Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends

Alumni Weekend 2024 is Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Yes! The weekend features activities for reunion classes, shared interest and identity groups, and all alumni.

We will be celebrating 5th, 25th, and 50th reunions for the classes of 2019, 1999, and 1974, but other classes with graduation years ending in 4s or 9s have programs as well.

Explore timely topics with Brandeis faculty, and other distinguished alumni and experts at Alumni College. Quench your intellectual curiosity with a back-to-the-classroom experience alongside alumni and friends during Alumni Weekend 2024.

You can register for Alumni College sessions via the Alumni Weekend registration website. Walk-in registration will be accommodated on a space available basis. Please register for one concurrent session per time slot.

You are welcome to attend a different session on a space available basis.

The Office of Alumni Relations conducted a comprehensive survey of all alumni in the summer of 2022. One of the key indications was interest in holding Alumni Weekend in the fall when classes are in session, students and faculty are on campus, and there are more activities taking place on campus. We believe that this change will enhance the overall experience for our alumni, making it easier and more enjoyable for them to reconnect with their alma mater and each other. We appreciate the ongoing feedback from our alumni community and are committed to continually improving our events based on your suggestions.

Bookmark our website alumni.brandeis.edu and periodically check back for updates.

Email us at alumniweekend@brandeis.edu or call the Alumni Relations Office at 781-736-4071.

Thank you! The easiest way is to make a gift online — just one of the many ways to make a gift to Brandeis University. 

Many alumni take advantage of a milestone reunion to make a meaningful contribution to Brandeis. All contributions made during your reunion year, July 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024, will count towards your class gift. Visit the Class Resources page for more information about class-specific giving opportunities.

Registration for Alumni Weekend is now open. We recommend using a desktop or laptop device for the best experience when viewing the schedule of events and completing your registration.

To update or change your registration, please contact Alumni Relations at alumniweekend@brandeis.edu or 781-736-4071.

We offer tiered registration pricing to encourage early sign-ups. Pre-registration will close on Sunday, September 15 at 11:59 pm ET. Here are the details:

• Early Bird Registration: Adults (ages 13+) who register by July 30 pay $25 per person.

• Regular Registration: Adults (ages 13+) who register between August 1 and September 15 pay $30 per person.

• Onsite registration will begin on Friday, September 27 at 9 am in the Shapiro Campus Center. Adults (ages 13+) who register onsite will pay $35 per person.

Registration will close on Sunday, September 15 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Onsite registration will be available beginning on Friday, September 27 at 9 a.m.

Should you need to cancel your registration, refunds will be issued through September 10, 2024. If you have any questions regarding the refund policy, or would like to request a refund, please email alumniweekend@brandeis.edu or call 781-736-4071.

If an invitation letter is needed for your travel, please contact alumniweekend@brandeis.edu for this request.

The registration fee to attend Alumni Weekend is waived for faculty and staff. If a faculty or staff member also plans to attend a class-specific event as part of a reunion group, they are required to pay the fee for that event. They are also required to pay the fee to attend any Shabbat meals.

Brandeis has arranged the following hotel blocks for Alumni Weekend. We recommend booking via the links below.  

Westin Waltham (SOLD OUT)

70 Third Avenue, Waltham

Rates starting at: $178/night

Deadline to book: August 26, 2024

Free self-parking and free wi-fi. Amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool, coffee shop, restaurant, and bar.

Hyatt House

54 4th Ave, Waltham

Rate: $179/night (king studio) or $199/night (one king bedroom suite)

Deadline to book: August 27, 2024

Suite-style rooms, pet-friendly, free wi-fi, free parking, and free breakfast.

Marriott Newton

2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton

Rate: $269/night

Deadline to book: September 5, 2024

This is the closest hotel in walking distance (2 miles).

Free wi-fi. Discounted self-parking is $8/day.

Since this event is being held during the academic year, we are unable to provide on-campus housing for visitors. For Shabbat-observant visitors, we will host a guided hotel walk back to the Marriott on Friday evening. The walk is approximately 1.25 miles. Additionally, visitors may consider local Airbnb or Vrbo accommodations, and select the amenities and location that best meet their needs.

Yes! Class reunions are still a critical component of this annual weekend, and alumni are encouraged to celebrate their milestone reunion every five years. Get in touch with your friends and make plans to join them back on campus! There will be plenty of time throughout the weekend to reconnect with classmates.

You can help spread the word about Alumni Weekend by promoting it to your network of friends through phone calls, emails, or social media. Use this as a way to reconnect with Brandeis friends you may not have seen or spoken to in a while!

Yes! We are delighted that you are interested in reuniting with your class for your milestone reunion.  There will be special ways to celebrate individually with your classmates throughout the weekend through reserved seating at marquee events and class specific events planned by our class committees.

Yes! Many classes take advantage of Zoom to host virtual reunions that accommodate participants from all over the world. You are also welcome to help plan an off-campus class gathering at any point during the year. For support hosting a Zoom reunion or for a list of local Waltham-area restaurants and event venues to host an in-person reunion, please contact the Alumni Relations team at alumniweekend@brandeis.edu.

Upon arrival on campus, follow signage to the parking lots. There will be student staff to direct you and golf cart transportation to bring you to the registration area located in the Shapiro Campus Center.

Registration and check-in will be located in the atrium of the Shapiro Campus Center located on lower campus.

• Friday, September 27 — 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Saturday, September 28 — 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Sunday, September 29  — 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Most events are casual, so come as you are! Please be mindful of the weather forecast when planning your attire. It will be fall in New England so we recommend layering to adjust to the temperatures.

Yes, we will offer Shabbat services and an on-campus Shabbat dinner, lunch and third meal, open to the full Brandeis community, including alumni, students, families, and guests.

Animals are generally not permitted on campus or in residential housing.  Under certain circumstances, service animals may be on campus and may be permitted in campus buildings. Per Brandeis policy, only service animals are allowed indoors.