pick up our registration materials?
A. Yes, students can pick up Parents Weekend materials at the registration site located in the Michigan Union on Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Students must show their UM ID card to pick up registration materials.

Q. Are divorced parents considered one family or two?

A. Divorced parents are considered two separate families. As a result, divorced parents must complete separate registration forms, pay separate registration fees, and are eligible for separate pairs of football tickets.

However, invitations with the required Parents Weekend ID number will only be sent to the student's permanent address on file with the University. If you are a parent who does NOT live at the student's permanent address, but wish to receive a Parents Weekend ID number, email parents.weekend@umich.edu with your name and address, your student's name and UMID number or birthdate, no later than August 1 to receive a Parents Weekend invitation with PWID number.

Q. Will our tickets be mailed to us?
A. No. Tickets for Parents Weekend events must be picked up at the Michigan Union on Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Q. What are the parking options?
A. Parking will be very limited during Parents Weekend, as it always is in Ann Arbor. We recommend using public transportation whenever possible. Information about parking and public transportation will be mailed with the Parents Weekend confirmation materials. For details about parking during the football game, visit mgoblue.com.

Q. Can I purchase tickets during check-in for Parents Weekend activities?
A. All Parents Weekend activities usually sell out in advance, and we do not expect to have any leftover tickets to sell at check-in. However, if there are any unsold tickets, they will be available for purchase at check-in.

Q. What is the cancellation policy?
A. We must receive written confirmation of all changes and cancellations by October 17, 2008. Those families who cancel before October 17, 2008 will receive a refund for tickets purchased through the Parents Weekend registration form, less the non-refundable registration fee, 2-3 weeks after the request is received. Refunds will not be issued after October 17 for any reason. Cancellation requests can be mailed to: ONSP, 1100 LSA Building, 500 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1316 or faxed to (734) 764-6291. Cancellation requests cannot be made by phone.

Q. Is it appropriate to bring my student's sibling(s) to Parents Weekend?
A. Siblings are welcome to attend Parents Weekend activities, but keep in mind that most of the ticketed events will sell out. In particular, families are limited to two football tickets (no exceptions) and therefore some family members may not be able to attend the football game. Events are intended for adults and college-aged students. As a result, teenaged siblings may also enjoy the events, but younger siblings may not. However, Ann Arbor is a family-friendly town and there may be many events and activities of interest to younger children that are not affiliated with the Parents Weekend program. The Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has information for visitors of all ages.

Siblings are also encouraged to visit during Siblings Weekend during Winter Term, sponsored by the Residence Hall Association (RHA).

Q. Should I buy tickets for my U-M student to attend Parents Weekend activities?
A. Yes, we encourage you to attend events with your student. All ticketed events require tickets for each person attending, including the U-M student. Students are not admitted to the events without a ticket.

Q. If my ticket request cannot be filled, how will I be notified?
A. As you register online, you will be immediately notified if tickets for a particular event are sold out.

Q. What can I bring into Michigan Stadium?
A. Due to security concerns, there are restrictions on what can be carried into the stadium. Prohibited items include certain purses, coolers, containers, and many other items. Click here for a complete list of permitted and prohibited items. You will be denied access to the stadium if you carry one of these items.

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