{"id":1480,"date":"2026-03-10T18:31:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/alumni\/?p=1480"},"modified":"2026-03-10T18:34:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:34:11","slug":"alumni-weekend-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/alumni\/2026\/03\/10\/alumni-weekend-frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Weekend: Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I register?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/schools\/ClarkUniversity\/events\/alumni-weekend-2026\">online here<\/a>. If you have any questions, please email <a href=\"mailto:cmcelduff@clarku.edu\">Claire McElduff<\/a>, Associate Director of Advancement Events, or call (508) 798-4380. Please check in at the Academic Commons at the Goddard Library when you arrive on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I gain admittance to the meals I have registered for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you check in at the Academic Commons in Goddard Library, we will provide you a nametag with a barcode. Your nametag will gain you admittance to the meals you\u2019ve registered for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the 50-Year Discount?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This special discount rate is available for alumni celebrating their 50th reunion and alumni who have already celebrated their 50th reunion in a prior year. To use the discount, select the 50th reunion and 50-Year Association tickets for each meal you register for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is there a recommended dress code for Alumni Weekend events?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most events are casual unless otherwise specified. We recommend business formal attire for the Friday Night Cocktails &amp; Awards Dinner and smart casual attire for dinners on Saturday evening. We recommend bringing comfortable footwear as you will be walking around campus and on the main green for events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will the Campus Store be open during Alumni Weekend?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! The Campus Store will be open in it\u2019s new location at 918 Main Street. Please stay tuned for the official opening hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will the Kneller Athletic Center be open during Alumni Weekend?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! The Bickman Fitness Center, gym, and pool will be open Friday through Sunday from 7\u201310 a.m. Visitors must sign a waiver and show identification at the Kneller check-in desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where do I pick up my dorm assignment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop by the Housing Desk in the Academic Commons on the first floor of the Goddard Library after picking up your weekend materials to receive your room assignment, keys, and key cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is my assigned residence hall?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each class is assigned to a specific hall\/floor so that alumni from the same class are near one another. Once we fill designated class areas, we will fill room assignments on a space-available basis. The Johnson Sanford Center Residence Hall will house most alumni staying on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the on-campus housing options?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Single and double dorm rooms are available. A traditional single room contains one twin bed, and a traditional double room has two twin beds. Each floor of the residence halls has a shared bathroom for all residents. We provide our guests basic linens, a pillow, a blanket, a towel, and a facecloth. Please note that we are no longer offering suite-style housing for Alumni Weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What if I don\u2019t want to stay on campus?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alumni who plan to stay off-campus should register directly with the hotel of their choice. We recommend you book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/alumni\/upcoming-events\/alumni-weekend\/#hotels\">off-campus accommodations<\/a> as soon as possible, as the hotel blocks sell out very quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What if I need to cancel part\/all of my reservation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the unfortunate event that you must cancel your reservation, please notify the Office of Stewardship and Donor Relations at (508) 798-4380 or email <a href=\"mailto:cmcelduff@clarku.edu\">Claire McElduff<\/a>.<br><br>If you have questions regarding your&nbsp;registration while on campus, stop by the Alumni Weekend Registration Desk in the Academic Commons on the First Floor of the Goddard Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I bring my dog to Alumni Weekend?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clark University is a dog-friendly campus, but we ask that you refrain from bringing your furry friends to our large outdoor events, including our BBQ Lunch, for the safety of our guests and your pets. Otherwise, dogs are allowed on leash in outdoor areas on campus. You can review Clark\u2019s Animals on Campus Policy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/policies\/\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do I register? You can register online here. If you have any questions, please email Claire McElduff, Associate Director of Advancement Events, or call (508) 798-4380. Please check in at the Academic Commons at the Goddard Library when you arrive on campus. How do I gain admittance to the meals I have registered for? 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