Below is helpful information to prepare you for your trip back to campus. If you have any questions that aren’t answered below, please contact us at class_reunion@cornell.edu or 607-255-7085.

Welcome back

  • What classes and groups are celebrating?

    This year the classes of the 4s and 9s, diverse alumni associations – Cornell Asian Alumni Association (CAAA), Cornell Black Alumni Association (CBAA), Cornell Latino Alumni Association (CLAA), Cornell Native American Alumni Association (CNAAA), Cornell Military Network (CMN), Cornell Pride, and Cornell First-Generation Alumni, plus Continuous Reunion Club members, and Professional School alumni (Law, Johnson Vet) are celebrating Reunions.
     
    Guests not celebrating with a specific class or group can register and request on campus housing as part of Non-Reunion Year. Find your Reunion class or group page for more information on housing, registration package options, events, and planner contact details.

  • Can't make it back to the Hill?

    There are many ways to engage with Cornell if you can't make it back to campus for Reunion. Tune in to watch featured Virtual Reunion livestream events at live.alumni.cornell.edu! A Virtual Reunion registration package is free and available to all alumni.
     
    Want to bring a little bit of the Hill to your home? The Cornell Store is offering a variety of Reunion gifts and treats that can be ordered and shipped directly to you.

  • How do I see who is attending?

    Check our See Who's Coming list. If you don't see your friends on the list, encourage them to register!

Health and safety

  • What health and safety considerations are in place?

    The university takes the health and well-being of all Cornell community members while on campus seriously. Cornell is committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all event attendees. Please review Cornell’s Expectations for our Alumni Community for more details. We're looking forward to seeing you soon.

  • Who do I get in touch with in case of emergency?

    Emergency on campus — Call 911
    To report an emergency requiring immediate police, fire, or medical response to preserve life or property, call 911 on any phone in Tompkins County. A Blue Light or other campus emergency phone can also be used. Cellular phone users should call 607-255-1111 for on-campus emergencies.
     
    Non-emergency on campus
    Call 5-1111 from a campus phone (607-255-1111 from an off-campus or personal phone) to reach Cornell Police and report something occurring on Cornell property that is not an emergency, for information, or general assistance. You may also use a Blue Light or other campus emergency phone. you can connect with Cornell Health’s 24-Hour Line (for non-life-threatening issues) at 607-255-5155.
     
    Blue Light Phones
    These phones provide a direct line to Cornell Police and may be used to contact them for any reason. There are currently 950 Blue Light phones located across campus. To use a Blue Light phone, lift the receiver or press the red button to activate the telephone.

  • What are the lost and found and security considerations?

    The Cornell University Police Department (CUPD) is an important resource if you are lost or in need of help. CUPD should be the first point of contact for any on-campus incidents. CUPD can be reached by calling 607-255-1111 or by locating a Blue Light phone.
     
    The security of guest residence hall rooms and personal belongings are the individual responsibility of Reunion attendees. It is strongly recommended that valuable or highly sentimental items be left at home. Remember to lock your vehicle and room (doors and windows), particularly when the room is unoccupied.
     
    Reunion Lost and Found is located at the Robert Purcell Community Center (RPCC) Service Desk on North Campus.

Registration

  • Should I pre-register for Reunion?

    We highly encourage pre-registration for Reunion. There are many advantages to registering in advance, including lower fees (by May 15), expedited check-in, meal availability, and a better chance of getting a residence hall room assignment near friends.
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    Visit class or group pages to locate group-specific information including headquarter location, arrival, and parking information, planner contact details, event schedule, and more.
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    Please note: for health and safety reasons, cash payments will not be accepted. Check and credit/debit card payments are the only acceptable payment methods for Reunion purchases.

  • How do I register with more than one Reunion group?

    Many Cornellians want to attend events with both their undergraduate class and other Reunion groups celebrating on campus for Reunion, including professional schools.
     
    1. When registering, select the class, school, or group with which you want to be housed and with whom you will be attending the most events and complete your registration.
    2. Then, work with that group’s registration chair to communicate about events you will not be attending with them and request the events you are interested in attending that are hosted by other groups with whom you want to celebrate.
    3. Your registration chair will coordinate with planners responsible for these other events to ensure this is possible and will send you an updated registration confirmation. Your adjusted registration may include a partial refund or balance due once updates are made.
     
    No matter the class, school, or group you register with, your class/group will receive credit for your attendance at Reunion!

  • What is included in the registration fee?

    Adult registration packages include class/group/school receptions and meals, Arts Quad Tent Parties access, on-campus shuttle bus transportation, headquarters refreshments, and admission to non-ticketed university events open to all Reunion attendees.
     
    CU for Lunch, childcare during Reunion weekend, some athletic events, and ticketed concerts are not automatically included in the registration fee.

  • What is the cancellation and refund policy?

    If you cancel on or before May 24, you are guaranteed a full refund on both your class/group registration package and on-campus housing, if you registered to stay on campus. After May 24, refunds for class/group packages are at the discretion of your class/group registration chair. Housing refunds are at the discretion of Cornell Conference and Event Services. Contact your class or group Reunion planners for more information.

