Reunion + Commencement
Thursday–Sunday, May 25–28, 2023
All welcome for this special weekend!
No tickets required for Sunday's Ceremony. Registration for Reunion and weekend meals closed May 12. Please email us with any questions.
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50th Reunion Kickoff Reception
And Dinner for the Class of 1973
More on the Kickoff Reception
Thursday, May 25 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.The Kickoff Reception and dinner will take place off campus, more details will be available soon.
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Senior Class Diploma Pick Up
Friday, May 26 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
More on diploma pick up
Registrar's Office, North CollegeGraduating seniors can pick up their diplomas at the Registrar's Office. Please be prepared to show a photo ID.
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Champagne Reception for Graduating Seniors and Their Families
Friday, May 26 | 4–5:30 p.m.
More on the champagne reception
Andrus Field TentA casual reception to toast graduating seniors. Families, friends, and the Wesleyan community welcome. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
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Reunion Class Receptions
Friday, May 26 | 5-9 p.m.
More on class receptions
Various locationsReunion class receptions will take place for an hour and a half between 5-9 p.m. in various locations around campus. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available.
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Annual Parade of Classes
Saturday, May 27 | 11:15–11:45 a.m.
More on the parade
Assemble at Huss Courtyard, Usdan University CenterThe annual parade will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m., rain or shine. Seniors and their families are invited to join this annual alumni tradition. The Alumni Assembly and Annual Meeting will immediately follow in Memorial Chapel.
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Picnic + Festival on Foss Hill
Saturday, May 27 | noon–3 p.m.
More on the picnic
Lunch pickup in Marketplace, 2nd floor UsdanThis lively festival with entertainment is a great place to connect with friends and family members between WESeminars and other weekend programs. Lunches are portable and can be picked up in the Usdan University Marketplace.
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Reunion Class Receptions and Dinners
Saturday, May 27 | 5:30–9 p.m.
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All-Campus Tent Party
Saturday, May 27 | 10 p.m.–1 a.m.
More on the tent party
Andrus Field TentCelebrate with classmates, graduating seniors, and families - all are welcome! Hear the best pop, rock, and soul music from the ‘70s, '80s, and '90s with a ten-piece all-star band featuring members from both "The Future Heavies" and "The Usual Lebowskis.” The group is led by drummer Andrew Chatfield MALS '19 and includes lead vocalists Alice-Anne, Wendy Berry, and Sarah LeMieux, saxophonist and guitarist Dustin Kreidler, bassist Derek Monahan, lead guitarist Aaron Read, keyboard player David Lovelace, percussionist Brendan LeMieux, and Chris Barrett on trumpet and percussion.
The performance will be followed by DJ set by Mario Torres. A cash bar will be available (cash or Venmo).
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191st Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 28 | 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
More on Commencement
10:15 Parents and grandparent educators assemble on Foss Hill
Andrus FieldThe ceremony will take place on Andrus Field, rain or shine, and lasts approximately two to two and half hours. It will also be livestreamed. Registration and tickets are not necessary. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis with 5000 chairs on Andrus Field, guests may also choose to bring a lawn chair and blanket to watch the ceremony from Foss Hill.