Registration Questions
What are the dates of Reunion?
How do I register?
How much does it cost to attend Reunion?
What does my registration fee cover?
Can I bring my children to Reunion?
Can my children stay in the Residence Hall?
What are the registration deadlines?
What if my plans change and I need to cancel my registration?
Can I request special meals because of dietary restrictions?
Can you accommodate special needs?
Housing and Hotel Questions
What hotels do you recommend?
Can I request a roommate(s)?
What if I need a single room?
When can I check-in to the Residence Hall?
Which hall is my class staying in?
Is the hall air-conditioned?
What is provided in the rooms? What should I bring for the room?
Reunion Travel and Transportation Questions
What are the best ways to travel to campus?
Is there transportation available from the airport to campus?
Where do I park for Reunion?
Can I bring my car on campus?
What if I have a handicapped parking pass?
How do I get around campus for the weekend?
General Reunion Questions
Who is attending Reunion from my class?
Will my class have specific events?
How do I contact attendees from my class before or after Reunion?
What is the schedule of events?
What takes place on Thursday?
How do I volunteer to present a seminar?
What seminars will be offered this year?
What is the 50-Year Club?
What is the attire for the weekend?
Do I have access to the recreational facilities?
Are the golf courses open?
How do I register for the Sunburst races?
Is there transportation from campus to the start of the Sunburst race?
Registration Questions
What are the dates of Reunion? (back to Registration Questions)
Reunion 2010 will be held June 3 – June 6.
How do I register? (back to Registration Questions)
Registration will be available online or through the form in the registration booklet. The registration booklet should be arriving in your mailbox in March.
How much does it cost to attend Reunion? (back to Registration Questions)
Please look at the registration information page for a complete of packages and fees.
What does my registration fee cover? (back to Registration Questions)
All packages include: accommodations in residence hall (if selecting an on-campus package), parking, shuttle service around campus, golf tournament at the Notre Dame golf course, seminars, open houses, tours, meals, refreshment tent snacks and beverages, recreational activities, entertainment, hat and class pin.
Can I bring my children to Reunion? (back to Registration Questions)
Families are encouraged to bring their children to Reunion. The Children's Program is designed for children ages 4 – 11 and 12 – 17 years.
Can my children stay in the Residence Hall? (back to Registration Questions)
Families are assigned to Notre Dame Family Hall, which is a residence hall run by the Alumni Association throughout the summer. Families are not allowed to stay in the residence halls assigned to the individual classes. Please note that you may not have adjoining rooms if asking for more than 2 beds. Notre Dame Family Hall is not air-conditioned.
What are the registration deadlines? (back to Registration Questions)
The early registration deadline is May 7, 2010.
What if my plans change and I need to cancel my registration? (back to Registration Questions)
Requests to change or cancel registrations must be submitted to the Alumni Association by mail, email or fax no later than May 28, 2010. All refunds, less a $25 processing fee, will be mailed after Reunion. After May 28, cancellations are non-refundable. Refunds will not be given for missed events after the event has taken place.
Address: 100 Eck Center, Notre Dame, IN 46556
Fax: (574) 631-8648
Email: reunion@nd.edu
Can I request special meals because of dietary restrictions? (back to Registration Questions)
Please indicate any dietary restrictions on the registration form. Please notify your server at any meals and they will serve you the appropriate meal.
Can you accommodate special needs? (back to Registration Questions)
Please do not allow a special need to keep you from returning for Reunion. Many campus buildings and facilities have ramps or elevators. We want those with physical challenges to have as few obstacles as possible during their stay and to be able to participate fully in Reunion activities.
Wheelchairs will be available to use during Reunion and are available at Reunion Headquarters in the Eck Visitors Center. Golf carts are not available for use during Reunion weekend. If you would like to rent a scooter during Reunion, the following businesses will rent you a scooter and deliver it to the Eck Visitors Center for you to pick up upon arrival.
Alick's Home Medical 574-273-6000
Scooter Warehouse ' 574-299-8606
There will be two wheelchair accessible vans to transport Reunion attendees during Reunion. Contact Reunion Transportation while on campus for pick up. During Reunion there will also be use of two Lincoln Towncars for individuals who have difficulty stepping up into a van. If you use a wheelchair but can get into and out of a car you may call Reunion Transportation for assistance.
If you anticipate any difficulties, please call the Reunion Office at 574-631-8724.
We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Housing and Hotel Questions
What hotels do you recommend? (back to Housing Questions)
We have acquired blocks of rooms at local hotels. To check hotel locations and rates, please refer to our housing/accommodations website.
Can I request a roommate(s)? (back to Housing Questions)
Yes, you can request a roommate or roommates. We will do our best to accommodate your requests, providing that we receive the registrations of all attendees you are requesting to be near by the deadline. Requests received after the deadline may not be honored.
What if I need a single room? (back to Housing Questions)
Please indicate that you are requesting a single room on the registration forms. If there is a shortage of singles in the hall your class is assigned, you may be assigned to another hall.
When can I check-in to the Residence Hall? (back to Housing Questions)
Reunion attendees can check into residence halls at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 3. You will not be allowed in the residence hall before that time. Check-out is no later than Sunday, June 6 at 11:00 a.m.
