General Questions
How do I reach your office if I have questions?
You can get in touch with us by phone at 617-496-7001, or by emailing your specific reunion inbox. The email address for each reunion is XXthreunion_haa@harvard.edu (e.g., 5threunion_haa@harvard.edu).
When is my Reunion this year?
You can find all 2027 reunion schedules on the home page of the Reunion website. All Reunions will be held the week following Commencement, encompassing Harvard Alumni Day, which will occur on Friday, June 4.
How are Reunion ticket prices determined? How much will my Reunion cost?
The classmates on your reunion committee meet regularly throughout the year to make a number of decisions that determine the ticket prices. The early bird pricing tier is priced at-cost, and any small surplus generated from later registration tiers goes directly to your class treasury to support future class programming and reunions. The University subsidizes a significant portion of reunion costs and does not receive any income from the reunion registration.
Information about reunion pricing will be posted on your reunion schedule webpage as it becomes available.
If I want to participate in other religious services over my Reunion, are there resources available to me?
The Harvard Alumni Association welcomes visiting alumni of all religions to observe their faith traditions while on campus. We will keep this website up to date on services and resources.
You can find information about local faith and non-religious communities on the Harvard Divinity School and Harvard Chaplains websites. If there are other resources you think would be helpful to include, please suggest additional resources to haa_collegealumniprograms@harvard.edu.
I need my HarvardKey to register for my Reunion. How do I set one up?
You can claim your HarvardKey online (make sure to choose the “alumni” option). You will need your Harvard Alumni Association ID number, which can be found in the footer of any email from the HAA. You can find more information about how to claim your HarvardKey on our website. If you need assistance setting up your HarvardKey, you can contact the HAA Help Desk.
What are SIG meet-ups?
Just like the student organizations you may have engaged with in college, Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) connect fellow alumni who share interests, experiences, cultures, professions, or avocations. During Harvard and Radcliffe College Reunions, many SIGs host meet-up events, and all Harvard alumni are welcome to attend. A list of SIG meet-ups will be posted online as details become available. For more information about HAA SIGs and a full listing of organizations, please visit the SIG directory.
What are mini-reunions, and how can I sign up to host one?
Mini-reunion events are fantastic opportunities to connect with fellow alumni while you are on campus. Past mini-reunion events have included House-based gatherings, athletic team mixers, academic department meetings, student organization events, and more. Next spring, an email will be sent to all reunion-year alumni to add their planned mini-reunion event to our master calendar. Please note that mini-reunion events are independently planned and organized, and the HAA is not able to offer on-campus space or other logistical planning assistance for mini-reunions.
Hotels and Campus Housing
Will campus housing be an option for my Class? What hotel blocks will be available? Can I book my hotel now?
Information regarding campus housing and hotels is available on our housing and hotels page.
What’s included in campus housing?
While staying on campus offers the opportunity to relive your College days and enjoy a convenient location, on-campus housing is basic and will not have the same amenities as a hotel room. You can plan that your room will be equipped with a twin bed, linens, and towels, but toiletries, hangers, and fans will not be available. Additionally, please note that dorms and Houses often have shared bathrooms and no air conditioning.
Can I get my campus housing assignment before I arrive?
We will not be able to share campus housing assignments before your arrival. You will receive your dorm/House and room information when you arrive and check in at the housing desk at reunion headquarters.
Is there a maximum number of people I can register for housing in my party?
Yes, parties staying in housing are limited to six people due to a lack of availability of larger suites.
How are housing assignments made?
In determining housing assignments, our priority is making sure our assignments match the accessibility, health (refrigeration for breast milk, insulin, etc.), and religious (nonelectronic access on the Sabbath, etc.) needs of reunion attendees. Our goal is to cluster reunion classes together where possible, but we cannot guarantee all will be in the same House or dorm. Specific housing location preferences or roommate requests cannot be accommodated.
Will there be shuttles from my hotel to my reunion events?
Hotel shuttles are available between the hotel blocks and reunion events for the 55th–70th Reunion classes.
I won’t arrive to campus until after headquarters has closed for the day. How can I get my room key?
