Parent & Family Weekend

September 20-22, 2024

WKU Parent & Family Weekend 2025 information will be announced at a later date.

WKU Parent & Family Weekend

September 20-22, 2024

Western Kentucky University's Parent & Family Weekend is an exciting event for Hilltopper families! Join us for a weekend full of events for the whole family. We will also recognize the student-nominated "WKU Family of the Year!"

Watch:

WKU Parent & Family Weekend Video Preview

Schedule of Events

Western Kentucky University's annual Parent & Family Weekend is packed with events Friday-Sunday. One of the highlights of the weekend is the WKU Hilltopper Football game, so get ready to show your Hilltopper Spirit!

Plan Your Trip

Bowling Green, KY offers many lodging opportunities and we have maps to get you right to us. Plan your trip for local accommodations, directions, and parking.

Big Red running across the football field

Registration

Purchase t-shirts, tailgating, and/or football tickets for Parent & Family Weekend.

2023 WKU Family of the Year

The family of WKU junior Sydney Windhorst of Crestwood, Ky., was recognized as WKU’s 2023 Family of the Year. Read More

Nominate Your Family

WKU recognizes our students rely on the support of their family during their college experience and acknowledges this valuable contribution to our students' success and growth in college annual with the recognition of our Family of the Year during WKU Parent & Family Weekend.

Learn More

For more information about Parent & Family Weekend, contact Ginny Hensley, ginny.hensley@wku.edu

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