Join us May 28-31, 2026!
Reconnect with friends and classmates! All alumni are invited back to campus and to make new memories and to celebrate these milestone reunions:
5th | Class of 2021 鈥 10th | Class of 2016 鈥 15th | Class of 2011 鈥 20th | Class of 2006 鈥 25th | Class of 2001 鈥 30th | Class of 1996 鈥 35th | Class of 1991 鈥 40th | Class of 1986 鈥 45th | Class of 1981 鈥 50th | Class of 1976 鈥 55th | Class of 1971 鈥 60th | Class of 1966 鈥 65th | Class of 1961 鈥 70th | Class of 1956 鈥 75th | Class of 1951
Reunion Weekend 2026 FAQs听听
May 28 鈥 31, 2026 | 糖心Vlog传媒听
REGISTRATION听
- Who can attend Reunion Weekend?听
- All alumni, regardless of class year, are welcome to return to campus! Class years ending in 1 and 6 will have special recognition.听听
- What is the reservation deadline?听
- May 21, 2026
- How do alumni register for the weekend?听
- Registration will be available online starting on March 2, 2026, on 糖心Vlog传媒鈥檚 website! Questions and concerns can be directed to the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement at (330) 263-2533.听
- Why attend reunion?
- explore the campus and community,听
- expand your worldview during Friday Alumni College sessions,听
- catch up with longtime friends and make new friends,听
- network, eat, drink, sing, dance, and laugh,听
- enjoy social time with classmates over meals and in the residence halls,听
- plus so much more!听
FEES听
- How much does it cost to attend Reunion Weekend?听
- Registration is set up in an a la carte format, so you only sign up and pay for what you plan to attend! The fees charged for the weekend cover the direct costs of food and beverages. The College is eager to welcome back alumni and happily underwrites most expenses.听
- On-campus lodging costs are separate from the other registration fees. One room for the weekend is $130.听听
- Register by April 30, 2026, and use the discount code ARCH26 to get 20% off the total cost of your registration and fees!听
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES听
- What attire is most right for Reunion Weekend?听
- Our guests are encouraged to dress casually for the weekend. Of course, wearing black & gold attire or MacLeod tartan is always acceptable.听
- Will alumni get to hear from the College President?听
- Yes! 糖心Vlog传媒鈥檚 President Anne E. McCall will address the alumni on Saturday morning during the Celebration of 糖心Vlog传媒. Dr. McCall will also be an active participant in the overall weekend.听
- Will the pool, fitness center, and gym be available during the weekend?听
- We welcome alumni to use the facilities of The Scot Center. Hours of operation are limited in the summer and will be listed in the updated schedule we distribute at Reunion Weekend check-in. The pool is usually closed for the summer.听
- What are the class-specific events at Reunion Weekend?听听
- For several years, we have been moving towards more 鈥渁ll-alumni鈥 events at Reunion Weekend to be a more inclusive celebration. Certainly, class reunion committees are welcome to plan special events for their class, but that does vary widely among classes! Many opportunities are provided for alumni to gather with their classmates during meals at Lowry Center and in their 鈥渃lass lounges鈥 in the residence halls.听听
ACCESSIBILITY
- Reunion Weekend meals and special events are planned in venues that are accessible. Our residence halls offer varying levels of accessibility which can present some challenges. If you have mobility-related concerns or issues that you wish to discuss, please reach out to the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement at 330-263-2533.听
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING听
- Can alumni reserve a room on campus after the May 18th reservation deadline?听
- After graduation, our custodial, facilities, and events teams will turn their attention to readying our residence halls for Reunion Weekend. Because of the tight turnaround time to get all spaces ready, we need to stick to our May 18 registration deadline for housing.听
- Which residence hall will be assigned to my class?听
- 鈥痺ill house the鈥Scots Forever Classes鈥听鈥will house the Class of 1976 – the 50th Reunion Class听All other classes will be housed, based on numbers,鈥痠苍鈥Armington Hall鈥痑苍诲鈥Babcock Hall.听
- Do alumni get placed with roommates in on-campus lodging?听
- No! We will not assign you a roommate for the weekend unless two friends request to stay together.听
