Reunion + Commencement

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Reunion 2026

Celebrating the Classes ending in “1” and “6”

Celebrate your reunion with a year of engagement including special opportunities to connect with classmates and learn how you can make the most of your reunion year. 

Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026! The 50th reunion class, the Class of 1976, is invited to return to campus beginning on Thursday, May 21 for special pre-weekend class specific festivities.

Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here. 

Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:

Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party. 
Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement Ceremony

and much more! We look forward to seeing you on campus!

Class Gear will be available for purchase on this webpage starting February 6. 

Reunion Class Engagement

See below to learn about upcoming reunion year class events, your class-selected reunion fundraising project, and who to be in touch with at Wesleyan if you have feedback, questions, or would like to be involved with helping plan reunion activities for your class.

Find your class: 

Class of 2021    Class of 2016     Class of 2011     Class of 2006     Class of 2001 

Class of 1996     Class of 1991     Class of 1986     Class of 1981     Class of 1976 

College Row Classes (Class of 1975 and earlier)

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    Class of 2021 - 5th Reunion

    Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important Information

    All Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET 
    Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
    Class Happy Hour, February 23, 8 p.m. ET 
    All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ET 

    Event details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.

    Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026!  Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here. 

    Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:

    Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
    Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party. 
    Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement Ceremony

    Wesleyan staff liaison: Katie Kirtland

    Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.

    Ready to make your Class of 2021 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.

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    Class of 2016 - 10th Reunion

    Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important Information

    All Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET 
    Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
    Class Happy Hour, February 23, 8 p.m. ET
    All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ET

    Event details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.

    Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026!  Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here. 

    Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:

    Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
    Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party. 
    Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement Ceremony

    Wesleyan staff liaison: Linden Markley  

    Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.

    Ready to make your Class of 2016 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.

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    Class of 2011 - 15th Reunion

    Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important Information

    All Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET 
    Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
    Class Happy Hour February 25 8 p.m. ET 
    All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ET 

    Event details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.

    Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026!  Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here. 

    Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:

    Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
    Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party. 
    Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement Ceremony

    Wesleyan staff liaison: Linden Markley 

    Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.

    Ready to make your Class of 2011 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.

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    Class of 2006 - 20th Reunion

    Class Project: Financial Aid
     Class Events and Other Important Information

    All Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET
    Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET     
    Class Happy Hour February 25, 7 p.m. ET 
    All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ET 

    Event details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.

    Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026!  Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here. 

    Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:

    Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
    Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party. 
    Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement Ceremony

    Wesleyan staff liaison: Linden Markley

    Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.

    Ready to make your Class of 2006 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.

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    Class of 2001 - 25th Reunion

    Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important Information

    All Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET 
    Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
    Class Happy Hour, February 24, 8 p.m. ET 
    All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ET 

    Event details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.

    Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026!  Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here. 

    Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:

    Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
    Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party. 
    Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement Ceremony

    Wesleyan staff liaison: Amy Raufman 

    Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.

    Ready to make your Class of 2001 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.

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    Class of 1996 - 30th Reunion

    Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important Information

    All Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET 
    Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
    Class Happy Hour February 25 8 p.m. ET
    All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ET

    Event details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.

    Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026!  Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here. 

    Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:

    Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
    Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party. 
    Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement Ceremony

    Wesleyan staff liaison: Koby Giglietti

    Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.

    Ready to make your Class of 1996 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.

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    Class of 1991 - 35th Reunion

    Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important Information

    All Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET 
    Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
    Class Happy Hour February 25, 7 p.m. ET 
    All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ET 

    Event details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.

    Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026!  Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here. 

    Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:

    Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
    Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party. 
    Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement Ceremony

    Wesleyan staff liaison: Koby Giglietti

    Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.

    Ready to make your Class of 1991 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.

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    Class of 1986 - 40th Reunion

    Class Project: Financial Aid 
     Class Events and Other Important Information

    All Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET 
    Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
    Class Happy Hour February 24, 8 p.m. ET
    All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ET

    Event details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.

    Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026!  Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here. 

    Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:

    Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
    Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party. 
    Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement Ceremony

    Wesleyan staff liaison: Nicole Catania 

    Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.

    Ready to make your Class of 1986 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.

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    Class of 1981 - 45th Reunion

    Class Project: Financial Aid  Class Events and Other Important Information

    Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
    Class Happy Hour, February 24, 7 p.m. ET
    All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ET 

    Event details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.

    Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026!  Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here. 

    Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:

    Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
    Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party. 
    Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement Ceremony

    Wesleyan staff liaison: Nicole Catania 

    Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.

    Ready to make your Class of 1981 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.

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    Class of 1976 - 50th Reunion

    Class Project: Financial Aid  Class Events and Other Important Information

    All Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET 
    Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
    Class Happy Hour, February 22, 4 p.m. ET 
    All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ET 

    Event details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.

    Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026!  The Class of 1976 is invited to campus beginning Thursday, May 21 for pre-weekend class specific activites in honor of their 50th reunion. Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here. 

    Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:

    Thursday, May 21: Class of 1976 pre-weekend festivities including a welcome dinner.
    Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
    Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party. 
    Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement Ceremony

    Class Book Editors: Bryon Haskins ’76, Karen Harmin ’76 
    Wesleyan staff liaison: Sioban LaGro

    Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.

    Ready to make your Class of 1976 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.

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    College Row Classes (Class of 1975 and earlier)

    College Row Classes is a program specifically designed for alumni in the years following their milestone 50th reunion to sustain the sense of closeness to Wesleyan and classmates that the 50th reunion experience helps create. We welcome alumni from the Class of 1975 and earlier to stay connected. Learn more about College Row Classes and this year’s program.

2025 Reunion and Commencement Highlight Reel

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    Photos

    Check out photos from this very special weekend!

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    Stay Connected

    Stay connected with your classmates on WesConnect!

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    Give

    If you haven’t made your class gift, it’s not too late to join your classmates and show your support!

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