When you arrive to campus, you can go directly to Cabot Library in the Science Center. There will be a Securitas staff member on site, and they will verify your registration and provide your room key. The next morning, you can head back to headquarters to receive your reunion materials.
Harvard Alumni Day Celebration
What will Harvard Alumni Day look like?
Harvard Alumni Day will take place on Friday, June 4, 2027, in Tercentenary Theatre, during on-campus College Reunions. View the schedule of events and more information here!
This University-wide celebration will include the traditional alumni parade led by the eldest alumni into Tercentenary Theatre, a program featuring alumni speakers, and a celebratory lunch for all alumni.
How do I register for Harvard Alumni Day?
If registered for your Reunion’s Friday daytime activities, you don’t need to register for Harvard Alumni Day or the luncheon separately.
What about Commencement Tickets? Can I still attend?
Alumni can request a limited number of tickets for Commencement on Thursday, May 27, but note this is only to attend the Morning Exercises and will not include the traditional alumni parade into Tercentenary Theatre led by our oldest classes. The alumni parade, traditional celebration of the Harvard Medalists, and remarks from the Harvard Alumni Association and the Harvard president and president-elect will take place on June 4. Your Reunion registration will also be your Harvard Alumni Day registration—you do not need to register separately for the event.
Childcare
What is the reunions childcare program?
The HAA partners with Legacy Childcare to offer an engaging and fun experience for children during the reunion weekend. Childcare is available to alumni celebrating their 5th through 45th Reunions. You can register for childcare through your reunion registration form this spring.
Is my child eligible for childcare services?
Childcare is available for children ages 3 to 17. Please note all children must be potty-trained.
What activities will children participate in as part of the childcare program? What will childcare look like for my teenage child?
Children will be broken into age groups and participate in age-appropriate activities.
Radcliffe Day
When is Radcliffe Day?
Information about Radcliffe Day is forthcoming.
HAA Crimson Society
What is the HAA Crimson Society?
The HAA Crimson Society is the organization of all Harvard College and Radcliffe College alumni/ae starting the year after their 50th Reunion. The HAA Crimson Society Planning Committee plans an annual program inviting all non-reunion alumni/ae back to campus for festivities and programs to foster alumni/ae connections in the years between Harvard’s traditional milestone Reunions. This year's program will take place June 3-4, 2027, culminating with the alumni parade, Harvard Alumni Day celebration, and Tree Spread luncheon.
How did this idea come about?
Several of our alumni volunteers had shared that five years is too long to have to wait between reunions. This desire to connect on an annual basis resulted in a model that retains and celebrates traditional 55th, 60th, 65th, and 70th Reunions while also providing annual opportunities for classmates to come together from all classes and celebrate our Harvard community.
When do I become a member of the HAA Crimson Society?
Membership in the HAA Crimson Society starts immediately following your 50th Reunion—you do not need to apply!
Will we still have a 55th, 60th, 65th, and 70th Reunion?
Absolutely! You will still celebrate your milestone Reunions thanks to the dedicated work of your Class and Reunion Committees. Memorial services, class photos, reconnecting, and exploring all our campus has to offer with your classmates are pivotal parts of the reunion experience. The HAA Crimson Society events will be held annually in addition to milestone Reunions.
What does this mean for Class and Reunion Committees?
Class and Reunion Committees are vital to both the milestone reunion and HAA Crimson Society experience. Representatives from across the classes will be asked to join the HAA Crimson Society planning process as well as reach out to their classmates in the in-between years to get them excited about returning to campus!
What is the Tree Spread Luncheon?
The Tree Spread Luncheon is a longstanding tradition that takes place on Harvard Alumni Day and is free to all Crimson Society members.
How are cost and accessibility considered in the HAA Crimson Society program?
The HAA aims to build a successful program while keeping accessibility and affordability as primary values. We attempt to keep the activities in an area that is convenient to all with little to no travel in between events. The goal is to have accessibility everywhere. The HAA works directly with the University Office of Disability Services to develop and refine our best practices to provide a safe, convenient program for all attendees.
Is a hotel block available for Crimson Society attendees?
Yes! You can find more information on our hotels webpage.