Alumni Reunions

RISD will welcome the classes of 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020 and our 2-year reunion class of 2023 back to campus May 29–June 1 for Reunion 2025!

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

Attending RISD Reunion Weekend FAQ

How do I register for Reunion Weekend 2025?
Online Registration for Reunion 2025 opens in March.

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 Reunion Dinner, two drink tickets at the Reunion Dinner and breakfast at The MET on Saturday and Sunday. Reunion Dinners are free for the Class of  2023 and for Classes of 1970 (55-year reunion) and up.

Early Bird pricing ends on May 1, 2025 so be sure to register early!

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 join your class to ensure the full potential of the RISD experience is available to every student.

Your gift makes a difference to our community, providing scholarships, funds for materials and other crucial support, showing our students that alumni believe in their creative practice in the studio and beyond.

Show your support to our students and make a gift to the RISD Fund in honor of your reunion. Thank you.

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.}