Alumni Weekend FAQs
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Join us for a weekend of fun, connection, and nostalgia this October 23-25 as we celebrate Alumni and Family Weekend 2026. Set against picture-perfect fall scenery, the weekend will be buzzing with milestone reunions, family-friendly favorites, networking opportunities, and so much more. Be sure to gather your friends and mark your calendar so you don't miss your chance to be in one of your favorite places with your favorite people.
Keep an eye on your inbox or this page for more information as it becomes available.
And remember, there’s no need to wait until Alumni Weekend 2026 to connect with classmates and friends! Join your class Facebook group, class year, or shared interest and identity group pages in BConnect, and visit the Class Resources page for more.
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Alumni and Family Weekend 2026 is Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Yes! The weekend features activities for reunion classes, shared interest and identity groups, and all alumni. Even if you are not celebrating a reunion, there is plenty to do at Alumni and Family Weekend. Our current student families will be gathering with us during the weekend as well.
We have secured a block of rooms at the Boston Newton Marriott for the weekend at the discounted rate of $219 per night. Click here to secure your room. The deadline to book your room is October 8, or sooner if rooms sell out—reserve early to secure your spot!
We will be celebrating class years that end in 1s and 6s (1956, 1961, 1965, 1971, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021, and our zero-year reunion, 2026. The 50th reunion class - Class of 1976 - will celebrate during Commencement weekend - May 15-17, 2026.
The same great presentations by Brandeis faculty and alumni will be available throughout the weekend. They will no longer be named as Alumni College as they will be open to all guests - alumni and families - throughout the weekend. There is no additional registration for these sessions as they are included in the registration fees.
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 and Family Weekend 2026.
You can register for Alumni College sessions via the Alumni and Family 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. 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.
The best way to stay in the loop is to pre-RSVP for Alumni Weekend. When you do, you’ll be among the first to receive updates as plans take shape—including programming announcements and registration details.
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, 2025 - October 1, 2026, will count towards your class gift. Visit the Class Resources page for more information about class-specific giving opportunities.
