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.
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
Register for Brown Reunion 2026
Registration is now open for Reunioning alumni and guests. Secure your spot by signing in with your Brown Account*.
* 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.
Lodging & Housing
Book on-campus housing
The housing reservation portal is now open! A limited number of on-campus housing options (including rooms, suites, and apartments) are available for Reunion guests. Snag your spot before accommodations are booked.
Select the “Brown - SSO Login” button to sign in using your Brown Account* credentials.
Once logged in, select “Make a Reservation.”
* An active Brown Account is needed to access on-campus housing 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.
On-campus housing is available beginning on Friday, May 22 at 3 p.m. through Monday, May 25 at noon. Nightly rates are as follows:
Single: $135 per room per night
Single (suite/apartment): $135 per room per night. Suites and apartments are reserved as full units. Price per suite is dependent on the number of bedrooms in the suite.
Double: $166 per room per night
Triple: $186 per room per night
ADA Accommodations: Should you require ADA accommodations, please email Reunions@brown.edu and we will be happy to assist you.
On-site reservations will not be available. Visit the Commencement and Reunion Housing page for additional information, including available buildings and room information.
Have a question? Housing questions should be directed to the Office of Residential Life at Res_Life@brown.edu.
Find local lodging
Browse Brown’s list of partner hotels in Providence for a variety of options ranging from functional to luxurious. Don’t wait to make your reservations—rooms in the area will book up quickly but many have lenient cancellation policies.
As part of our commitment to community safety and security, the University is implementing a new ticketing system for Commencement and Reunion Weekend. Whether you’re here for the entire weekend or just stopping by for one event, all attendees—including alumni, graduating students, and guests—must be registered and wear the appropriate access badge or band throughout the weekend.
Registration required for all attendees: Anyone planning to attend any Commencement and Reunion Weekend events on campus must register.
Reunion Classes and Recent Grads: Continue to register for Reunion activities through our online registration system. Your Reunion access badge (which you’ll receive at check-in) will serve as your official credentials for all events throughout the weekend, including Procession on Sunday, May 24.
Registered Guests: Register anyone else who may be attending under your name during the registration process. They will receive their access badge at check-in as well.
Non-Reunion Alums: If you are not in a Reunion year but wish to walk in Procession, you will have the opportunity to register in advance. (Stay tuned for more information.)
Controlled access: Certain campus areas, including the College Green, Simmons Quad, and Front Green, will have controlled access during specific times. Be prepared to wear your Reunion access badge or other provided credentials when attending events in these areas.
Procedures and additional details may continue to be updated as the weekend approaches. Check this page frequently for the latest information on campus access and security.
Start your Reunion by officially checking in! All Reunion classes will check in under the tent on Wriston Quad. Receive all your purchased event tickets, along with your nametag which will serve as your official credential for the weekend. Step into the Reunion Shop to browse a wide array of Reunion keepsakes and mementos.
Pre-Campus Dance Class Events
Celebrate with the group that made your time at Brown unique at various class events happening around campus.
One of Brown’s best-loved Reunion and Commencement traditions, Campus Dance brings people to Brown to dance the night away under a sky lit with over 600 paper lanterns on College Green. The evening joins together alumni of all ages, graduating seniors and their families, and Brown faculty and staff.
Reunion & Commencement Weekend Breakfast
Get energized for the day with a hot breakfast buffet including pancakes, eggs, home fries, fruit, muffins, cereal, coffee, juice, and more.
Weekend Forums
Led by faculty, alumni and distinguished guests, these academic and topical colloquia are an integral part of Reunion Weekend.
Alumni in their 5th–50th Reunions and recent grads (Classes of 2022–2025) are invited to ring in the unofficial start of summer like true Rhode Islanders at this year’s new Ocean State-themed block party.
Class Events / Class Dinners
Celebrate with the group that made your time at Brown unique at various class events happening around campus.
Unity Funk Nite
Groove to the best music of the ’70s through today at this revival of an old Brown tradition with a multicultural twist.
Pre-Commencement Procession Breakfast
Get energized for the day with a hot breakfast buffet including pancakes, eggs, home fries, fruit, muffins, cereal, coffee, juice, and more.
Commencement Procession
One of Brown’s oldest and greatest traditions, the Procession brings together the entire Brown community. Don’t miss the opportunity to march with your classmates! Each class has a special place in the Procession, which travels from Waterman and George streets—passing by University Hall—through the Van Wickle Gates, and down College Hill.
Connect With Classmates
Find your class on BrownConnect+
Start reconnecting with your former classmates on BrownConnect+, the online community-building platform for Brunonians. Access to BrownConnect+ is easy with myBrown, where all your online services are in one place.
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.
Get more details about registration, parking, housing, dining, event information, and other important Brown Reunion Weekend topics.
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