Welcome Home! We are excited to welcome all Lafayette alumni back to campus May 31 through June 2. We will be celebrating classes ending in a 4 or a 9, The Class of 2023 for their first reunion, and all members of the 50-Plus Club.

Reunion will be celebrated from May 31 through June 2. Click here to register!

Scroll below to view the weekend’s schedule! Stay tuned for additional events to be added!

Registration Packages

Multi-Day Package

  • $275 ($250 early bird pricing until April 1, 2024)
  • Registration fee covers the full weekend’s activities, meals, drinks, access to all programming/entertainment, as well as Reunion T-shirt. Sunday brunch is included as part of this package.

One-Day Package

  • $175 ($150 early bird pricing until April 1, 2024)
  • Registration fee covers all meals, drinks, and programming/entertainment on a single day into the evening (either Friday or Saturday), as well as a Reunion T-shirt. Sunday brunch is included as part of this package.

Saturday Evening Package

  • $100 ($75 early bird pricing until April 1, 2024)
  • Registration fee covers the Saturday evening class dinner and Quad Party only. Sunday brunch is also included as part of this package.

Classes of 2019 - 2023 Discount

All members of the Classes of 2019 – 2023 will receive 20% off any of the registration packages. Those who register prior to April 1 will receive both early bird pricing and the additional discount.

Children's Package

Children’s Package registration fee covers the cost of the weekend’s events. Children 0-5 are free, while children 6 – 18 are $25.

Reunion Schedule by Category

Reunion Headquarters

Friday, May, 31

Noon- 8:30 p.m.

Reunion Headquarters | Pfenning Alumni Center
Check-in for Reunion 2024 at the Pfenning Alumni Center, located on Hamilton Street. 
Saturday, June, 1

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Reunion Headquarters | Pfenning Alumni Center
Check-in for Reunion 2024 at the Pfenning Alumni Center, located on Hamilton Street. 

Campus Tours & Enrichment Sessions

Friday, May 31

1 – 1:45 p.m.

Alumni College Session I NEW! | Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center, Various Rooms
Connect, learn and engage with various faculty members and Athletics staff on academic topics, as well as the landscape of College Athletics. Choose from 3 different sessions. Refreshments will be available in Rockwell for attendees to enjoy between sessions.
Friday, May 31

1 – 5 p.m.

Open House at the College Archives | Skillman Library
As the College approaches its Bicentennial, take a look back at our storied history at the College Archives. This year’s exhibit will feature items exploring student activism in the 1970s, the Vietnam War, the founding of The Association of Black Collegians, and co-education at Lafayette. View the “First Co-ed Quilt” created by Liza Roos Prior Lucy ’74, in celebration of 40 years of co-education in 2014.
Friday, May 31

2 – 2:45 p.m.

Alumni College Session II NEW! | Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center, Various Rooms                                                                              Connect, learn and engage with various faculty members and Athletics staff on academic topics, as well as the landscape of College Athletics. Choose from 3 different sessions.
Saturday, June 1

8 – 9 a.m.

Chateau Chavaniac Tour | Shuttle departs from the Williams Center for the Arts
The Chateau was built as a private retreat by Allan P. Kirby ‘15 and named after the birthplace of the Marquis de Lafayette. It was presented to the College by the F.M. Kirby Foundation in 1984. Learn more about this historic site, and join us for a tour!
Saturday, June 1

9 – 5 p.m.

View the “First Co-ed Quilt” | Skillman Library Room 209
In celebration of the Class of 1974, the first class of coeducation at Lafayette College, stop by the College Archives to view Liza Roos Prior Lucy ’74’s quilt created in 2014 in celebration of this historical moment.
Saturday, June 1

1 – 3 p.m.

Find Your Fleck Brick| Skillman Library Steps
Fleck Society members are recognized with engraved bricks along the walkway from Markle Hall across the Quad to Colton Chapel. A Lafayette staff person will be available to assist in finding your Fleck Society brick.
Saturday, June 1

1 – 4 p.m.

Shuttle to Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex & Simon Silk Mill | Shuttle to Depart from The Lafayette College Store.
Hop on the shuttle and explore local eateries, breweries, and more at the Simon Silk Mill! The shuttle will also stop at Metzgar where you can explore and visit Gummeson Grounds. Shuttles to Depart campus at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., & 3 p.m.
Saturday, June 1

2 – 3:15 p.m.

Lafayette 101: Why We Celebrate the Marquis | Limburg Theater, Farinon College Center
So, who exactly was the Marquis de Lafayette? What was his background? What did he look like? What motivated him to come to America and get involved with our war with Britain? How did he come to be such a celebrity in America? How and why did our College come to be named after him? Come find out! Join John Becica ’69, Life member of the American Friends of Lafayette, to learn more as we approach the College’s Bicentennial.

