Alumni Weekend FAQs
Registration Questions
Of course! Please note their name (and class year, if applicable) during the registration process. Events where guest fees apply are noted.
Please note dietary restrictions during registration, and every attempt will be made to accommodate.
General Questions
Ample complimentary parking is available on campus for Alumni Weekend. For those staying on-campus overnight, 15-minute “drop-off” parking is available outside of St. Ann’s Residence Hall for unloading luggage (strictly enforced).
There are a limited number of handicapped parking spaces on campus. Handicapped registration plates or placards are required.
A golf cart is available throughout the weekend for those requiring transportation assistance and can be requested by calling 617-735-9771. Staff will then radio the cart to your location, please allow extra time to get to your destination if requesting the cart.
The Jean Yawkey Center (JYC) will serve as the hub for Alumni Weekend. Here you will pick up your registration materials, a full schedule of events, nametags, room keys (if you're staying on campus), campus maps, a list of area restaurants, and anything else you might need for the weekend. Members of the Advancement team will be available to answer any questions and assist you in any way.
The golf cart is ready to assist anyone who would like to ride versus walk across campus. Please call 617-735-9771 to request the cart, and it will be radioed to your location. Be sure to allow some extra lead time to get to your destination, as the cart will be in use all weekend.
Recommended attire for most Alumni Weekend events is casual. For Saturday's Liturgy, Cocktail Reception, and Reunion Celebration Dinners, cocktail attire is recommended.
Comfortable footwear is recommended for events where walking is required, i.e. the Main Campus Tour. An umbrella, rain jacket, light sweater or layers can also be helpful in case of rain, air conditioning, or warmer weather.
Face masks are optional on the Emmanuel campus.
For those staying on campus, the Fitness Center on the first floor of St. Julie Hall will be available throughout your stay.
Yes, Campus Safety maintains the lost and found. Campus Safety is located in Room 139 of the Eisner Administration Building. They can be reached by calling 617-735-9710.
Most events will take place as noted, but in the event of inclement weather, please check with registration or any Advancement staff member for location changes.
Yes! The Bookstore is located on the first floor of St. Joseph Hall, to the right after you enter the building. Visit Registration for a special Alumni Weekend coupon! Hours of operation are:
Friday: 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
The Bookstore phone number is (617) 739-2232.
Giving Questions
Yes, gifts will be accepted throughout the weekend and can be made in person at registration or online by visiting www.emmanuel.edu/give.
“I Donated” badges will be available at registration to recognize those Alumni who have made a gift to the college this year. We are grateful for the support of our Alumni who continue making the Emmanuel experience possible for all our students. We hope everyone will make a gift in honor of their reunion and wear the badge with pride throughout the weekend!
Housing Questions
If you wish to stay overnight on campus during Alumni Weekend, double-occupancy rooms are available in St. Julie Hall (formerly known as the New Residence Hall) for Friday and Saturday nights (21+ only). Guests may check in after 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, and all guests must check out of the residence hall by 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. No exceptions.
15-minute “drop off” parking is available for moving in and moving out of the residence halls on Friday and Sunday (strictly enforced).
If you are arriving prior to Friday night or plan to stay in Boston longer than two nights, please refer to the list of nearby hotels offering a group rate for Emmanuel College Alumni and make your reservation before the hotel’s cut-off date. Please be aware that other area colleges have reunions that weekend and hotel rooms may become booked early.
All air-conditioned units are provided with limited amenities. Linens (sheets, microfleece blanket, face and bath towels) and a light continental breakfast on Saturday morning are included in the cost of the room.
Each apartment features a full kitchen, living room, two double-occupancy bedrooms and two bathrooms. Guests may want to bring an extra blanket, clothes hangers, an alarm clock, chargers, hair dryer, all toiletries including soap and shampoo, hand sanitizer, snacks, water bottle/travel mug, paper products (napkins, paper towels, trash bags), and other conveniences the College will not provide.
Please note that pillows, hangers, irons, ironing boards, microwaves, televisions, and hair dryers are not provided.
***Pillows are NOT included: Guests are required to bring their own pillows.***
New England weather in May can be unpredictable, and St. Julie Hall is air conditioned. Depending on the forecast, either a warm blanket or a room fan (or both!) may make your stay more comfortable.
Please indicate the name(s) of your preferred roommate(s) on the registration form.
Please select one (1) roommate for your immediate bedroom or three (3) roommates to fill the complete suite of four (4). For those who do not request specific roommate(s) or suitemates, individuals from the same or similar class will be paired randomly to fill each bedroom and suite. Roommate placements cannot be guaranteed unless your requests match those of your friends, and/or you include payment for your roommate(s) at registration. Unconfirmed roommate requests may delay or prevent rooming with the Alumni of your choice.
Reunion class years are grouped together by floor and area. Registrations received after the deadline of May 13 cannot be guaranteed housing or proximity to their classmates.
Please indicate on your registration form if you require a handicapped accessible room (limited supply available).
We are unable to accommodate guests under the age of 21 in St. Julie Hall.
Food and alcohol in reasonable amounts may be brought in.