Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 will be celebrated September 25 – 27! We look forward to welcoming alumni, students, families, and friends to campus for a weekend of friendship, celebration, competition, and lots of school spirit. The weekend will offer many opportunities for alumni to interact with our students and faculty, visit favorite and new spaces, and experience our vibrant campus. For parents, there will lots of time and many ways to experience WPI alongside your student and to dive deeper into what's available to them as students and graudates.
Please make sure that the Alumni & Volunteer Engagement team has your current contact information on file, including your email address, so we can keep you informed about all the plans. Complete this form if you need to update your information.
Weekend schedule as of Tueday, July 7, 2026. Event offerings, times, and locations are subject to change without notice.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Rope Pull
12:30 PM
Hosted by the Student Alumni Society. The classes of 2030 and 2029 take on the traditional Rope Pull during the annual First-Year / Sophomore competition, plus more competitions for Juniors / Seniors, Student Alumni Society / Skull, and other student organizations. Pre-registration will be requested for students and student groups planning to compete.
Alumni Stadium · FREE
Pep Rally
4:00 PM
Hosted by the Student Government Association. Games, food, and performances.
Quad · FREE
Computer Science Alumni Gathering
4:00 PM
The Computer Science department is holding this event during Homecoming & Family Weekend to give CS alumni an opportunity to network with each other and CS faculty members. Light refreshments will be available. Advanced registration is requested for this event.
Location TBD · FREE · Who's Coming?
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
A Conversation with President Wang: The WPI of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
9:30 to 11:00 AM
Join President Grace Wang, members of our faculty, and others for an inspiring campus update. Learn about groundbreaking research and meet some of the team members who are shaping WPI's future. Light refreshments will be available. Open to all members of the WPI community and free to attend. Advanced registration is requested for this event. Space is limited.
Alden Memorial · FREE · Who's Coming?
Reunion Class Meet-Ups
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Reunion celebrants in the classes of 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021, and 2026 are encouraged to meet-up with classmates at their designated meet-up event so you can reconnect and make plans for the rest of the weekend. Be sure to register so your classmates know you're coming! Information on meet-up locations will be available at the main registration desk during Homecoming & Family Weekend.
Various Locations · FREE · Who's Coming?
The Herd Comes Home Gathering on the Quad
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sponsored in part by the Alumni Association. Join your herd on the Quad for food, games, music, giveaways, trivia, and our famous "Stuff-a-Goat" activity. Advanced registration is requested for this event. Food, drinks, giveaways, and activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of pre-registration.
Quad · FREE · Who's Coming?
The Fifty-Year Associates Luncheon
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Open to the classes of 1975 and prior. The classes of 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, and 1971 will celebrate their reunions during this special luncheon. Includes one complimentary beer or glass of wine with lunch service. Advanced registration is requested for this event.
Rubin Campus Center, Odeum · $40 · Who's Coming?
The Homecoming Parade
2:00 PM
The Homecoming Parade is back! And this time, we're inviting our alumni to be part of it. Members of reunion classes ending in 1 and 6, award recipients, and others will take part in a special Alumni Bridge Crossing before embarking on our traditional march around the Quad.
Quad · FREE
Honoring Our Champions
3:30 to 5:00 PM
The Alumni Association will present awards for professional achievement and service to WPI. Open to all members of the WPI community and free to attend. Advanced registration is requested for this event. Space is limited.
Alden Memorial · FREE · Who's Coming?
Class of 1986 40th Reunion Event
5:30 to 7:00 PM
Open to members of the 40th reunion class of 1986 and their guests. Registration for this event includes heavy appetizers and one complimentary beer or glass of wine per attendee. Advanced registration is requested for this event.
The Dean John P. van Alstyne Academic Advising Suite, Unity Hall · $40 · Who's Coming?
Class of 1976 50th Reunion Event
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Open to members of the 50th reunion class of 1976 and their guests. Reunion celebrants will be inducted into the Fifty-Year Associates. Registration for this event includes complimentary beer and wine during the opening cocktail reception and dinner (choice of beef, chicken, or vegetarian entrée) with cash bar service. Advanced registration is requested for this event.
Location TBD · $85 · Who's Coming?
What Else You Can Expect at Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026
We’re working out the details for this year’s celebration and will be adding more events and activities to the schedule throughout the summer. In the meantime, here’s what else you can expect when you make the trip to The Hill in September!
Women’s Soccer versus Mount Holyoke College
Volleyball versus Springfield College
Activities at the Donohue Rowing Center
Campus Tours
Open Labs and Classrooms
Open House at the Heebner Career Development Center
Events and Activities Hosted by Student Organizations
Reunion Celebrations for Undergraduate Classes Ending in 1 and 6
Interested in helping us bring your class together? Contact the Alumni at alumni-office@wpi.edu to let us know!
Shabbat Dinner hosted by Hillel
Bible Study
A performance by Masque
Exhibits in the Gordon Library Archives Gladwin Gallery
A movie presented by SocComm
Music performances
Opportunities to dine where our students dine in our campus dining halls
Plus much more...