  • Can I participate from home?

    Yes! Just because you can’t make it back to the Hill doesn’t mean you can’t bring Reunion to home to you. Register for our Virtual Reunion package to view livestreamed Reunion featured events and receive a special Cornell Store discount offer valid only for virtual participants! A special promotional code will be sent to you in your Reunion registration confirmation email message.

Arrival and check-in

  • Where do I park on campus?

    Information on parking, transportation, and other travel resources can be found on our Arriving and Getting Around. During Reunion, on-campus parking is at a premium. Guests staying at local hotels are encouraged to utilize a hotel shuttle where available, or other forms of public transportation including TCAT bus service or on-demand ride services to get to campus.

  • How do I check in to Reunion? What are the check-in/check-out hours?

    Each Reunion class and group has a specific headquarters location for check-in. Most headquarter check-in areas will be open until 10:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday with some exceptions. Visit the classes and groups page to find out more.
     
    Late arrival (after 10:00 p.m.) Reunion attendees can pick up their room keys at Robert Purcell Community Center for North Campus, and Hands Bethe House for West Campus. Please be sure to visit your class or group headquarters the following morning to officially check in to Reunion and receive your button.
     
    Check-in begins Thursday, June 6 at noon. Townhouse guests must check out by 11:00 AM on Sunday, June 9; all other guests must check out by noon on Sunday (no exceptions).

  • What does the Reunion button let me access?

    Your Reunion button serves as your ticket to the events for which you are registered, as well as most non-ticketed, university-sponsored events. On-campus shuttle busing is free of charge to guests wearing a Reunion 2024 button. Please wear your button at all times throughout Reunion.
     
    For safety and security purposes, all Reunion guests wishing to attend the Arts Quad Tent Parties on Friday and/or Saturday MUST have their Reunion button. Guests who arrive to the Tent Parties without their Reunion button will not be granted access. No one under the age of 21, including children of alumni (regardless of whether they are accompanied by a parent), will be permitted on the Arts Quad during the Tent Parties. A picture ID may be requested.
     
    Some large-scale Reunion events require additional tickets. Please visit the Reunion schedule for more information on how to obtain tickets.
     
    Several Reunion events require pre-registration; the Reunion schedule will list “Additional Registration” if applicable.

  • Where can I purchase a university button and how much does it cost?

    The cost of a university Reunion button is $60 and provides access to non-ticketed university events open to all Reunion attendees such as the Arts Quad Tent parties, A Conversation with President Pollack, the Olin Lecture, Redstock, and more. Your Reunion button also grants you the ability to ride Reunion shuttle buses free of charge. Buttons can be purchased in the following locations:
     
    Reunion Info Center - Tsai Family Atrium, Statler Hall
     
    Thursday, June 6, 2:00—6:00 p.m.
    Friday, June 7, 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
    Saturday, June 8, 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
     
    Reunion Staff Headquarters - 1st Floor Lounge, Robert Purcell Community Center
     
    Thursday, June 6, 2:00—6:00 p.m.
    Friday, June 7, 8:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m.
    Saturday, June 8, 8:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m.
     
    Button Sales Tent - Arts Quad near Goldwin Smith Hall
     
    Friday, June 7, 9:00 p.m.—12:00 a.m.
    Saturday, June 8, 9:00 p.m.— 12:00 a.m.

  • If I register for Reunion when I get to campus, how do I sign up for on-campus housing?

    Guests who register onsite for Reunion and want on-campus housing will need to sign up at their class/group headquarters during operating hours. Our 24-hour service desk sites cannot accommodate onsite housing requests.

While on campus

  • Will photos be taken during Reunion weekend?

    During Reunion, your picture may be taken by a hired photographer and possibly used for future Cornell-related media purposes. If you do not want your image used, you are responsible for notifying the photographer at the time the photo is taken. The photographer will delete the image on the spot.

  • Are pets allowed on campus?

    Pets are not now allowed in campus-controlled buildings or housing, with the exception of service animals. Cornell University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law in allowing and welcoming service animals on campus.

  • What is Cornell's commitment to sustainability during Reunion?

    Cornell University and Reunion stakeholders are committed to minimizing the energy footprint of Reunions. We are happy to offer online registration, electronic confirmations, and digital schedule of events in an effort to reduce print materials.
     
    We hope you’ll join us in spreading a culture of sustainability at Cornell! Visit our Sustainability page for more information.

Accessibility

  • Is Reunion an accessible event?

    We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including differently abled individuals, to engage fully. When registering for Reunion, guests may add notes on accommodations. You can also connect directly with your class or group registration chair to communicate any specific needs.
     
    For more information about accessible transportation and on-demand rides, visit our Arriving and Getting Around page.
     
    For those engaging with us virtually, we offer live-streamed programming with closed captioning.

Bringing the family

  • Is Reunion a family-friendly event?

    Yes! We welcome youth (and future Cornellians!) back to campus for Reunion. We also know that you may want grown-up time with your friends. We host youth-friendly events, as well as childcare options. We strongly encourage arranging childcare in advance of your arrival on campus. Visit our childcare page for more information.