Reunion

Thursday, May 28

8 a.m.– midnight — Check-in | Donovan’s Pub

11:30 a.m. — Presidents’ Circle Lunch and Shotgun Golf | Seven Oaks (Pre-registration required)

6 p.m. — 50th Reunion Dinner for the Class of 1976 | Raab House

Friday, May 29

7:30–10 a.m. — Breakfast | Frank Dining Hall

7:30 a.m. — 50th shotgun golf | Seven Oaks (Pre-registration required)

8 a.m.–midnight — Check-in | Donovan’s Pub

9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Reunion College sessions | Various locations

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. — Welcome lunch | Main Tent

1:30 p.m. — Shotgun golf at Seven Oaks

5 p.m. — Welcome Dinner: Food trucks | Main Tent

8 p.m. — Awards Ceremony | Memorial Chapel

9 p.m. — Torchlight and Fireworks

10 p.m. — Entertainment | Main Tent

Saturday, May 30

7:30–10 a.m. — Breakfast | Frank Dining Hall

8 a.m.–midnight — Check-in | Donovan’s Pub

9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Reunion College sessions | Various locations

11 a.m. — Hour with the President | Memorial Chapel

2:30 p.m. — Book author signing program | Bookstore

6 p.m. — Class Dinners | Various locations

9 p.m. — Entertainment | Main Tent

Sunday, May 31

7:30–10 a.m. — Breakfast | Frank Dining Hall

8 a.m.–noon — Check-out | Donovan’s Pub

Additional registration required

Thursday, May 28 | 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Limited regular play available

All alumni are welcome to return for reunion. We will be celebrating those with class years ending in 1 and 6. We will also honor our 50th reunion class, the class of 1976, and the 25th reunion class, the class of 2001.

Colgate staff members are working with volunteers from each class to plan special programming to honor these anniversaries. If you'd like to be involved in your class planning efforts, please contact alumni@colgate.edu.

We will celebrate a number of special anniversaries at Reunion 2026, including the following:

• 30th anniversary of Tri Delta
• 40th anniversary of AOC
• 60th anniversary of Rugby  

Registration opens for the classes of 1951-1976 on October 8, 2025.

For all other classes, registration opened on February 16 and closes May 15. Early bird registration ends April 15.

We can accommodate walk-in registration during the weekend from 8 a.m. - midnight in Donovan's Pub. Please note, the Raider Weekend and Full Weekend options are still the only options, and on-campus housing might be limited.

Campus Housing
Campus housing will be available as part of the reunion registration form. If you have any questions about on-campus housing, please call the Office of Alumni Engagement at 315-228-7700. 

• If you've reserved campus housing a linen set is provided, which includes: bed, 2 sheets, pillow and pillow case, light blanket, two bath towels, and a wash cloth.

Local Accommodations
Local accommodations, such as house rentals, must be secured independently. A non-exhaustive list of area B&Bs and other local rentals can be found here, and many residents may list on Airbnb.

We expect to be able to accommodate a limited number of RVs for reunion weekend. Site reservations will be accepted through reunion registration.

Please note that RV parking will be assigned in the General Use Lot (near Tyler's Field, behind Community Memorial Hospital) and no hookups will be provided. RV parking will be restricted to assigned locations only in order to ensure adequate parking for regular sized vehicles throughout campus.

Email alumni@colgate.edu to become involved in your class’s reunion planning efforts.

Reunion Refund Policy
Colgate's Reunion fees cover costs associated with registration, housing, meals, programming, and more. Refunds can be accommodated up to May 15, 2026 less a non-refundable $15 processing fee. The $15 processing fee will apply to all cancellations; this fee offsets costs the Office of Alumni Engagement incurs each time a monetary transaction is processed. Changes to registration options will not incur a $15 processing fee.

Clearly designated, legal parking spaces on campus are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to the spaces available on campus, reunion attendees can park in the general parking lot off Broad Street, adjacent to Tyler’s Field and behind Community Memorial Hospital. Whenever possible, please take advantage of the Colgate Cruiser and/or our shuttle service, which originates from the Reunion Headquarters.

ADA-accessible parking will be available for individuals who hold valid, government-issued disabled parking placards or plates on campus. To locate accessible parking locations, visit the interactive campus map. If you have any accessibility related questions, please contact the Alumni Engagement Office at alumni@colgate.edu. 

The Airport, Train, and Bus Shuttle service can be booked for trips between the campus and Syracuse or Utica. 

Getting to Campus: Colgate Shuttle Service for Alumni

The shuttle provides safe, reliable transportation to and from:

• Syracuse Hancock International Airport
• Syracuse Regional Transportation Center (train and bus)
• Utica Boehlert Transportation Center (train and bus)

Alumni and Guest Pricing

• Syracuse Hancock International Airport: $150
• Syracuse Regional Transportation Center: $150
• Utica Boehlert Transportation Center: $100

All prices are one‑way and billed through TouchNet using a credit card. If you are traveling with family members, a group rate may apply. 

Contact the Transportation Department if you have any questions. 

Reservations (Important!)

