HOMECOMING + FAMILY WEEKEND

NOVEMBER 4–6, 2022

Wesleyan alumni and families, join us on campus for this annual tradition to celebrate all things Wesleyan! Space is limited for some events and meals. Be sure to register by October 21 early to reserve your spots!

Note: Athletics Hall of Fame and the 1980s All-Decade Football Team Celebration each have their own registration. Registration is open for both events and can be found within the schedule. 

Online registration closed on October 21, 2022. Guests may register on-site by visiting our Welcome Center, and everyone is encouraged to visit our website for the most up-to-date weekend details. 

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Please continue to check back as events may be added or updated.

Places to Stay

Reserve a hotel convenient to campus:

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    Homecoming + Family Weekend Dinner

    Friday, November 4 | 5–8 p.m.

    More on the Friday dinner

    Parents, families, friends, and other guests are invited to join students for dinner at the Usdan University Center. Sample a variety of fresh, local, and made-to-order options from Bon Appetit, Wesleyan's on-campus dining service. Enjoy salad bars, carving stations, hot entrees, numerous side dishes, beverages, and desserts. Vegetarian, vegan, and Kosher-style options are available. Tickets: $20 Adults and guests. (Wesleyan students use their meal plans and should not buy tickets.)

    Note: A select menu of a la carte food and beverages will also be available for purchase on-site at the Usdan Café, or you can visit one of the many restaurants in downtown Middletown.

    Marketplace, Usdan University Center

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    A Memorial Celebration of John A. Driscoll '62

    Saturday, November 5 | 10–11 a.m. More on the memorial celebration

    All are invited to attend a memorial celebration for this much beloved community member. A gathering will follow. 

    Memorial Chapel

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    Tailgates and Football on Andrus Field

    Saturday, November 5 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Football vs. Williams College at 1 p.m.

    More on the tailgate

    Celebrate game day! Wesleyan Athletics teams will host tailgates throughout the day and all are invited to stop by the Alumni Association tailgate tent to catch up with friends old and new! 

    Wesleyan Football vs. Williams College starts at 1 p.m. The game can also be watched live on NSN Sports.

    Andrus Field 

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    Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship Celebration

    Saturday, November 5 | 2–3:30 p.m. More on the celebration
    Come celebrate 10 years of the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship (PCSE)! Since 2011, the PCSE has helped student entrepreneurs and changemakers to activate their innovations in the world. Wesleyan invites you to celebrate the PCSE and honor longtime outgoing director Makaela Kingsley ’98, MALS ’05. 
    Remarks at 2:30 p.m.

    Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Allbritton Center
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    Freeman Scholar Reception

    Saturday, November 5 | 3– 4:30 p.m. More on the reception

    Join Freeman Asian Scholars alumni and students along with faculty and administrators at a reception honoring the Freeman Asian Scholars Program.

    Russell House, 327 High Street

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    Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner

    Saturday, November 5 |  6–9 p.m.
    Registration for this off-campus event is separate from Homecoming + Family Weekend More on the Hall of Fame
    Join the Wesleyan Athletics community to honor and recognize new inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame. Please register to purchase tickets separately for this off-campus event.

    Courtyard by Marriott, 4 Sebethe Drive, Cromwell, Conn.

Questions?

Email us or contact the Office of Advancement at 860-685-2116 for more information.

Keep Wes Safe

Wesleyan University requires all guests of any Wesleyan-sponsored events, both on and off campus, to be fully vaccinated to reduce the risk of COVID-19.

Before coming to campus, please review the University COVID-19 policies, updated as of September 2022. The University is also closely monitoring the ongoing global outbreak of monkeypox. More information on monkeypox can be found on the Davison Health Center website.

 

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