Social Gatherings & Meals

Friday, May 31

2-3 p.m.

First Women’s Tea NEW! | Location TBD
Celebrate women of all generations who are a part of the Lafayette community. Enjoy light refreshments, such as tea sandwiches and sweets.
Friday, May 31

3 – 4 p.m.

50-Plus Club Garden Reception | The President’s House
Lafayette’s 18th President Nicole Farmer Hurd will welcome attendees to the President’s Garden for fellowship and light refreshments to welcome everyone home and honor all 50-Plus year alumni.
Friday, May 31

3:30 – 6 p.m.

Welcome Home Happy Hour with Faculty & Staff NEW!| Watson Courtyard
Join us on Watson Courtyard for a welcome reception with classmates, friends, current faculty, and staff at the College.
Friday, May 31

6 – 7:30 p.m.

Maroon & White Dinner NEW! | The Quad
Enjoy dinner under the Quad with your classmates and friends! Wear your best maroon, white, and leopard and celebrate your Pard pride.
Friday, May 31

6:30 – 11 p.m.

Kappa Delta Rho Dance Party | Tent Between KDR House & Soles Hall
Dance to some of the best music in the past 60 years. Enjoy a DJ and dancing in the KDR House or relax in the tent catching up with brothers and classmates over beverages and snacks. All alumni are welcome!
Friday, May 31

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Whiskey / Wine Tasting with Dessert NEW! | The Quad
Sip on a sampling of local beverages while enjoying a sweet treat.
Friday, May 31

8:30 – 11 p.m.

Pard Beer Garden NEW! | The Quad
Connect with classmates on the quad, and enjoy some local brews! Play yard games, take a shot at axe throwing, enjoy live music, and kick back at a campus beer garden.
Saturday, June 1

7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Coffee Break | Pfenning Alumni Center & Farinon Atrium
Need a recharge? Stop by to grab a coffee throughout the day!
Saturday, June 1

8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Breakfast | Pfenning Alumni Center & Farinon Atrium
Grab your breakfast ticket, included in your registration packet, and enjoy breakfast with your Lafayette family.
Saturday, June 1

Noon – 1:30 p.m.

All Alumni Picnic | The Quad
Enjoy a casual lunch picnic featuring produce grown specifically for Reunion at Lafayette’s LaFarm.
Saturday, June 1

Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch & Learn Affinities NEW! | Pardee Classrooms, TBD
Grab your lunch and visit a Pardee classroom to learn and discuss Fraternity and Sorority Life, Pride, McDonough, Sustainability, and Interfaith initiatives at Lafayette.
Saturday, June 1

1 – 5 p.m.

Kappa Delta Rho Meet & Greet | Tent between KDR House and Soles Hall
Tour KDR House to view memorabilia and flat screen TV’s with KDR’s Lafayette History, or relax in the tent catching up with brothers and classmates over beverages and snacks. All alumni are welcome!
Saturday, June 1

9 – 11 a.m.

Taste of Easton NEW! | Shuttles Depart from Williams Center for the Arts
Join us for an afternoon of tastings at Easton’s local eateries! Limited spots are available for this event, and shuttle transportation will be provided. Choose from 2 different restaurant pairings, and enjoy an appetizer and beverage at each! A separate registration is required to attend this event, however the registration fee is included in the cost of your Reunion registration package. Click here to register for Taste of Easton!
Saturday, June 1

2 – 5 p.m..

Quad Class Gatherings & Children’s Activities | The Quad
Join your classmates for an afternoon of camaraderie, activities, music, food and beverages. All alumni and their families are welcome to this event, which will feature activities for children such as Stuff-A-Leopard, face painting, and more!
Saturday, June 1

6 – 9 p.m.

Class Dinners | Various, TBA
Celebrate and reminisce with your classmates over dinner.
Please note, class dinners are intended for guests 21+. Childcare options will be available for those interested. Additional information regarding registration for childcare is forthcoming. 
Saturday, June 1

9 – 11 p.m.

McDonogh Evening Social  | Portlock Black Cultural Center
Wrap up your Saturday evening at Reunion with McDonough! Join us for sweet treats, games, and conversation!
Saturday, June 1

9 p.m. – Midnight

Saturday Night Party with UUU | The Quad
Live music, dancing, late-night snacks, and the joy of being with your classmates!
Saturday, June 1

9 p.m. – Midnight

Campus Pizza Pop-Up with Kathy & Lambros | The Quad
Grab a sandwich and chat with two of your favorite campus celebrities: Kathy and Lambros!
Sunday, June 2

9 – 11 a.m.

Bingo Brunch NEW! | Bergethon, Marquis Hall
End Reunion weekend with brunch, and a game of Bingo! Bring your good luck and compete to win Lafayette gear, items from local Easton businesses, and more!

