Frequently Asked Questions

Alumni and Parents Weekend at Homecoming is UC Berkeley’s largest annual gathering for thousands of alums, parents, and families to come together for three days of fun. Festivities include parties for milestone years and clubs and organizations, family events, Oski Wow Wow, Bear Affair Tailgate BBQ, the Homecoming football game, lectures and other learning opportunities, special tours, open houses, engagement with fellow Bears, and more. The dates of UC Berkeley’s next Homecoming will be posted in early 2025.

Confirm that we have your current contact information. Alums, submit your updates via the new My Berkeley alumni portal; parents and family members, fill out the Cal Parents & Families form; and friends, contact us directly.

We recorded many of the lectures and learning opportunities in 2024 and posted the videos in a YouTube playlist. The direct links for the virtual and hybrid events were also posted on the individual event pages. If you’re looking for even more content, you can revisit the 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020 playlists.

Online registration is now closed! On-site registration is available on a first-come, first served basis at increased cost. Please call 888.UNIV.CAL (888.864.8225) or send us a message if you have questions. We will do our best to help you.

Prices vary based on the events you choose to attend. The Class Pass costs $40 and provides access to lectures, tours, open houses, and all of the amenities offered at Homecoming Headquarters. Individual events range in price. When you purchase admission to individual events, the Class Pass is included at no extra charge.

No. Football tickets are sold separately through the Cal Athletics ticket office. Visit fevo.me/4emrf2n for discounted tickets.

For student season passes ($125 for both football and men’s basketball), contact 1.800.GO.BEARS (option 1) or goldstandard@berkeley.edu.

Parents, please note that student season tickets are only valid for seats in the student section, so if you would like to sit with your student, we recommend purchasing either an additional ticket or student guest passes at calbears.com/tickets.

For information on premium group tickets or private suites and terraces, complete the Group and Theme Day Ticket Interest Form if you have a group of 10 or more and a Ticket Sales Representative will reach out with options.

Registration for the Oski Wow Wow offers the most value for the price as it includes the Class Pass plus light refreshments at the Friday night celebration. Skip the rental car — and parking garages — and check out the public transit and free shuttle information under “How do I get to campus?” below. Many hotels in Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, and San Francisco offer discounts when you mention “UC Berkeley.” During Homecoming weekend, the Campanile and Botanical Garden waive entry fees. Discounts are also available at the student store and elsewhere. A full list of this year’s special campus offers will be included in the mobile app.

Contact us to change or cancel your registration before online registration ends October 4. Cancellations will be charged a $15 fee per order. Please note that all events take place rain or shine. Refunds will not be offered in case of inclement weather.

Go to visitberkeley.com for info on where to stay, dine, shop, and more. Make your reservations early as hotels do fill up and rates increase.

Since parking is limited, we recommend public transportation. Visit 511.org or dial 511 on your phone for local bus and train schedules and maps. Ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber are widely available in the Bay Area. Once you arrive on campus, Bear Transit shuttles are free thanks to our partners at Parking & Transportation. Just show your badge when you board. Staff volunteers will be available to escort you within campus grounds on golf carts for free. Stop by Homecoming Headquarters or any info booth to arrange for a pickup.

We recommend public transportation to campus. If you choose to drive, paid public parking is available throughout the City of Berkeley all weekend and on campus Sunday. Charges and hours vary. See the Parking & Transportation website for details.

A list of alums already registered for Homecoming is available on the “Who’s Coming” page. Please note that this list is updated weekly and does not include alums who have opted out of being listed on this page.

Your favorite blue and gold clothes! For in-person events, be prepared for our Bay Area microclimates by dressing in layers.

We would be happy to work with you. See the Tools for Coordinators page for information.

We are unable to give out personal info. Send us your name and contact info and the name of the person you would like to reach. We will forward it to them on your behalf.

Alumni and Parents Weekend at Homecoming is scheduled as soon as the Cal football schedule is finalized and the Homecoming game determined.

If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) or information about campus mobility access features in order to fully participate in this event, please email homecoming@berkeley.edu or call 888.UNIV.CAL (888.864.8225) 7 to 10 days before the event.

Send us a message or call 888.UNIV.CAL (888.864.8225).