Whether it has been five years or 50 years since you were last on campus, join us for a memorable weekend of reconnecting with classmates to celebrate all things Mount Holyoke. Reunion events include the Laurel Parade, Back-to-Class sessions, receptions, meals and more for alums and their families.
We will be continuing to update the Reunion schedule throughout the registration period.
Thu, May 21, 2026 8:30am to 4:30pm
Open for self-guided tours Thursday–Sunday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, pick up a brochure in our lobby.
Thu, May 21, 2026 9am to 4pm
The Botanic Garden's mission revolves around serving as a wonderfully diverse plant-based resource for teaching, research, conservation and engagement for the MHC community and beyond.
Thu, May 21, 2026 12pm to 8pm
Stop by the welcome area to check in and collect your Reunion materials before heading to your residence hall to connect with your class. Classes of 1976–2024: Mary Woolley Hall, New York...
Thu, May 21, 2026 12pm to 8pm
Stop by the welcome area to check in and collect your reunion materials before heading to your residence hall to connect with your class. Loyalty Classes: Willits-Hallowell Center Class of 1966:...
Thu, May 21, 2026 12pm to 8pm
Stop by the welcome area to check in and collect your reunion materials before connecting with your class. Class of 1966: Wilder Hall, Lobby
Thu, May 21, 2026 2:30pm to 3pm
Meet in the Living Room of Buckland Hall to go over what to expect during Berries & Bubbly, when the Class of 1976 welcomes the Class of 2026 to the alum community with a silk scarf in their class...
Thu, May 21, 2026 3:30pm to 5pm
The Alum Association, Office of Development and President’s Office cordially invite the Classes of 1976 and 2026 to Berries & Bubbly, where we will toast our graduating seniors and welcome them...
Thu, May 21, 2026 5pm to 6pm
Class presidents and reunion chairs join Alum Association staff and members of the Classes and Reunion Committee to discuss important details for Reunion 2026.
Thu, May 21, 2026 5pm to 7pm
Join alums from across the decades for dinner.
Thu, May 21, 2026 7pm to 8:30pm
Join classmates for an after-dark stroll around the campus while listening to the ghost stories that swirl around our campus. Is Mary Lyon's body really on campus or was she stolen? Does a Woman...
Fri, May 22, 2026 7am to 9am
Join alums from across the decades for breakfast.
Fri, May 22, 2026 7:30am to 6pm
Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult; children are not permitted in the fitness center or field house cardio area.
Fri, May 22, 2026 8:30am to 4:30pm
Open for self-guided tours Thursday–Sunday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, pick up a brochure in our lobby.
Fri, May 22, 2026 9am to 5pm
Visit the Archives to see the student curated exhibit Across Oceans, Across Time: A History of International Students at Mount Holyoke College which highlights the role of international students,...
Fri, May 22, 2026 9am to 5pm
The Archives and Special Collections will be open 9-5 pm Fridays and Saturdays of both reunion weekends. Stop by to make a class button, browse your yearbook, grab one of our many zines about Mount...
Fri, May 22, 2026 9am to 9pm
Stop by the welcome area to check in and collect your Reunion materials before heading to your residence hall to connect with your class. Classes of 1976–2024: Mary Woolley Hall, New York...
Fri, May 22, 2026 9am to 9pm
Stop by the welcome area to check in and collect your reunion materials before connecting with your class. Class of 1966: Wilder Hall, Lobby
Fri, May 22, 2026 9am to 9pm
Stop by the welcome area to check in and collect your reunion materials before connecting with your class.
Fri, May 22, 2026 9am to 4pm
The Botanic Garden's mission revolves around serving as a wonderfully diverse plant-based resource for teaching, research, conservation and engagement for the MHC community and beyond.
Fri, May 22, 2026 11:30am to 2:30pm
Join alums from across the decades for lunch.
Fri, May 22, 2026 12pm to 4pm
Enjoy a sweet scoop on Mary Woolley Green (under the tent between Abbey & Buckland Halls) courtesy of Mount Holyoke’s legacy giving society, the Mary Lyon Society.
Fri, May 22, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
A special Halal lunch and a social space for Muslim seniors and their guests. The Muslim Prayer Room is located on the ground floor and is available for performing prayers. Alums are...
Fri, May 22, 2026 1pm to 1:45pm
What are rainbows? Are they real or in our mind's eye? Why do we find them so beautiful? We will tackle these questions with some demonstrations and interactive activities. You do not need to have...
Fri, May 22, 2026 1pm to 4pm
The Botanic Garden’s mission revolves around serving as an amazingly diverse plant-based resource for teaching, research, conservation and engagement for the MHC community and beyond. Botanic...