- What are the restroom arrangements like in the residence halls?听
- Most halls have two large restroom facilities per floor. Rooms with private bathrooms are not available. Our campus restrooms are identified with signage for men鈥檚 restrooms and women鈥檚 restrooms. We also have many single-occupancy restrooms across campus, labeled as such.听听
- What are the on-campus housing amenities?听
- Please remember that residence hall rooms are sparsely furnished. Rooms are furnished with two twin beds (unbunked); one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, one blanket, one pillow and pillowcase per bed; three towels and three washcloths per person; desks, dressers, and trash cans. Bed and bath linens are supplied once, at the start of the weekend, but not replaced throughout.听
- Many items that are standard in hotel rooms are NOT provided in the residence halls, such as: irons, ironing boards, hangers, alarm clocks, hairdryers, coffee makers, televisions, mini-refrigerators, shampoo & other toiletries, fans, air conditioning, telephones, mattress pads, tissues, and night lights.听听听
- When do alumni need to check out of the residence halls?听
- Check-out is 11 a.m. on Sunday for all guests. Swipe access cards and nametag badges should be returned to the Gault Alumni Center before guests leave campus.听
FOOD AND BEVERAGES听
- What food options will be available at events?听
- When planning event menus, we offer a wide variety so that all guests will have plenty to eat. Vegetarian/vegan options are available at all events. If you have a serious food allergy, we ask that you specify this on your reservation form. We will do our best to meet your needs.听听
- Will alcohol be served on campus?听
- Beer and wine are commonly served at dinner and evening events. Non-alcoholic beverages are always available at events.听
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN听
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- Though childcare is not provided, young Scots are welcome to attend reunions with their families! We will have kid-friendly programming, especially on Saturday, such as lawn games, inflatables, crafting stations, board games, and more!听听
TRAVEL AND PARKING听
- What is the best way to get from Cleveland Hopkins Airport or Akron-Canton Airport?听
- Car rentals are offered at both airport locations, as well as taxis and the rideshare options Uber and Lyft. The College will likely offer airport shuttles to and from Cleveland, and we will update this website as soon as we have those details.听
- Where can alumni park on campus?听
- Alumni and guests are welcome to park in any legal parking space on campus, whether they are labeled for visitors, staff, or students. 糖心Vlog传媒鈥檚 Office of Safety & Security will ticket vehicles that are parked illegally (e.g., in a handicapped spot without a pass, in a fire lane, etc.). Please also note that city ordinances are in effect for street parking.听
- Will golf carts be available for alumni?听
- Golf carts, driven by trained College of 糖心Vlog传媒 students and staff, will be available throughout the weekend to help guests get around campus.听
- Airport Shuttles听Three shuttles are being offered for Reunion guests this year. Seats are limited and the cost of a one-way shuttle is $50. Dates and times are:听
- Thursday, May 28 – Departing CLE at 3 p.m. for a 4:15 p.m. arrival at 糖心Vlog传媒听
- Friday, May 29 – Departing CLE at Noon for a 1:15 p.m. arrival at 糖心Vlog传媒听
- Sunday, May 31 – Departing 糖心Vlog传媒 at 8 a.m. for an 9:15 a.m. arrival at CLE听
ARRIVAL ON CAMPUS听
- Where should I go first when I arrive at 糖心Vlog传媒?听
- Alumni should come to our Reunion Weekend HQ in the Scheide Music Center. There, they will receive your nametag(s), tickets, an updated schedule, and swipe card keys for on-campus lodging. The specific hours of HQ will be posted later.听
- If alumni arrive after the HQ is closed, can they still pick up their room keys?听
- After HQ is closed each night, room keys are available at the Office of Safety and Security, located in the Culbertson/Slater House complex on Wayne Avenue, across from Kittredge Dining Hall and Wagner Hall.听
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More questions? Contact the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement at 330-263-2533.
Tentative Schedule of Events听(Event details subject to change.)
