Reunion 2026
Celebrating the Classes ending in “1” and “6”
Celebrate your reunion with a year of engagement including special opportunities to connect with classmates and learn how you can make the most of your reunion year.
Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026! The 50th reunion class, the Class of 1976, is invited to return to campus beginning on Thursday, May 21 for special pre-weekend class specific festivities.
Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here.
Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:
Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party.
Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement Ceremony
and much more! We look forward to seeing you on campus!
Reunion Class Gear Stores are open February 6 – March 1.
Order your gear today and wear it proudly during Reunion and Commencement Weekend.
Questions about ordering? Contact BSN Sports Customer Service at (800) 749-3813 or myteamshop@bsnsports.com.
The stores will reopen March 23–April 13.
Watch the recording of the February 5 webinar, Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, featuring a conversation with Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzalez '96, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Wesleyan University and Christine Pina '91, Chief Advancement Officer at Miss Porter's School and Wesleyan Former Trustee.
Reunion Class Engagement
See below to learn about upcoming reunion year class events, your class-selected reunion fundraising project, and who to be in touch with at Wesleyan if you have feedback, questions, or would like to be involved with helping plan reunion activities for your class.
Find your class:
Class of 2021 Class of 2016 Class of 2011 Class of 2006 Class of 2001
Class of 1996 Class of 1991 Class of 1986 Class of 1981 Class of 1976
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Class of 2021 - 5th Reunion
Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important InformationAll Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET
Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
Class Happy Hour, February 23, 8 p.m. ET
All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ET
Virtual Campus Update for Milestone Reunion Classes (5th, 25th, and 50th) with President Michael S. Roth '78, April 15, 7 p.m. ETEvent details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.
Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026! Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here.
Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:
Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party.
Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement CeremonyWesleyan staff liaison: Katie Kirtland
Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.
Ready to make your Class of 2021 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.
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Class of 2016 - 10th Reunion
Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important InformationAll Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET
Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
Class Happy Hour, February 23, 8 p.m. ET
All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ETEvent details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.
Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026! Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here.
Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:
Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party.
Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement CeremonyWesleyan staff liaison: Linden Markley
Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.
Ready to make your Class of 2016 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.
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Class of 2011 - 15th Reunion
Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important InformationAll Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET
Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
Class Happy Hour February 25 8 p.m. ET
All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ETEvent details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.
Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026! Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here.
Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:
Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party.
Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement CeremonyWesleyan staff liaison: Linden Markley
Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.
Ready to make your Class of 2011 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.
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Class of 2006 - 20th Reunion
Class Project: Financial Aid
Class Events and Other Important InformationAll Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET
Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
Class Happy Hour February 25, 7 p.m. ET
All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ETEvent details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.
Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026! Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here.
Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:
Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party.
Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement CeremonyWesleyan staff liaison: Linden Markley
Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.
Ready to make your Class of 2006 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.
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Class of 2001 - 25th Reunion
Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important InformationAll Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET
Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
Class Happy Hour, February 24, 8 p.m. ET
All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ET
Virtual Campus Update for Milestone Reunion Classes (5th, 25th, and 50th) with President Michael S. Roth '78, April 15, 7 p.m. ETEvent details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.
Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026! Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here.
Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:
Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, 25th reunion class celebration, and all-classes dance party.
Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party.
Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement CeremonyWesleyan staff liaison: Amy Raufman
Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.
Ready to make your Class of 2001 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.
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Class of 1996 - 30th Reunion
Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important InformationAll Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET
Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
Class Happy Hour February 25 8 p.m. ET
All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ETEvent details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.
Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026! Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here.
Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:
Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party.
Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement CeremonyWesleyan staff liaison: Koby Giglietti
Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.
Ready to make your Class of 1996 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.
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Class of 1991 - 35th Reunion
Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important InformationAll Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET
Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
Class Happy Hour February 25, 7 p.m. ET
All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ETEvent details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.
Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026! Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here.
Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:
Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party.
Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement CeremonyWesleyan staff liaison: Koby Giglietti
Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.
Ready to make your Class of 1991 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.
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Class of 1986 - 40th Reunion
Class Project: Financial Aid
Class Events and Other Important InformationAll Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET
Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
Class Happy Hour February 24, 8 p.m. ET
All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ETEvent details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.
Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026! Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here.
Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:
Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party.
Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement CeremonyWesleyan staff liaison: Nicole Catania
Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.
Ready to make your Class of 1986 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.
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Class of 1981 - 45th Reunion
Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important InformationPowering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
Class Happy Hour, February 24, 7 p.m. ET
All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ETEvent details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.
Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026!
Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here.
*The Class of 1981 Reunion Class Ambassadors recommend the below hotel for alumni in the Class of 1981- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wallingford New Haven
*The Class of 1981 Reunion Class Ambassadors recommend this hotel for alumni in the Class of 1981
T. (203) 284-0001
Book the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wallingford New Haven online
Weekend registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:
Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, all-classes welcome reception, and dance party.
Welcome Celebration for the Class of 1981
6–8 p.m. ET
Middletown, CT
Join fellow Wesleyan alumni from the Class of 1981 for a Reunion Weekend welcome celebration at La Boca (337 Main Street). Reconnect with old friends, swap a few stories, and enjoy drinks and dinner together to kick off the weekend. We’d love to see you there!
Hosted by Belinda Buck Kielland and Livia Wong McCarthySaturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party.
Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement CeremonyWesleyan staff liaison: Nicole Catania
Want to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.
Ready to make your Class of 1981 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wallingford New Haven
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Class of 1976 - 50th Reunion
Class Project: Financial Aid Class Events and Other Important InformationAll Reunion Class Kickoff, September 16, 7 p.m. ET
Powering Possibility at Wesleyan, The Impact of Financial Aid Gifts, February 5, 12 p.m. ET
Class Happy Hour, February 22, 4 p.m. ET
All Reunion Classes Trivia Challenge, March 23, 7 p.m. ET
Virtual Campus Update for Milestone Reunion Classes (5th, 25th, and 50th) with President Michael S. Roth '78, April 15, 7 p.m. ETEvent details and registration will be sent via email prior to each event.
Wesleyan reunion year culminates with Reunion + Commencement Weekend, taking place on campus May 22-24, 2026! The Class of 1976 is invited to campus beginning Thursday, May 21 for pre-weekend class specific activites in honor of their 50th reunion. Learn more about weekend accommodations for alumni here.
Registration and a detailed schedule will be available in March. Highlights include:
Thursday, May 21: Class of 1976 pre-weekend festivities including a welcome dinner.
Friday, May 22: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, President's dinner in honor of the 50th reunion class, and dance party.
Saturday: May 23: academic open houses, gallery exhibitions, WESeminars, parade of classes, Alumni Association Annual Assembly meeting, affinity group receptions open to all, class dinners, all-college sing, and all-campus tent party.
Sunday, May 24: the 194th Commencement CeremonyClass Book Editors: Bryon Haskins ’76, Karen Harmin ’76, Dan Herr ’76
Wesleyan staff liaison: Sioban LaGroWant to connect with the Class Ambassadors for your class? Please contact your class staff liaison for more info on who your reunion class volunteers are and how you can be in touch.
Ready to make your Class of 1976 reunion gift? Make your gift online or learn more about making your gift by phone or mail.
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College Row Classes (Class of 1975 and earlier)
College Row Classes is a program specifically designed for alumni in the years following their milestone 50th reunion to sustain the sense of closeness to Wesleyan and classmates that the 50th reunion experience helps create. We welcome alumni from the Class of 1975 and earlier to stay connected. Learn more about College Row Classes and this year’s program.
2025 Reunion and Commencement Highlight Reel
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Photos
Check out photos from this very special weekend!
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