Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Events

Five male students meet twice a week at W&M's greenhouse, a haven for the university's gay men. The threat of a new club on campus has the men worried as they come to terms with what they mean to each other and how much they need the greenhouse.

Alumni and guests are invited to explore a curated exhibit in the Rare Book Room based on the Wolf Law Library’s new Oral Histories Project.

Visit the Alumni House to pick up your nametag, which serves as your ticket to many events. You can also add or modify events in your registration, pick up your class button, browse W&M gifts and gear, make a reunion gift and more.

Law school alumni, visit the Law School lobby to check in for Alumni Weekend, pick up your nametag and add events to your schedule.

Join your fellow Olde Guarde members — alumni who graduated 50 years ago or more — and their guests for food and fellowship.

Meet fellow alumni and expand your W&M network over a cup of coffee or tea. 

Homecoming Colloquium by Dr. Eric Davis, Program Manager, DARPA speaking on the Third Wave Artificial Intelligence, Human Machine Teams, and Crisis Reasoning.  We will also be presenting student awards with a reception to follow.

Join the Center for Geospatial Analysis on Friday, October 18 at 1pm in Swem 213 to hear from a panel of William & Mary Alumni on career paths in GIS and advice for current students interested in continuing to learn about GIS.  

We are excited to welcome Sharpe Alumni back to campus for Fall 2024 homecoming in Spotswood Hall from 1-4pm.  Sharpe has changed over the years, but one thing remains the same: student commitment to living and learning together about community.

Drop in to an open house at Hearth: Memorial to the Enslaved on the Friday afternoon of Homecoming Weekend. Lemon Project team members will be on site for one-on-one conversations.

Celebrate Global Engagement at William & Mary! Join the Reves Center for a homecoming reception, featuring international wine and food pairings and music from the W&M Brazilian Music Ensemble.

Join the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement for an opportunity to build and tap into your W&M network.

Have you visited the Christian Study Center serving William & Mary? Swing by Cambridge House on Friday, October 18th to explore our grounds in all their autumnal beauty, (re)connect with alumni, and enjoy refreshments together. We can't wait to meet you!

Thinking of Graduate School? Then experience William & Mary. Hear from our dean, visit with faculty and current students, and go on a tour. Discover why you should pursue your graduate degree with us.

Join us for a captivating exploration of literature, its impact on our lives, society, and the world. Our esteemed faculty will share their insights during our Homecoming Panel discussion. 

Friday, October 18, 3:30 pm in Washington 301

Homecoming Alumni Talk by Nicole Wright Patrick ’15, Program Manager, Central and Eastern Europe, (NDI).

Voice, Space, and Accountability: Strengthening Democracy in Central & Eastern Europe

Dr. James Staples '10 explores the queer world-making of John Boswell's recovery of Aelred of Rievaulx to reveal how minoritarian melancholia contributes to inventive negotiations of past and present to discover a future of more expansive possibilities.

Join William & Mary Law School cybersecurity researcher Daniel Shin J.D. ’19 in a discussion on AI and other legal technologies and how you can best use them safely at work.

Hear about the Wolf Law Library’s new Oral Histories Project and its exhibit from William & Mary Law School digital collections & archives librarian Kathryn Downing ’17.

Find the perfect spot along Richmond Road to cheer for Grand Marshal Cord Jefferson ’04, student organizations, alumni groups and special guests in the parade! 

Come back to where it all started and reconnect with your classmates as we kick off Alumni Weekend.

In the courtyard of the Wren Building, we honor alumni, faculty and friends of the university who passed during the year. In the event of severe weather, the ceremony will be moved to Commonwealth Auditorium in the Sadler Center.

AMP, SA, and SUA are hosting the 2024 Homecoming Grand Marshal, Cord Jefferson '04, for a free discussion and movie for students. 

Join us for an inspiring Homecoming celebration as we proudly unveil the new name for the Latinx Alumni Association — Familia! 

Join Mosaic — APIM (Asian-Pacific Islander-Middle Eastern) Alumni Association, the Crim Dell Association (LGBTQ+), the Hulon Willis Association (Black and African descent) and Familia (Latino) — alumni and students for a reception.

Come celebrate with the Class of ’64 at the home of Don Beck ’64, P ’90, P ’93, G ’23, G ’26, G ’27 in Williamsburg.

Gather with friends on the Sunken Garden! This year's Friday Night Fest features bourbon and oyster tastings, as well as hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.

Stop by Sadler’s The Slice to take a walk down a Joint Degree Programme memory lane!