Return. Relive. Renew.
Hey Alumni Eagles, it’s time to return home for the ultimate Northwestern alumni event! Whether you’re celebrating a milestone reunion or just looking to reconnect, this is your chance to relive the best of campus life. Join us for chapels (main sessions), alumni college sessions, meals in the Billy, and plenty of activities to spark old memories and create new ones.
Reunion Weekend is for adults only, but we’d love to see your family back on campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend in the fall. It’s a weekend to renew friendships, refresh your spirit, and soak in the nostalgia. Don’t miss out—we can’t wait to welcome you back!
Schedule
Reunion Weekend is designed to provide plenty of opportunities to reconnect with friends and experience Northwestern all over again. While Saturday is packed with the biggest events and activities, staying the whole weekend allows for a more relaxed, unhurried time to catch up and reminisce. Class years ending in 5 will enjoy special 10-year reunion celebrations, but all alumni are invited to join the festivities. Chapels, meals, and class gatherings serve as the heart of the weekend, while alumni college sessions, tours, and activities offer plenty of ways to personalize your experience. Whether you come for the day or stay for it all, we can’t wait to welcome you back!
View the full 2025 Reunion Weekend Schedule of Events here!
Speakers and Leaders
Relive your time in chapel, but this time without the attendance requirement. No need to “gun and run, slash and dash, or scan and scram,” because we’ve asked several beloved voices from your past to share some godly wisdom and encouragement. And you better believe there will be a praise chapel! We can’t wait to hear Maranatha…wait, Knight Hall, filled with your voices!
Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek | Speaker
President, University of Northwestern & Northwestern Media
Dr. Mark Muska (’76) | Speaker
Professor Emeritus of Biblical & Theological Studies, University of Northwestern
Dr. Doug Huffman (’83) | Speaker
Dean of academic programs & New Testament professor, Biola University
Heidi Anderson (’10) | Speaker
Speaker & Author
Natalie Conrad (’10) | Worship Leader
Associate Worship Leader, Grace Church
Monte Abeler (’12) | Weekend RA (Host)
Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement, University of Northwestern
Cassie Plantage (’07) | Weekend RA (Host)
Coordinator of Alumni & Parent Engagement, University of Northwestern
Special Events
2020 In-Person Commencement Service | Saturday Afternoon
We are thrilled to finally honor the Class of 2020, whose hard work and dedication was recognized differently due to the challenges of COVID. This long-awaited Commencement Ceremony will provide a meaningful moment to celebrate the resilience and perseverance of these graduates, who were unable to walk across the stage at the time. Join us for this unique event as we come together with fellow alumni and guests to cheer them on, pray over them, and ensure they are surrounded by a community that celebrates their achievements. Let’s make this a walk to remember!
Milestone Class Reunions
Celebrate your graduation milestone with a special reunion! Alumni from class years ending in 5 (2015, 2005, 1995, etc.) and the Class of 2020 will enjoy exclusive lunch gatherings to mark the occasion. We also invite graduates from 1972-75 to join us for a memorable 50-Year Golden Reunion, while alumni from 1966 and earlier are encouraged to reconnect at a special Downtown Campus Reunion. No matter your class year, it’s the perfect time to gather, reminisce, and celebrate your Northwestern legacy!
If you started your college journey with one class but graduated with a different class due to an accelerated or stretched-out schedule, join the reception of your preferred graduation class.
Northwestern Staff & Faculty & Lunch
Current, former, and retired Northwestern staff & faculty are also invited back for Reunion Weekend! Enjoy a wonderful day that includes morning chapel and a reunion lunch. We also invite you to reconnect with alumni, attend optional activities, and participate in the 2020 In-Person Commencement Ceremony (bring your regalia!).
Registration & Rates
Join us for Saturday or make it a weekend! Options and benefits for each of the different rates are listed below. Registering for the weekend and booking your housing are two separate steps. All reunion weekend options include access to download photos from the weekend. Register here!
