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.
Road to Reunion: Important Dates & Reminders
Save the Date: May 22–24, 2026
Eager to return to College Hill? Mark your calendars for Brown Reunion 2026.
Registration opens: Snag your spot at Reunion, build your weekend itinerary, and see what your class has planned for the weekend. Register before April 12 at a discounted rate.
Campus Dance ticket & table sales open: Get your tickets and purchase tables for Friday’s Campus Dance during the registration process. Tables always sell out early, so act fast.
mid April
On-campus housing portal opens: A limited number of on-campus housing options (including rooms, suites, and apartments) are available to reserve for Reunion Weekend. Reserve your space before all accommodations are booked up.
April 12
Early registration discount ends: Reserve your spot at Reunion before regular pricing kicks in on April 12 at 5 p.m.
May 18
Online registration ends: Though online registration ends at 5 p.m., you can still register in person starting on Friday, May 22.
New event access and security guidelines for Reunion Weekend
The University is implementing updated security and event access procedures to ensure a safe and seamless experience for all.
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 nametag (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 credentials 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 nametag 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.
Update your alumni profile
This year more than others, Brunonians are eager to reconnect before Reunion Weekend. Log into your myBrown alumni profile* and update your contact info so classmates know the best way to get in touch with you before the big weekend.
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.
Welcome Home: Planning For Your Reunion
Make your travel plans and accommodations
Browse Brown’s list of local accommodations and discounted hotel rates.
Want to make your Reunion experience even more immersive? A limited number of on-campus housing options (including rooms, suites, and apartments) are available for Reunion guests.
On-campus housing reservations will open later in April 2026. The housing portal will open for Reunion guests after the Office of Residential Life concludes certain housing processes for current on-campus students. For more information and updates, visit the Residential Life’s webpage.
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.
* 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.