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Welcome back!

Vassar and the Alumnae/i Association of Vassar College (AAVC) are thrilled to welcome you and your classmates back to campus. We are looking forward to seeing alums from the classes ending in 0s and 5s on campus for Reunion, June 6-8, 2025 (the 50th Reunion class arrives on June 5). Registration is now open!

Register for Reunion
See Who’s Coming to Reunion

Reunion registration will close on May 23, 2025. This page continues to be updated periodically. Be sure to check back! If you have any questions, please call (800) 443-8196, option 5, or email us regarding Reunion.

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General Reunion
Class Schedule

See the Reunion Schedule
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50th Reunion
Class Schedule

Enjoy the campus a day early with programming designed especially for the 50th Reunion class. Check-in will open on Thursday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m.

See the 50th Reunion Schedule
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Lectures and Tours

Explore this year’s lifelong learning opportunities through lectures and tours at Reunion!

Learn more about Lectures and Tours

Future Reunion Dates

June 5–7, 2026
June 4–6, 2027
June 2–4, 2028

Past Reunions

Information & Updates

New This Year!

Reunion Swag Shop!

In lieu of class favors, individuals will be able to purchase Reunion-branded items in advance, including water bottles, tote bags, bucket hats, and t-shirts, and have their items shipped to them or they can pick them up from the College Store when they arrive on campus. A small quantity will also be available at the store during Reunion weekend for those who missed out (or need more)! Order your Reunion swag now.

Housing

We are excited to welcome alums back to Vassar for in-person reunions and want to ensure that everyone makes informed decisions about where to stay.

We recommend you register early for on-campus housing as it is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Family housing (for families of four or more) will be in the Terrace Apartments (TAs) and will be $400 per family. Class dorm assignments will be available in early spring.

If you prefer the creature comforts of home, search area hotels. The following area hotels have rooms specifically reserved for Reunion.

Holiday Inn Express
2750 South Rd
Poughkeepsie NY 12601
(845) 473-1151
Refer to Vassar College Reunion and reference code “VR5” when calling to make the reservation.

Quality Inn (walking distance from the college)
536 Haight Ave
Poughkeepsie NY 12603
(845) 454-1010
Reference Vassar College Reunion when making a reservation to receive the discounted rate.

Homewood Suites Poughkeepsie
900 Thomas Watson Drive
Poughkeepsie NY 12601
(845) 462-0030
Reference Vassar College Reunion when making a reservation to receive the discounted rate.

1945, 1945-4, 1950, 1955: Alumnae House
1960: Heartwood
1965: Main Building
1970: Main Building
1975: Davison House
1980: Josselyn House
1985: Main Building
1990: Josselyn House
1995: Cushing House
2000: Cushing House
2005: Raymond House
2010: Strong House
2015: Town Houses, 164
2020: Lathrop House

Residence Hall rooms:

  • Include twin-sized beds about half of which are lofted/raised and cannot be lowered.
  • Include commercial linens (two twin flat sheets, one pillow case, one light twin blanket, one towel, and one washcloth) placed on each bed. If you would like to have an extra blanket or towel, please bring them with you.
  • Does not include air conditioning or private bathrooms.
  • Are not guaranteed to be quiet.

We regret that we are unable to guarantee single room requests. If you are attending Reunion by yourself, we encourage coordinating with friends in advance to ensure your roommate of choice. If you require a single room, please indicate that in the special housing notes. If you require a room with a private bathroom, we strongly recommend you make reservations at one of the Hudson Valley’s area hotels.

Please Note: Alumnae House is reserved for the 70th and 75th Reunion Classes.

Also, the College performs routine maintenance (in rotation) and also houses more than 200 students during the summer months. As such, some residence halls will be “offline” every year (and unavailable for lodging or entering).

Parking and Transportation

Parking during Reunion

Please remember to place the parking pass on your dashboard after arriving on campus. Need a parking pass? Call (800) 443-8196, option 5, OR visit us at the Info Center in Main Building while on campus.

Friday, June 6: Depart from NYC (Bryant Park) at noon

Sunday, June 8: Depart from Vassar (Main Circle) at 1:00 p.m.

The Vassar Club of New York will be on hand to greet you on Friday on the south side of 42nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, in front of Bryant Park, as shown in the Google Map below.

Important to Know

  • Vassar is a smoke-free campus.
  • All bathrooms are gender-neutral unless otherwise noted.
  • Loop technology for hearing assistance is available in the 1951 Reading Room in Thompson Library, Belle Skinner Hall of Music, and Rockefeller Hall, Auditorium 300. FM system capability is available in the Chapel.
  • Golf carts, vans, and shuttle buses are available to assist alums who may have mobility challenges and need assistance. View the accessibility map.
  • Vassar Guest Wi-Fi: follow the prompts to join the network.

Photography/Video

By joining this event, you acknowledge that you and your guests, including minors, may be photographed, filmed, or recorded, allowing unrestricted use and distribution of any media capturing your likeness, voice, or name for College-related purposes, including online platforms, waiving any inspection, approval, and privacy rights (including those in NY Civil Rights Law Sections 50 & 51).

Campus Facilities Hours and Services

A. Scott Warthin Museum of Geology & Natural History, Ely Hall

  • Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Athletic and Fitness Center

  • Friday: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: Closed due to events happening throughout the day
  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

We intend to have the pool open, pending lifeguard availability. Check back for updates.

James W. Palmer III Gallery, North Atrium, College Center

The Class of 1985 Presents: Connecting Through the Camera

  • Friday: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Jummah Service at Pratt House

  • Friday: 1:00 p.m.

Music Library

  • Thursday: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Olmsted Greenhouse

  • Friday: 1:00–5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Located on the B-Level of Olmsted Hall, enter through the glass doors facing Skinner Music Hall in the back of Olmsted.

Shabbat Services at The Bayit, 51 Collegeview Avenue, near the North Gate

  • Friday: 5:30–6:45 p.m.

The Loeb

  • Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Thompson Memorial Library, including the Art Library

  • Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8:30 a.m.–noon

Vassar College Store, Juliet, Raymond Avenue

  • Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
    Author Meet and Greet, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
    Ring sales will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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