Alumni Reunions

RISD welcomes the classes of 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 and our 2-year reunion class of 2024 back to campus for RISD Reunion 2026!

Have questions? Be sure to check out our Reunion FAQs below!

Connect with your class

Asian Alumni Reunion

May 29–31, 2026

This year’s Commencement + Reunion Weekend promises to be extra memorable as we gather together with our Asian alumni community for RISD’s inaugural Asian Alumni Reunion. Whether you are celebrating your class reunion or are looking to reconnect with RISD on campus in Providence, we welcome alumni of all nationalities and heritage from across the Asian continent and islands, living in the US and internationally.

You can learn more about the Asian Alumni Reunion on RISD Alumni & Friends!
 

Attending RISD Reunion Weekend FAQ

Is there a cost to attend Reunion Weekend?
Many of our reunion events are free, including the Artists Party and most class-specific events. Our community events are free and open to the entire RISD community.

Reunion Meal pricing covers your Class Dinner (Class Dinners under the CRW Tent and the Milestone Dinner for 45 years and higher), two drink tickets at the Class Dinner/Milestone Dinner and breakfast at The MET on Saturday and Sunday. Class Dinners/Milestone Dinner are free for the Class of 2024 and for Classes of 1971, 1966, 1961, 1956, 1951 and earlier.

Early Bird pricing ends on May 1, 2026 so be sure to register early!

Is there a Reunion T-shirt this year? 
YES! Designed by Deborah Khodanovich MFA 26 GD and Lucy Pham MFA 26 GD, our t-shirts are available for order through this link. 

Where can I stay during reunion weekend?
RISD works with several area hotels to provide special group pricing during Commencement + Reunion Weekend. These room blocks with the special rate often fill up quickly. In order to secure the special room rates, you must book through the links provided on our Hotels & Lodging page.

If you need further hotel options, please take a look at the Visiting Campus section of the risd.edu website for more area hotels.

Can I bring my family to RISD Reunion Weekend?
RISD Reunion is a family-friendly event, with youth focused activities happening during the weekend, including free access to the RISD Museum. Although there are some events, like the Artist Party, which are 21+ most events do not have an age restriction. Events with age restrictions are noted in the registration process.

I have questions about accessibility around RISD’s campus.
Please contact reunions@risd.edu for questions about accessibility at various event venues around campus.

Reunion Giving

When you make a gift in honor of your reunion, you fuel RISD’s creative community, showing our students and faculty that alumni believe in their creative practice in the studio and beyond.

Do you have questions about Reunion Weekend? If so, please email us at reunions@risd.edu.

_{Photo credits: Reunion Weekend 2024 by Dee Speaks and Leah LaRiccia.}