Fri, May 22, 2026 1pm to 4pm
Take a campus walking tour with student tour guides, departing from the Office of Admission at either 1 pm or 2:30 pm. Tours last approximately 75 minutes, and no registration is necessary to...
Fri, May 22, 2026 1pm to 5pm
Explore the Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab. Stop by during drop-in hours for a self-guided tour.
Fri, May 22, 2026 1pm to 2pm
Connect with nature on a guided walk led by Alison Costello, Botanic Garden Horticulturist, during which she'll focus on the rich array of plants in the Botanic Garden's outdoor gardens. Learn...
Fri, May 22, 2026 2pm to 5pm
Visit and discover the former Mount Holyoke residence hall with a special exhibit of rooms as they may have existed in the 1930s through 1960s.
Fri, May 22, 2026 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Join President Danielle R. Holley for an engaging update on the College and progress made on the MHC Forward Strategic Plan.
Fri, May 22, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
This ceremony, which includes an exchange of flowers, is spiritual more than religious. Seniors, accompanied by family and friends, are given a blessing and a send-off as they commence their new...
Fri, May 22, 2026 4pm to 4:45pm
A stimulating series of lectures and discussions led by Mount Holyoke College faculty and staff. Option 1: Sex, Age, and Stress: When Are We the Most Vulnerable? with Professor Travis Hodges,...
Fri, May 22, 2026 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Relive your choral “heydays” by participating in this fun, laid-back rehearsal with current Mount Holyoke singers! We will prepare a piece that will then be sung as part of the Commencement Concert...
Fri, May 22, 2026 5pm to 6pm
On Shabbat for graduating seniors, family and friends, and alums who will be attending Reunion 1. Event access: Location, paths of travel to the location: Cassani Lounge (in Shattuck Hall). Enter...
Fri, May 22, 2026 6:30pm to 8pm
Reunite with classmates in the dorm for a casual Pizza Party!
Fri, May 22, 2026 8pm to 10pm
Join us at the firepit for a special Fireside M&Cs! Enjoy our beloved tradition against the backdrop of a stunning Lower Lake sunset. You may just find that the "M" in M&Cs stands for Mocktails!...
Fri, May 22, 2026 8pm to 9pm
Celebrate the musical accomplishments of the Class of 2026! The Commencement Concert features graduating senior soloists and instrumentalists, as well as performances by the Commencement Choir,...
Fri, May 22, 2026 8pm to 9pm
Reception held for Cornerstone Society and Mary Lyon Society members and their guests.
Fri, May 22, 2026 9pm to 10pm
The John Payson Williston Observatory is the oldest academic building on campus. Originally built in 1881, it is the center of astronomy life at the college. Join Tom Burbine, director of the...
Fri, May 22, 2026 9:30pm to 10:30pm
At Canoe Sing, selected students canoe in formation on Lower Lake to a class-curated playlist, while other selected students sing from the Lower Lake gazebo. The graduating class watches from the...
Sat, May 23, 2026 6:30am to 7:30am
Get ready to have fun and row! Alums, rowing friends, partners and children are welcome. You will be done in time for the parade lineup. 240 Ferry St, South Hadley, MA 01075
Sat, May 23, 2026 6:30am to 9am
Join alums from across the decades for breakfast.
Sat, May 23, 2026 7am to 8am
Trees are fascinating and have so many stories to tell! Join Botanic Garden Director & Curator Tom Clark for a walking tour during which he will share some of these engaging stories touching on...
Sat, May 23, 2026 7:30am to 5pm
Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult; children are not permitted in the fitness center or field house cardio area.
Sat, May 23, 2026 8am to 12pm
Stop by the welcome area to check in and collect your Reunion materials before heading to your residence hall to connect with your class. Classes of 1976–2024: Mary Woolley Hall, New York...
Sat, May 23, 2026 8am to 12pm
Stop by the welcome area to check in and collect your reunion materials before connecting with your class. Class of 1966: Wilder Hall, Lobby
Sat, May 23, 2026 8am to 12pm
Stop by the welcome area to check in and collect your reunion materials before connecting with your class.
Sat, May 23, 2026 8am to 8:45am
Please meet on the 116 side of Mary Woolley Hall to lineup for the parade. Lineup will take place on the paved path alongside the building. Event access Location, paths of travel to the location,...
Sat, May 23, 2026 8:30am to 4:30pm
Open for self-guided tours Thursday–Sunday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, pick up a brochure in our lobby.
Sat, May 23, 2026 9am to 5pm
Visit the Archives to see the student curated exhibit Across Oceans, Across Time: A History of International Students at Mount Holyoke College which highlights the role of international students,...
