Brown Reunion Weekend

Every spring, alumni from across generations return to College Hill for this beloved Brown tradition. Join us May 22–24, 2026 for our next Reunion Weekend.

Relive old memories. Create new ones.

Come back to where it all began for Brown Reunion 2026, happening May 22–24, 2026. This year’s gathering welcomes back alumni from Brown classes ending in 1 and 6, along with recent grads, to College Hill for a weekend of connection, community, and celebration.

Reunion Registration

* An active Brown Account is needed to access Reunion registration. Need help logging in or activating your account? Contact the Alumni Help Desk at +1 (401) 863-9662 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET), connect with a live agent online, or email alumni_help@brown.edu.

Online registration closes May 18 at 5 p.m. On-site registration is available upon arrival on campus at an additional surcharge. Class event tickets are limited and cannot be guaranteed.

What’s included in your registration

  • Register for the weekend.
    Get on the attendee list. We’ll have a tag with your name on it (literally) at check-in.
  • Sign up for Reunion events. 
    Build your itinerary and register for class-specific and general Reunion events.
  • Campus Dance sales.
    Buy tickets, tables, and drink tokens ahead of time.
  • Make your class gift.
    Celebrate your Brown experience and support the University’s mission with your Reunion Class Gift.

Check out the RSVP list.

Start rounding up your friends and classmates. Log in to myBrown to see who’s planning to attend Reunion this year.

Event Access & Ticketing

As part of Brown’s commitment to community safety and security, a new ticketing system for the 2026 Commencement and Reunion Weekend will be implemented that will include controlled access to campus buildings and outdoor spaces around the College Green.

All members of the community (including alumni, students, and their guests) will be required to show appropriate access badges or bands to access these controlled access areas throughout the weekend and to gain entry to certain events.

Lodging & Housing

On-Campus Housing: Closed

At this time, all available on-campus housing has been booked. Check the housing portal between now and May 6 for future openings in the event of cancellations. Visit the Office of Residential Life for further information.

Reunion Events

Connect With Classmates

Update your alumni profile

This year more than others, Brunonians are eager to reconnect before Reunion Weekend. Log into myBrown* to update your contact info so classmates know the best way to get in touch with you before the big weekend.

* You must have an active Brown Account to access myBrown. Need help logging in or activating your account? Contact the Alumni Help Desk at +1 (401) 863-9662 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET), connect with a live agent online, or email alumni_help@brown.edu.

A Tradition Unlike Any Other: Reunion Weekend

With centuries worth of history, Brown is not lacking in traditions. Reunion Weekend is no exception. Held annually every Memorial Day weekend, Brown Reunion is a three-day celebration that brings together generations of Brown alumni and their friends and family on College Hill.

Among its marquee events are: 

  • Campus Dance — an outdoor ball held on several of Brown’s quads and greens with multiple musical performances. Friday evening.
  • Bruno’s Block Party — a family-friendly event with food trucks, a 21+ beer garden, tunes, and summertime activities. Saturday midday.
  • Unity Funk Nite — a massive, high-energy dance party driven by a playlist of funk, soul, R&B, and disco. Saturday evening.
  • Procession — a unique tradition where alumni line the streets of College Hill to cheer on graduating students as they pass through the Van Wickle Gates and into the alumni community. Sunday morning.

Brown’s practice of holding its Reunion and Commencement on the same weekend is a long-standing tradition dating back nearly a century. Since 1928, Brown has hosted its class reunions and Commencement celebration concurrently—merging the welcoming of its newest graduates with the return of alumni from across the decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reunion FAQs

Get more details about registration, parking, housing, dining, event information, and other important Brown Reunion Weekend topics.

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