Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends

The 50th Reunion will be held Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17, 2026. Please note that there will not be a separate celebration for the Class of 1976 during Alumni Weekend in October 2026, though all classmates are welcome to attend other events taking place that weekend.

All members of the Class of 1976 and their guests are invited to attend.

Reunion events will take place on campus and at nearby venues in Newton and Wellesley.

You can pre-register here. Pre-registration will open on March 11 and will close on May 1. On-site registration will open on Saturday, May 16 at 8:30 am at the Admissions building on campus.

On-site registration will open on Saturday, May 16 at 8:30 am at the Admissions building on campus. We will accept walk-in registrations on a limited basis pending space availability.

May 1, 2026

Yes! Registration lets us know you’re attending and is the way to order your regalia for the procession. The deadline to order your regalia is March 31. After the deadline has passed, please reach out to us at classprograms@brandeis.edu to see if we have any extra sets available. We’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Yes, tickets are required for anyone attending Commencement.

Yes, Kosher meals will be available at select events with advance registration by May 1:

• Shabbat Dinner & Lunch (Friday & Saturday): Hosted by Brandeis Hillel. Pre-registration is required by May 1.
• Saturday breakfast and lunch: Kosher meals available with advance registration by May 1.
• Saturday dinner: Certified Kosher meals are not available; however, Kosher-style options will be provided.
• Farewell Brunch (Sunday at the Marriott Newton): Kosher meals available with advance registration by May 1.

• For events offering meal service, Kosher meals must be requested during registration, no later than the May 1 deadline.

The shuttle is ADA accessible. Please indicate any mobility requirements on the registration form.

We have secured a block of rooms at the Marriott Newton and Westin in Waltham for the weekend.

Marriott Newton - Booking link
Deadline to book: March 27, 2026
Rate: $309/night (pre-paid non-refundable)

Westin Waltham - Booking Link
Deadline to book: April 1, 2026
Rate: $449/night, includes complimentary self-parking (valued at $20/day) and breakfast (two vouchers per room per night)
2-night minimum required

To support our Shabbat-observant guests, we have a limited number of on-campus rooms; these are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the on-campus housing application if you are interested. Please note that bed linens and towels are not provided. The beds are twin XL. 

We are not providing a shuttle service between the hotel and campus. We recommend using a ride share service such as Uber or Lyft, or renting a car for the weekend to ensure convenient travel to and from events.

• Friday Shabbat dinner and services: Parking is available in the Theater Lot (T Lot) behind Spingold Theater.
• Saturday Class Events on Campus: Parking is available in the Theater Lot (T Lot) behind Spingold Theater.
• Saturday Class Dinner: Parking is available at The Local in Wellesley.
• Sunday Commencement Ceremony at Gosman: Registered alumni will receive a parking pass via email for the Gosman Lot ahead of the event.
• Sunday Farewell Brunch at the Marriott Newton: Parking is available at the hotel.

Dress is casual for most daytime events. Evening events like the 50th Reunion Dinner are typically business casual.

You can reach out to the Alumni Relations Office at classprograms@brandeis.edu, and a member of our team will be happy to assist.