Advance reservations are required to guarantee availability.

1. Submit TouchNet payment (check out as Guest)
2. Wait for an email confirmation, then follow the instructions to submit your travel information via the Google Form link provided in the email.
   It is important to follow both step 1 and step 2 to complete the reservation.

• Please submit your request at least two business days in advance (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Example: For a Friday 1:00 p.m. ride, submit your request by Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. For weekend or Monday travel, submit by Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
• For round‑trip travel, submit two separate reservations (one for departure and one for return).

Shuttle Schedule and Travel Time

Syracuse (Airport & Transportation Center): Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes

• To campus: 3:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., noon, 3:00 p.m.
• From campus: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11:59 p.m.

Utica (Bus & Train Station): Approximately 45 minutes

• To campus: 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 2:15 p.m.
• From campus: 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m.

Pick-up and Drop-off Locations

Off Campus

• Syracuse Airport: Baggage Claim Area A
• Syracuse Regional Transportation Center: Outside the front entrance
• Utica Transportation Center: In front of the building near the bus stop

On Campus & Nearby

• Donovan’s Pub (Reunion Headquarters - registration and key pick up)
• Colgate Bookstore
• Colgate Inn
• Hotel 175
• Frank Dining Hall
• ’65 Arena
• Holcomb’s Bed & Breakfast

Helpful Notes

• Advance reservations are required to guarantee availability.
• Policies regarding cancellations, refunds, and group transportation apply.
• Uber/Lyft are not reliable in Hamilton
• Contact the Colgate Transportation department for questions
  • Phone: 315-228-7709
  • Email: transportation@colgate.edu
  • Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

If you have any questions, please contact alumni@colgate.edu.

View available local childcare providers.

A link to the attendee list will be included in your confirmation email. Please contact us at alumni@colgate.edu if you are registered and would like to see the list of registrants.

Yes. The Colgate Bookstore will be hosting the Alumni Authors program again this year. Please contact alumni@colgate.edu if you are interested.

Headquarters is located at Donovan’s Pub in James C. Colgate Hall (Student Union). This is your go-to spot for:

• The Registration Desk
• Lost and Found
• The Souvenir Room

Check-in and registration will be in Donovan's Pub

• Thursday – Saturday: 8 a.m. – midnight
• Sunday: 8 a.m. – noon

On-Demand: Golf carts and vehicles originate in front of Reunion Headquarters. Visit the Transportation Tent or call 315-228-7781 for arrangements.

Colgate Cruiser: The shuttle stops at Headquarters, downtown (Colgate Inn/Bookstore), Hotel One75, Frank Dining Hall, and College Street.

• Thursday: 4:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
• Friday/Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.
• Sunday: 7:30 a.m. – noon
   

Tracking: Download the Colgate Shuttle app to track the Cruiser in real-time.

Yes, Reunion guests are welcome to use Trudy Fitness Center during the weekend. 
It will be open the following hours: 

• Thursday: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
• Friday: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
• Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Lineberry Natatorium will be closed due to filtration system upgrades. Sorry for the inconveniences.
 

Thursday, May 28: Welcome Lunch and Shotgun Golf at Seven Oaks

Friday, May 29: Presidents’ Circle Dessert Reception - members of the Willow Society and 50th Reunion Class also invited. Questions? Contact presidentscircle@colgate.edu.

If you are staying in campus housing, you must return your keys before leaving.

• Friday/Saturday: Return to Headquarters (8 a.m. – midnight).
• Sunday: Return to Headquarters (8 a.m. – noon).

Important: Place keys in an envelope with your name and phone number. Failure to return keys by Sunday at noon will result in a $150 locksmith charge. Keys cannot be mailed back.

With the exception of guide dogs and animals specifically approved for the educational purposes of the University, pets are not allowed in campus buildings, including residential housing. Guests who are found to have animals in their rooms may be requested to leave the premises.

To meet the needs of nursing parents, or to accommodate personal/medical needs, a dedicated space is available in James C. Colgate Hall. Please inquire at Reunion Headquarters.

Meal Access and Tickets 
Alumni with the Full Weekend option will receive meal tickets at registration. Please present the appropriate ticket at the entrance to each meal. If you don't have a full package, you can purchase breakfast at the door.

Breakfast Locations 
A hot breakfast is served at Frank Dining Hall on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Dietary Restrictions 
Meals are labeled for vegetarian and vegan options, as well as common allergens. If you have specific needs, please speak with the catering staff or visit Reunion Headquarters.

Saturday Class Dinners 
Please note that Saturday evening class and anniversary receptions are restricted to those age 21 and over.

Tent Hours and Alcohol Service 
Tent opening hours are as follows: 

• Thursday: 3 p.m. - Midnight
• Friday: 11:30 a.m. - Midnight
• Saturday: Noon - Midnight

Alcohol service ends at midnight each night. Beer and wine are provided; mixed drinks are available at cash bars in the main tent.

Alcohol Policies 
You must be 21+ to be served. Per NY State law, open containers are prohibited in public places and within all vehicles (including those driven by student staff).