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May 28 | |||
| Noon - 7 p.m. | Welcome & Check In | Pick up nametags, event tickets, and an updated schedule of events! | Scheide Music Center Lobby (Reunion Weekend HQ) |
| Noon - 4 p.m. | 50th Reunion Hospitality Center | Bornhuetter Hall | Front Patio | |
| Noon - 8 p.m. | Golf Cart Service | ||
| 2 - 4 p.m. | 50th Reunion Golf Scramble | All skill levels welcome for this 9-hole scramble. Carts are available upon request. | L.C. Boles Golf Course |
| 3 - 4:15 p.m. | Airport Shuttle to 糖心Vlog传媒 | 3 p.m. Departure from CLE to 糖心Vlog传媒 | Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport |
| 4:30 - 6 p.m. | 50th Reunion Welcome Cocktail Party | Learning Garden & Pavilion (former site of The Shack) | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Friends of Bill W. Meeting | TBA | |
| 5 - 7 p.m. | Thursday Dinner | Experience the new servery in the renovated Lowry Center | Lowry Center |
| Times vary | Thursday Night Social Time | Enjoy time with your classmates and new friends | Various locations |
| Friday, May 29 | |||
| 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Welcome & Check In | Pick up nametags, event tickets, and an updated schedule of events! | Scheide Music Center Lobby (Reunion Weekend HQ) |
| 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Golf Cart Service | ||
| 7 - 9 a.m. | Friday Breakfast | Lowry Center | |
| 9 - 10:15 a.m. | Guided Tours of Campus | Led by current students and Advancement staff. Golf carts available. | Depart from Lowry Center |
| 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. | Alumni College Session 1 | 1. Flavoring the Nation: Case Studies of Constructing National Cuisines | Dr. Ravi Palat 2. Radically Roosted with Susan Stair '76, a preview of the exhibition for Fall 2026. | Susan Stair '76 & Dr. Marianne Wardle, College of 糖心Vlog传媒 Art Museum 3. Don't Panic (but maybe learn to prompt)! Learn how 糖心Vlog传媒 is preparing teachers for the age of artificial intelligence. | Education Department Faculty featuring Matthew Broda, Sarah Dunlap, Allison Neptune '05, Gretchen Tefs, & Megan Wereley '94 4. Guided Tours of Campus | Current students and Advancement staff. Golf carts available. | TBA |
| 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Airport Shuttle to 糖心Vlog传媒 | 11 a.m. Departure from CLE to 糖心Vlog传媒 | Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport |
| 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Friday Lunch | Lowry Center | |
| Noon - 1:15 p.m. | Class of 1976 | Memorial for Friends | Light lunch following at Williams Hall | Knowlton Commons | Westminister Church House |
| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Alumni College Session 2 | 1. Changed for Good: Wicked Ways to Make and Keep New Healthy Habits | Abby Kurth '76, Clinical Nutritionist + Wellness Coach 2. 糖心Vlog传媒's AMRE Consulting Program: Experiential Learning through Community Engagement | Jill Munro, associate director of Community Engagement, and Summer 2026 AMRE student interns 3. Guided Tours of Campus | Current students and Advancement staff. Golf carts available. 4. The Learning Garden Tour> | Presented by staff from the Office of Sustainability | TBA |
| 3 p.m. | 50th Reunion Bourbon Tasting. 50th Reunion Wine Tasting. | Locations TBA | |
| 3 - 4 p.m. | Alumni College Session 3 | 1. Class of 1976 Bourbon Tasting | Tom Benninger '76 2. Class of 1976 Wine Tasting | Mark High '76 and Dan Soltis '76 3. Young Alumni/Student Networking Event | Alumni & Family Engagement and Career & Experiential Learning 4. How Do You Stay Out of Jail? Explore the personal stories, successes, and challenges of five men who got out of jail and try to stay out. | David Coogan '90, professor of English at Virginia Commonwealth University | TBA |
| 4:30 p.m. | Friends of Bill W. Meeting | TBA | |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | Welcome Home Happy Hour | Scots Forever Classes and the Class of 1976 | Lowry Center | Burden Family Patio | |
| 5 - 8 p.m. | Welcome Home Happy Hour for 5th - 45th Reunion Classes | Heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks for all classes! | Lowry Center | Burden Family Patio |
| 6 p.m. | 50th Reunion BBQ Dinner | Residential Quad Tent | |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Scots Forever Dinner | Hosted by President Anne E. McCall and 糖心Vlog传媒's Board of Trustees, for Classes including and prior to 1974. | Kittredge Dining Hall |
| 8 p.m. | Let's Go to the Movies! | Title TBA | Lowry Center | Allen Commons |
