Young Alumni Weekend

September 25-27, 2026

Join us for Young Alumni Weekend 2026, September 25-27. All graduates from the classes of 2016-2026 are invited back to campus, and we will honor the 1st, 5th and 10th reunion classes throughout the weekend. 

Schedule of Events Coming Soon!

Welcome Back

faqs

Find your perfect place to stay, and don't miss the chance to reunite and bring back memories made on campus. Read the FAQs below for all of the weekend details.

Tickets

    • Early-bird tickets will go on sale the week of June 1 for classes 2016 – 2026.  

    • Online ticket sales closes at midnight on Sunday, September 20. Check-in and day of event ticket sales will open on Friday, September 25, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Elrod Commons. 

    • We kindly encourage pre-purchase so we can plan for the best experience possible. Your name tag becomes your admission ticket for all Young Alumni Weekend events and is required to be served food and/or beverages. 

    • Early-bird tickets for all classes are $116/pp 

    • Early-bird tickets for the Class of 2026 are $21/pp 

    • Check-in and day-of event ticket sales opens Friday, September 25 at 8:00 a.m. in the Elrod Commons Atrium, closing at 5:30 p.m. and will also be available at the Welcome Back Bash on Cannan Green. Check-in and ticket sales on Saturday is located at the game day gathering on the Law School Lawn, beginning at 1:00 p.m.  

    • Change date to September 18 

Families

  • Yes, make Alumni Weekend a family vacation! We will be offering family-friendly activities, throughout the weekend. Check the schedule for details.

  • We suggest checking websites like Care.com for childcare options. W&L cannot provide names of local sitters or students. Please note: Care.com is a private for-profit business and is in no way affiliated with W&L.

  • W&L supports campus visitors who are nursing and/or pumping by providing private lactation rooms on campus:

    • Early-Fielding 104

    • Holekamp Hall 004

    • Law School 452

    • Tucker Hall 021

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    Each room is equipped with a mini refrigerator (with the exception of Early-Fielding), a comfortable chair, and access to electricity.

  • We know better than to predict a forecast – things change very quickly here in the Shenandoah Valley. Check the weather before you leave home. Many of our activities are under tents, but being outside you may want to pack a jacket for the cooler nights and/or rainy weather. Dress for the weekend is casual. We encourage dressing in layers and packing a jacket. Comfortable shoes are highly recommended, high-heels can be tricky on the brick sidewalks and/or the grass.

  • Our goal is to make Young Alumni Weekend accessible to all attendees and ensure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Alumni requiring assistance should contact alumni@wlu.edu to make prior arrangements.

  • Check-in and registration opens Friday, September 19 at 11:00 a.m. in the Elrod Commons Atrium, closing at 5:30 p.m. and will also be available at the Welcome Back Bash on Cannan Green. Check-in and registration on Saturday is located at the tailgate on the Law School Lawn, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

  • There are no formal room blocks, but there are plenty of options available. September is a busy time in Lexington, so we encourage you to secure your lodging as soon as possible to guarantee a preferred place to stay.

    Booking sites such as Expedia and Travelocity provide real-time availability, or you can explore local options here: https://lexingtonvirginia.com/directory/lodging

  • Shuttle information coming soon!

  • We know better than to predict a forecast—things change very quickly here in the Shenandoah Valley, especially in the fall! Check the weather before you leave home. There may be activities under tents, being outside you may want to pack a jacket for the cooler nights and/or rainy weather.

  • Pets are welcome on the grounds as long as they are leashed. Visitors to campus using service animals may use all public facilities with the exception of any restricted areas. As with all animals on campus, the owner assumes all responsibility for cleaning up after, and any damage caused by the animal. Please read the full policy here.  

Food and Beverage

  • We’re pleased to provide a variety of dining options during Young Alumni Weekend, whether catered meals or in our dining facilities. Throughout the weekend, there will be various receptions and lunches, culminating in a closing dinner on Saturday night.

  • The W&L Culinary Team takes great care to provide healthy, balanced eating options for our event weekends. We are committed to helping guests with their dietary needs. Each menu signage lists common allergens and traits so you can find the best options for you; whether you have food allergies, health conditions, religious restrictions, or simply need guidance or assistance with your food selections. We do our best to menu in a way that can fit most diets and common restrictions. We take every precaution to check ingredient information and to ensure that cross-contamination of ingredients does not occur. It is important to note, we do not have allergen-free facilities or serving lines.   

    Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement with questions.  

Reunion Giving

Support Your Class, Give in Honor of Your Reunion

A great way to commemorate your reunion milestone is to participate in your class's gift effort by making a contribution to the Annual Fund.