Check out the guide below for all things YAR, and if you still have questions, email us at yar@virginia.edu.
Event reminders:
- YAR 2024 is at the Ting Pavilion. The party starts at 9 p.m. and goes ’til midnight.
- Your YAR ticket includes complimentary beer, hard cider and seltzer, non-alcoholic drinks, and late-night food (vegan and gluten-free options will be available).
- All YAR attendees must be 21+. No exceptions.
- Restrooms are located inside the Ting Pavilion.
- Once you scan your ticket, there is no re-entry to the event.
YAR welcomes the three most recent undergraduate classes of UVA young alumni back to Charlottesville on Homecomings night. This year, members of the undergraduate Classes of 2024, 2023, and 2022 and their guests are invited to attend.
All YAR attendees must be over the age of 21, regardless of graduation year, and will have their IDs checked by security staff at the entrance to the event.
YAR tickets are fully refundable until one week before the event. All cancellation or refund requests must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 28.
Ticket sales for YAR are now closed. YAR tickets can only be purchased on the YAR website in advance and tickets cannot be purchased or altered at the door of the event. No exceptions.
Yes. Alumni from the Classes of 2024, 2023, and 2022 can purchase one YAR ticket for themselves and up to three guest tickets when tickets go on sale in August. All guests must be over the age of 21 to attend.
To enter the event, the name on each YAR ticket must match the name on each individual attendee’s government issued ID, which will be checked at the door of the event.
Absolutely! YAR takes place during Homecomings and plenty of alumni and their guests will be visiting Charlottesville and Grounds. Stop by our tailgate at Alumni Hall before cheering on the Hoos at Scott Stadium!
You need two things to get into YAR: a valid, government-issued photo ID and your YAR ticket. The name on your YAR ticket must match the name on your ID. If it doesn’t, email us at yar@virginia.edu to get it updated!
Each attendee will be required to complete a bag check at the entrance of the event. Please note the list of items prohibited at the Ting Pavilion.
Remember that there are no on-site ticket sales, and tickets are non-transferable.
Wear whatever makes you feel festive! Your best dressed, gameday attire, or casual. The Ting Pavilion is an outdoor venue and YAR will take place there rain or shine, so come prepared for whatever the forecast brings!
Check out the event map below.
Your YAR ticket includes complimentary beer, hard cider and seltzer, non-alcoholic beverages, and late-night snacks, including:
- Fried Pork Dumplings Dairy Free
- Fried Vegetable Dumplings Vegan Dairy Free
- Boneless Chicken Wings* with carrot sticks and ranch dip
- Mini Burger Sliders* with crispy potato chips
- Grilled Chicken or Roasted Veggie Vegetarian Burritos*
- Popcorn Bar Vegan
- Hot Apple Cider Donuts from Carpe Donut
* Gluten Free options available upon request
The City of Charlottesville free trolley runs from the University to the Downtown Mall every 20 minutes from approximately 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. You can get on or off at any of the stops noted on the green line.
If you plan to park downtown, the City of Charlottesville operates two public parking garages in the immediate vicinity of the Downtown Mall: the Market Street Garage at 550 East Market Street and the Water Street Garage at 200 East Water Street. Both garages are open 24 hours and cost $2 per hour. And, of course, you can always use Uber, Lyft, or a cab.