Which hall is my class staying in? (back to Housing Questions)
Residence hall assignments will be made in late 2009.
- 50-Year Club
- Class of 1960
- Class of 1965
- Class of 1970
- Class of 1975
- Class of 1980
- Class of 1985
- Class of 1990
- Class of 1995
- Class of 2000
- Class of 2004
- Law School
- Family Hall
All alumni from that class year will be automatically assigned to the residence hall for your class. Rooms will be assigned according to date received. Later registrations may be assigned to an overflow residence hall. Please check the Class Pages for specific activities for your class.
Is the hall air-conditioned? (back to Housing Questions)
A limited number of air-conditioned halls are available. Preference is given to the 50-Year Club and class.
If you require an air-conditioned room for health reasons, please indicate this on your registration form and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
What is provided in the rooms? (back to Housing Questions)
What should I bring for the room?
Rooms are provided with sheets, a blanket, a pillow, towel, washcloth and small bars of soap. You may want to bring your own soap, towels, slippers, shower thongs and bathrobe. Some alumni bring their own pillow as well. There are no private bathrooms. Please not that the rooms are basic residence hall rooms.
Reunion Travel and Transportation Questions
What are the best ways to travel to campus? (Back to Travel Questions)
Refer to our travel page to see the best ways to travel to campus.
Is there transportation available from the airport to campus? (Back to Travel Questions)
Transportation is not available from the airport to campus. A cab ride will cost about $12.
Where do I park for Reunion? (Back to Travel Questions)
Temporary parking is available at Eck Visitors Center for registration. Alumni are asked to park in lots D-2 or D-6, where shuttle mini-vans will transport you to your residence hall. Alumni will not be allowed to drive on campus to drop off luggage.
Can I bring my car on campus? (Back to Travel Questions)
Cars will not be allowed on campus for the weekend, but ample parking is available in the outer campus lots. Our shuttle service will transport you and your luggage to the residence hall.
What if I have a handicapped parking pass? (Back to Travel Questions)
Limited handicapped parking is available on campus.
How do I get around campus for the weekend? (Back to Travel Questions)
The Alumni Association provides a fleet of shuttles for the weekend. To request a shuttle, call the number listed in the official program for the weekend, and one will be dispatched to you.
General Questions
Who is attending Reunion from my class? (back to General Questions)
A complete listing of reunion attendees will be available online after registration is open.
Will my class have specific events? (back to General Questions)
Classes will have their own dinners on Friday night. Your class officers may plan additional class specific activities during the weekend. Please refer to your specific class agendas for details.
How do I contact attendees from my class before or after Reunion? (back to General Questions)
Alumni can register for Irish Online, which is a free online directory. Irish Online allows you to look up contact information for your classmates.
What is the schedule of events? (back to General Questions)
Please refer to the Event page for a complete listing of activities. The event schedule will be updated as we receive information.
What takes place on Thursday? (back to General Questions)
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. at the Eck Visitors Center, and residence halls also open at this time. The Alumni Association hosts an Opening Reception from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Check your class agenda for details for any class events that might be hosted on this night.
How do I volunteer to present a seminar? (back to General Questions)
If you are interested in presenting a seminar, please contact Karen Conway, Director of Alumni Academic Programs. All seminars are reviewed and the most relevant are chosen for the weekend.
What seminars will be offered this year? (back to General Questions)
A complete listing of seminars will be available in early spring.
What is the 50-Year Club? (back to General Questions)
The "Fifty Year Club" was formed in 1950 extending the annual weekend experience to alumni who have observed their Golden Jubilee Anniversary of graduation. These alumni are invited to return to campus annually for reunions, instead of being involved in the usual five-year cycle. Special activities are planned for the 50-Year Club when they return to Notre Dame for Reunions, including a reception, luncheon and dinner.
What is the attire for the weekend? (back to General Questions)
Attire for the weekend is casual. The 50-Year Class Induction ceremony is informal, and men may prefer a jacket for their picture with the University president. Average daytime temperature for Reunion weekend is in the mid-70s, with evening temperatures in the mid-50s. There is always a chance for rain in South Bend, so make sure you bring your umbrella and any other appropriate rain gear.
Do I have access to the recreational facilities? (back to General Questions)
As a Reunion attendee, you will have access to campus facilities including Warren Golf Course, Notre Dame Golf Course, Eck Tennis Center, Rolfs Sports Recreation Center, Rockne Memorial, Rolfs Aquatic Center, and Racquetball Courts. Fitness Classes will also be offered throughout the weekend, as well as softball and volleyball.
Are the golf courses open? (back to General Questions)
Golf courses will be open during the weekend. Further information about tee times will be posted as details are available.
How do I register for the Sunburst races? (back to General Questions)
The Sunburst Races include a marathon, half-marathon, 5K and 10K runs and a 5K fun walk. All events start at the College Football Hall of fame in downtown South Bend and end in Notre Dame Stadium. There is a special registration form for Notre Dame reunion attendees. Information can be found at www.sunburstraces.org/register.cfm More information can be found at www.sunburstraces.org
Is there transportation from campus to the start of the Sunburst race? (back to General Questions)
Transportation will be provided from Legends (formerly Alumni/Senior Club) to the start of the race.
