Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2026 takes place October 9–11 and features a lineup of special experiences created for your class. From traditions to lively celebrations, the weekend offers many ways to honor the journey you share.
Explore details about your class party, reuniting with classmates, class gift, and what it means to serve on the Reunion Committee. Bookmark this page to stay informed and be among the first to learn when Homecoming and Reunion Weekend registration opens this summer.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Members of the Class of 1976 marked the 50th anniversary of their graduation by participating in Northwestern’s 168th commencement ceremony.
Friday, October 9, 6:30–9:30 PM
Cocktail attire
Complimentary valet parking available
$80 per person includes cocktails followed by a seated dinner. Advance registration required.
Save with early-bird pricing. Register by August 10 and get $10 off your class party ticket.
Sunday, October 11, 10:00 AM–Noon
Complimentary valet parking available.
Close out the weekend with new and returning members of the Half Century Club.
$40 per person; advance registration recommended.
Learn more about the alumni volunteers from the Class of 1976
Share personal updates, post favorite memories, and upload photos—past and present—in this digital space created exclusively for your class.
All gifts made from September 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026, will be counted toward your class total and help leave a lasting legacy at Northwestern.
We honor and remember members of your graduating class who have passed away, recognizing their place in our shared history.
Stay in touch with classmates long after Reunion. A new benefit, find new and old friends Our Northwestern, the University’s secure, password-protected alumni platform.