Sat, May 23, 2026 9am to 5pm
The Archives and Special Collections will be open 9-5 pm Fridays and Saturdays of both reunion weekends. Stop by to make a class button, browse your yearbook, grab one of our many zines about Mount...
Sat, May 23, 2026 9am to 10am
Join us for this beloved annual tradition! Kicking off at 9 am, Loyalty class members will lead all returning alums and seniors to Mary Lyon's grave for the Laurel Chain Ceremony where seniors...
Sat, May 23, 2026 9am to 4pm
The Botanic Garden's mission revolves around serving as a wonderfully diverse plant-based resource for teaching, research, conservation and engagement for the MHC community and beyond.
Sat, May 23, 2026 10am to 11:30am
Join Botanic Garden staff Jessie Blum and Ali Costello to get your hands dirty transplanting seedlings and rooted cuttings grown here at the Botanic Garden! From Firstie-plant favorites to pumpkins...
Sat, May 23, 2026 10:15am to 11:30am
In celebration of 154 years of tradition and success, Mount Holyoke College alums, graduating seniors and guests gather to honor the past and welcome the future.
Sat, May 23, 2026 11:30am to 2pm
Various lawn games will be out on Skinner Green for alums, families and guests to enjoy.
Sat, May 23, 2026 11:30am to 4:30pm
Please join Art Studio Department Seniors Emily Langer, Hannah Landau, Luna Bawa, Mari Al Tayb, Mia Gonzales Jackson, and Mona Nightingale on Saturday, May 23rd, from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm in the Art...
Sat, May 23, 2026 11:30am to 1pm
Join alums from across the decades along with the senior class and their families and friends for a cookout on the green. Stop by one of the eight Career Community tables to network with other...
Sat, May 23, 2026 12pm to 3pm
Purchase new and used athletic gear at great prices! Take a piece of Mount Holyoke home with you! CASH OR CHECK ONLY
Sat, May 23, 2026 1pm to 2pm
Join Botanic Garden staff to create and take home one-of-a-kind botanical sun prints using light sensitive fabric! You provide the creativity, we’ll supply everything else including plant material...
Sat, May 23, 2026 1pm to 5pm
Explore the Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab. Stop by during drop-in hours for a self-guided tour.
Sat, May 23, 2026 1:45pm to 2:45pm
Enjoy touring campus in a comfortable motor coach. For the Classes of 1946, 1951, and 1956.
Sat, May 23, 2026 2pm to 4pm
Connect with faculty, fellow alums and students from different academic departments. Art History & Architectural Studies: Art 220 & Art Building 2nd Floor Lounge (NOTE: this at-home begins at 2:30...
Sat, May 23, 2026 2pm to 5pm
Visit and discover the former Mount Holyoke residence hall with a special exhibit of rooms as they may have existed in the 1930s through 1960s.
Sat, May 23, 2026 2:30pm to 3:30pm
The Botanic Garden’s Talcott Greenhouse contains more than 1500 different plants from around the world, each with their own unique stories to tell! Join Botanic Garden staff Jessie Blum and Tom...
Sat, May 23, 2026 3pm to 4pm
All returning alums and guests are invited for this special presentation in Gamble Auditorium about the Museum and its 150th anniversary this fall! The Museum is closed as it undergoes major...
Art Building, Gamble Auditorium
Free
Sat, May 23, 2026 3pm to 4pm
The Baccalaureate Mass is a time where seniors give thanks and reflect on their academic experience at Mount Holyoke College. It is an important spiritual component of the annual commencement...
Sat, May 23, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Class of 1976 Social Hour with President Holley
Sun, May 24, 2026 7am to 12pm
Choose the location closest to you to return your OneCard and room keys: Mary Woolley Hall or Willits-Hallowell Center.
Sun, May 24, 2026 7am to 10am
Join alums from across the decades for breakfast.
Sun, May 24, 2026 8:30am to 9:30am
The Botanic Garden’s outdoor gardens are amongst the most beautiful and intimate on campus. From towering trees to native woodland gems, the various gardens display a botanical richness that rivals...
Sun, May 24, 2026 8:30am to 4:30pm
Open for self-guided tours Thursday–Sunday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, pick up a brochure in our lobby.
Sun, May 24, 2026 9am to 4pm
The Botanic Garden's mission revolves around serving as a wonderfully diverse plant-based resource for teaching, research, conservation and engagement for the MHC community and beyond.
Sun, May 24, 2026 10am
The College’s 189th commencement ceremony. Tickets are required for seating and are limited to seniors and their families. Details on ticket distribution will be shared as they are available. The...