Reunion Weekend Rates
| Full Weekend | $149* |
| Saturday Day Pass | $99 |
*Register for the full weekend before May 1, 2025 and receive a free Northwestern hoodie when you arrive.
Special Event Rates
| Milestone Reunion Only | $49 (includes 50-Year “Golden” Reunion & Downtown Campus Reunion) |
| 2020 5-Year Reunion & Commencement Service | FREE! (includes lunch, regalia rental and reception) |
| Staff & Faculty Reunion (Saturday) | $20 |
Weekend Housing Options
Housing is additional and booked separately. Book your room and find friends to join you, or coordinate with friends and then book a room. Select one person to pay during online registration. Roommate preference will be honored following the weekend policies and room capacity. Room number preference will be considered and we will do our best to accommodate your request, but cannot guarantee your placement into a specific room. Register here!
1. On-Campus
Relive your college years by staying in a dorm again! Affordable and nostalgic, this is a fun option even if you already live in the Twin Cities. Book a room, and it’s yours for the weekend, whether you stay Friday night, Saturday night, or both. Pillows, sheets, blankets, and towels included.
| Hartill/Knutson (1-3 adults) | $110 per room |
| Moyer (4-8 adults) | $208 per room |
2. Country Inn & Suites
A block of rooms has been reserved at Country Inn for anyone traveling to the Cities who would prefer to not stay in a dorm. Reserve by booking online or calling.
Country Inn & Suites
2740 E Snelling Ser Dr
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 661-0625
3. Stay at Home / Crash at a Friend’s
We’re excited to see you no matter where you end up staying!
Volunteer on a Class Reunion Committee
If you graduated in a year ending with a 5, we would love your help in planning and promoting your milestone class reunion. You know the people, memories, and preferences of your class best! The total volunteer commitment is a couple of hours at most. Sign up today to help create a memorable event for your class. Fill out this volunteer form to help create a memorable event for your class.
FAQs
Reunion Weekend is an adults-only weekend where alumni can return to campus and relive their college days, but we highly recommend you bring your kids to Homecoming & Family Weekend this fall. Lots of fun, specially designed for the entire family!
Northwestern gear for sure! Overall, we’re keeping things pretty casual. Dress comfortably for summertime in Minnesota.
Guests will be provided a fitted and top sheet, pillow/pillowcase, and one blanket. Please note: these blankets are light. We cannot guarantee guests access to more than one pillow or blanket.
A set of towels including bath, hand, and a washcloth. Hangers, irons/ironing boards, additional soap, and other miscellaneous items are available upon request at the front desk.
Each room is equipped with a kitchenette. Please note, there are no microwaves in the room, but you will be able to access one in the lobby of the student center.
Yes! Laundry machines are available and are now loaded via a phone app. Stop by the Robertson Student Center main desk for assistance.
Yes, campus has a Wi-Fi network and you will be provided directions on how to access it during your check in process.
The Robertson Student Center Front Desk will be staffed 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. The team members will be available to assist you with any questions, directions, and let you into the building during that time. If you need to arrive for or depart from your stay outside those hours, please alert us during the registration process or stopping by the front desk to make those arrangements. During your stay, please plan accordingly so you are not locked out of the building.
Please note upon checking in, the events staff will provide you with information relevant to your stay and checking out. Each adult will be provided a key to their room. If you are staying in a building other than the Robertson Student Center, you will also be provided an access card. If you have any questions during your stay, please visit the Robertson Student Center main desk.
Parking is available outside the student center and other residential buildings, and around campus. We ask that you do not park in any reserved parking spaces.
At the conclusion of the weekend, we will collect all items we find when cleaning and bring them to our campus Lost & Found. If you do leave an item behind, please call the ticket office (651-631-5151).
University of Northwestern has determined rates for all-inclusive weekend, Saturday day only, and smaller events. The rates include various meals, group activities, and class-specific gatherings for that time period. Housing is an additional cost; either on-campus housing (paid at the time of registration) or securing housing at a hotel or with friends and family.
Staff in the Alumni & Parent Office are happy to help answer any questions you have! Email or call us at [email protected] or 651-631-5236.
