REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED for discounted WKU vs. Troy football tickets, Family Tailgate meal tickets, Sunday’s Family Funday Brunch tickets, and t-shirt purchases.
However, there are still plenty of things to enjoy at Parent & Family Weekend if you missed the registration deadline!
To view of full schedule of events, visit https://www.wku.edu/pfw/schedule.php. Many student organizations have activities not listed on this calendar of events, so please check with your student about opportunities they may be involved in!
Event Spotlight
Donuts with Deans | Saturday, October 1 | 9-11 AM
Our colleges are excited to host you! Visit your student’s college and meet the Dean and faculty, plus, tour the facilities your student visits daily! Donuts, fruit, coffee, and water provided at each college location.
- Potter College of Arts & Letters - Fine Arts Center Room 166
- College of Health & Human Services - Academic Complex Front Lobby
- Gordon Ford College of Business - Grise Hall Back Lawn
- Ogden College of Science & Engineering - Ogden College Hall First Floor Lobby
- College of Education and Behavioral Sciences - Gary Ransdell Hall Student Success Center
Game Day Parking | Saturday, October 1
For game day parking and tailgating information, visit https://www.wku.edu/transportation/maps/2022_football_tailgating_map.pdf
Houchens-Smith Stadium Clear Bag Policy
Guests entering Houchens-Smith Stadium will be required to use a clear bag or a small clutch purse only - Learn More
Still Looking for Football Tickets?
While registration for discounted football tickets has closed, there are still football tickets available for purchase through the WKU Ticket Office at https://am.ticketmaster.com/wku/ism/RkIyMjEwMDE= , or purchase on game day at any Smith Stadium ticket window.
Family Dining Options
While registration has closed for meal tickets under the Parent and Family Tailgate Tent, WKU has a variety of dining options to enjoy. For campus dining options, visit https://www.wku.edu/wkurg/documents/fall2022hoursofoperation.pdf.
Tailgating Options
Families are allowed to bring a 9x9 or smaller pop-up tent and tailgate on their own. Tailgating areas open to the public at 8am on game days. Public tailgating locations are listed at https://www.wku.edu/transportation/maps/2022_football_tailgating_map.pdf. This includes South Lawn.
Family Photo with Big Red During Family Funday Brunch
If you missed registration for brunch, you can still bring your family to Feix Field at L.T. Smith Stadium and snap a family photo with Big Red under the goal post! Come anytime on Sunday, October 2 between 9:30-11:30am.
For more information about WKU Parent & Family Weekend, visit www.wku.edu/pfw.
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