Wellness Opportunities

Friday, May 31

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Reunion Golf Outing | Riverview Country Club
Join fellow leopards at Riverview Country Club for a round of golf! Limited spots are available for this event. Registration is $40, and is separate from the general Reunion registration. Click here to register!
Saturday, June 1

8 – 8:30 a.m.

Maroon Club Fun Run | Meet at the Farinon Steps
Start Day 2 of Reunion run with a tradition – the Maroon Club 5K! Compete for bragging rights, or enjoy a run around campus.
Saturday, June 1

8 – 9 a.m.

Stroll the Kyle Stirner Arts Trail | Depart from Campus, Location TBD
Take a morning stroll on the Kyle Stirner Arts Trail, and see how the arts and nature combine in Easton!

Reunion Traditions

Friday, May 31

8 – 8:30 p.m.

Step Singing | Bergethon, Marquis Hall
Alumni are invited to continue the tradition begun more than a century ago when students gathered on the steps of Pardee Hall to sing in harmony, inspiring Walter C. Stier, Class of 1884, to pen the words of the Alma Mater: “We’ll gather by the twilight’s glow/In front of old Pardee.”
Saturday, June 1

10:15 – 10:30 a.m.

Lineup for the Parade of Pards | The Quad
Find your class’s assigned area in front of Pardee, and get ready for the parade! Wear your Reunion class t-shirt, and bring your Pard pride.
Saturday, June 1

10:30 – 11 a.m.

Alumni Parade of Pards | Parade Departs from the Farinon College Center
Celebrate your class, and all things Lafayette as you march across campus! Leopard attire, accessories from your decade, and other fanfare are encouraged!
Saturday, June 1

11 a.m. – Noon

Reunion Rally | Colton Chapel
Wrap up the Alumni parade in Colton Chapel for a memorable celebration of our classes! Join as we celebrate the 50th Class and share in the celebration of the collective passion and generosity of our alumni as we reveal total fundraising success leading up to Reunion weekend. This event will also feature several Volunteer Awards and an opportunity to learn about the exciting vision for the coming years from the College’s President, Nicole Farmer Hurd.

50th Reunion Celebrations

Friday, May 31

3 – 4 p.m.

50-Plus Club Garden Reception | The President’s House
Lafayette’s 18th President Nicole Farmer Hurd will welcome attendees to the President’s Garden for fellowship and light refreshments to welcome everyone home and honor all 50-Plus year alumni.
Saturday, June 1

3 – 4 p.m.

Class of 1974 Zoom Hour | Pardee Classroom & Zoom Link TBD Unable to attend Reunion in person this year? Hop online to chat with members of the Class of 1974!
Saturday, June 1

6 – 7 p.m.

Class of 1974 Class Reception | Class of 1962 Gateway Plaza Celebrate and reminisce with your classmates over hors d’oeuvres.
Saturday, June 1

7 – 8 p.m.

Class of 1974 Class Dinner | Marquis Hall, Room TBD
Celebrate and reminisce with your classmates over dinner.
Sunday, June 2

10 – 11 a.m.

Class of 1975 50th Reunion Kickoff Brunch | TBA
Members of the Class of 1975 are invited to return to campus this weekend ahead of their 50th celebration in 2025. Wrap up the weekend with a recap, breakfast, and introductory meeting to your 50th Reunion year!

Housing during Reunion Weekend

On-Campus Housing

  • All rooms are $200, include basic linens, and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Most rooms are doubles with traditional residence hall bathrooms in the hallway. There are also limited suites and apartment-style housing available. Please note, the maximum capacity in these rooms is double the bed space in each room.
  • Please note, suites of four single rooms with a common bathroom are also available in Tator North. In this building, occupancy is limited to the bed space only. All single rooms within a three or four person suite are $200 each.
  • Reunion pre-registration will open March 18.

Hotel Room Blocks

  • The Grand Eastonian – 140 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042
    • Please call The Grand Eastonian at 610 258 6350 and mention Lafayette’s Reunion weekend to reserve at the special rate of $189 / night.
  • Tru by Hilton – 3882 Eastgate Blvd, Bldg 1, Easton, PA 18045
    • To Make Reservations at the Tru by Hilton Easton Call 610-258-6100 and request a reservation for Lafayette College Reunion. OR use the booking link: https://group.trubyhilton.com/8yg30y
    • To receive the special group rate, please reserve by May 1, 2024.
  • Home2Suites by Hilton – 3882 Eastgate Blvd. Bldg 2
    • To Make Reservations at the Home2 Suites by Hilton Easton: Call 610-258-8100 and request a reservation for Lafayette College Reunion OR use this Booking Link: https://group.home2suites.com/uhcli0
    • To receive the special group rate, please make your reservations by May 1, 2024

Want to learn more about hotels off campus?

Please refer to the College’s Hotels, Dining, and Shopping page!