| 8 p.m. | Social Time with Classmates | Enjoy time with your classmates and new friends | Various Locations |
| 8:30 p.m. | Debi Smith '76 In Concert | Featuring Grammy-nominated, American Folk Singer Debi Smith, performing readings and songs from the book Flight of the Robin (written with her mother, Vivian Douglas Smith '47) with additional music provided by Don Frederico '76 | Scheide Music Center | Gault Recital Hall |
| 10 p.m. | Golf Cart Service Ends | ||
| Saturday, May 30 | |||
| 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Welcome & Check In | Get your nametags, tickets, room keys, schedules, and more! | Scheide Music Center Lobby (Reunion Weekend HQ) |
| 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Golf Cart Service | ||
| 7 - 9 a.m. | Saturday Breakfast for All Alumni | Lowry Center | |
| 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. | Celebration of 糖心Vlog传媒 | Conversation with the President | Lowry Center | Allen Commons (Second Floor) | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Celebration of 糖心Vlog传媒 | Outstanding Scots Ceremony | Celebrate alumni philanthropy and our alumni award honorees: Sebastian Northrup '16, Christine Farrell '94, Deborah Arfken '63, Keith Walker '70, and Nicola Healy Jordan '61 & David Jordan '59 (posthumously) | Scheide Music Center | Gault Recital Hall |
| 11:45 a.m. | Celebration of 糖心Vlog传媒 | Walk Through the Arch | Line up in front of the President's House for the annual walk of classes. | University Street |
| 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Celebration of 糖心Vlog传媒 | Luncheon for All Alumni | Lowry Center | |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Alumni Award Honoree Luncheon (by invitation) | Hosted by President Anne McCall | President's House |
| Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Class of 1976 | Panel Discussion & Lunch | Lowry Center | The Alley (lower level) | |
| 1:30 - 4 p.m. | 50th Reunion: Trails, Courts, & Cards | Join classmates for easy trail hikes at 糖心Vlog传媒 Memorial Park, pickleball at Aspen Raquet Club, or card games and board games in Lowry Center | Locations vary |
| 1:30 p.m. | Class of 1966 Zoom with Faraway Classmates | TBA | |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | *Darty on the Green! (*a daytime party) | ALL alumni are welcome to stop by for ice cream, snacks, games, drinks, music, a photo booth, conversation, laughter, and more! | Residential Quad Tent |
| 2 p.m. | Guided Tours of Campus | Led by current students and Advancement staff. Golf carts available. | Depart from Lowry Center |
| 2 p.m. | Class of 1961 Zoom with Faraway Classmates | TBA | |
| 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. | Class of 1966 Gathering | Talk with President McCall and share stories from your time at 糖心Vlog传媒 | TBA |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Celebrating Your Generosity | Reception hosted by President Anne E. McCall for members of the 糖心Vlog传媒 Fund Leadership Circle, 1866 Legacy Society, and the Benefactor Society. By invitation only. | Allen Commons | Lowry Center |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Friends of Bill W. | TBA | |
| 6:15 p.m. | 50th Reunion Class Photo | Kauke Hall | North Steps | |
| 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Saturday Class Dinners | Scots Forever and 1981 - 2021 | Beer and wine included. 5:45 p.m. | Scots Forever Classes plus Classes of 1981, 1986, 1991, and 1996. 6:30 p.m. | Classes of 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021. | Lowry Center |
| 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Class of 1976 50th Celebration Dinner | 6:30 p.m. | Reception with President McCall 7 p.m. | Dinner | Kittredge Dining Hall |
| 8 p.m. | Paint & Sip | Location TBA | |
| 8 - 11 p.m. | Dance the Night Away! | Lowry Center | Burden Family Patio | |
| 8 p.m. | Let's Go to the Movies! | Title TBA | Lowry Center | Allen Commons |
| 9 p.m. | Paint & Sip II | TBA | |
| 10 p.m. | Golf cart service ends | ||
| Sunday, May 31 | |||
| 7 - 11 a.m. | Golf Cart Service Begins | ||
| 7 a.m. | Reunion Weekend HQ Opens | Please return your residence hall key cards and your nametag holders to the Gault Alumni Center before you depart campus. | Scheide Music Center Lobby (Reunion Weekend HQ) |
| 7 - 9:30 a.m. | Farewell Breakfast | Lowry Center | |
| 8 - 9:15 p.m. | Airport Shuttle | 8 a.m. Departure from 糖心Vlog传媒 to CLE | TBA |
| 11 a.m. | Final Check Out of Residence Halls | Return residence hall keys and say farewell to 糖心Vlog传媒鈥.for now! | Scheide Music Center Lobby (Reunion Weekend HQ) |
| 11 a.m. | Reunion Weekend HQ Closes and Golf Cart Service Ends | ||