{"id":436,"date":"2021-10-12T14:48:11","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T18:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/familyandfriendsweekend\/?page_id=436"},"modified":"2026-09-28T09:48:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T13:48:35","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/familyandfriendsweekend\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What is the Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR)?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Regatta is the largest 3-day rowing race in the world, taking place on the Charles River in October each year. The HOCR is one of the most important events of the year for all three of BU\u2019s rowing teams. Visit the official Head of the Charles Regatta <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hocr.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where can I watch the Head of the Charles Regatta?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Regatta is easily accessible from campus by the Esplanade. (Please note that you are not able to access the BU Boathouse to watch the Regatta.) You may access the Esplanade via overpasses which are located:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behind Marsh Plaza\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behind Wheelock College and the Questrom School of Business at the very end of Silber Way\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do you need tickets to attend the Head of the Charles Regatta?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, simply cross to the Esplanade and enjoy!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Will there be complimentary parking on campus during Family &amp; Friends Weekend?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, a complimentary, <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">parking permit for the 2026 weekend can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Z6nV0jBWj_7xClH1o8uq3flM497MVRCt\/view?usp=sharing\">here<\/a>. <\/span><\/strong><em>Please print the complimentary parking pass <strong>prior<\/strong> to your arrival on campus.<\/em> You will need to scan the QR code on the pass to gain free access to designated parking lots and you&#8217;ll need to put the printed permit on your dashboard. <em>Please do <strong>not<\/strong> take a parking ticket upon entrance.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>May I eat in a BU Dining Hall with my student?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you are welcome to join your student in any of our dining halls. Your student may utilize guest passes for your meals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>May I visit my student\u2019s dormitory or on-campus apartment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you are welcome to visit your student&#8217;s dormitory, with your student, to see their dorm room. You are unable to access the room if you are not accompanied by your student. Please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/policies\/lifebook\/residential\/#guests\">guest policy<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>May I attend BU classes with my student?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Faculty members do not allow parents to attend classes with their students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where can I get information during Family &amp; Friends Weekend?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop by the Family &amp; Friends Weekend Lounge in The Link area of the George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, to learn more about the weekend Please see the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schedule<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for specific hours. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also call 617-358-1187 or email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:parents@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parents@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for additional information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>My student has a Sports Pass; do I still need to purchase a ticket for my student to attend a game? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your student has a Sports Pass, they already have a ticket to the game! There is no need to purchase an additional ticket for your student\u2014just note that they will be sitting in the student section.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR)?\u00a0 The Regatta is the largest 3-day rowing race in the world, taking place on the Charles River in October each year. The HOCR is one of the most important events of the year for all three of BU\u2019s rowing teams. 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