Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Reunion? Start here. If you still need help, email us at alumni@middlebury.edu or call the Alumni Office at 802-443-5183.
Pre-Arrival Important Information
Q How do I find pre-arrival instructions and details for the 50th Reunion?
Please consult the Important Information document for the Class of 1973.
Q How do I find pre-arrival instructions and details for the 25th Reunion?
Please consult the Important Information document for the Class of 1993.
Q How do I find pre-arrival instructions and details for the 5th-20th and 30th-45th Reunions?
Please consult the Important Information document for classes celebrating their 5th–20th and 30th–45th reunions.
Q How do I find pre-arrival instructions and details for the 55th-75th Reunions?
Please consult the Important Information document for classes celebrating their 55th–75th reunions.
Registration
Q Where do I go to check in?
Each class is assigned a specific place for check-in. There will be staff and student hosts available to help with your luggage, room assignments, name tags, and to answer any questions.
Class Check-Ins
25th | Atwater A Lounge |
50th | Forest East Lounge |
55–75th | Hepburn Lounge |
All other classes | Kirk Center* |
*Kirk Center is the first stop for “other classes” to check in upon arrival This includes the 5th–20th and 30th–45th classes. Additionally, there will be a dedicated lounge in your assigned class dorm headquarters with information about the weekend.
If you still have questions, the Crest Room in the McCullough Student Center is the main hub for all things Reunion. Contact us during the weekend at 802-443-5183 or pop in and see us!
Q Are walk-in registrants allowed?
Yes, walk-ins will be accepted for daily events. Unfortunately, we cannot provide housing for walk-ins.
Reunion Year | Walk-in Registration Location |
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25th | class headquarters in Atwater A Lounge |
50th | class headquarters in Forest East |
55th–75th | class headquarters in Hepburn Lounge |
All other classes | Kirk Center |
Costs for walk-in registration is as follows:
- $110 for Single Day
- $200 for full weekend
- $75 for Saturday night dinner
Q What if I have other questions or needs during Reunion?
The Crest Room in the McCullough Student Center is the main hub for all things Reunion. Contact us during the weekend at 802-443-5183 or pop in and see us!
Additionally, there will be a dedicated lounge in your assigned class dorm headquarters with information about the weekend.
Q When does registration open?
Registration opens March 15, 2023.
Q When does registration close?
The registration deadline is May 21, 2023. Cancellations for any reason should be submitted by May 21, although we will honor refund requests submitted by June 9, 2023 for those who have concerns for their health and safety or are ill.
Refund requests can be made by contacting the Alumni Office via email at alumni@middlebury.edu or calling 802-443-5183.
Q How much does it cost to attend Reunion?
All pricing covers programming, meals, and housing where applicable.
Full Weekend Packages
General Pricing
- Full weekend with housing: $325 per adult (18+)
- Full weekend without housing: $200 per adult
Children
- Full weekend with housing: $125 per child (17 and under)
- Full weekend without housing: no charge
Single Day Options
Available for those who do not choose a full weekend package
General Pricing
- Single day with housing: $200 per adult (18+)
- Single day without housing: $110 per adult
Children
- Single day with housing: $125 per child (17 and under)
- Single day without housing: no charge
Getting Here and Around Campus
Q I haven’t been back in years. What should I expect?
Reunion Weekend is filled with activities—class dinners and panels, golf, updates from the president and senior leadership, and open houses—along with lots of time to reconnect and find common ground. No matter how long it’s been since you were last on campus, you’ll soon feel right at home.
Q I’ll be flying in. What’s the best way to get to campus?
Burlington International Airport is one hour north of Middlebury. There are public transit or taxi options from the airport, or you may want to coordinate sharing a ride with classmates. For more information on transportation options, visit https://www.addisoncounty.com/getting-here.
Q Can I get to Middlebury by train?
Yes, Middlebury has a new station on Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Express line serving stations between Penn Station in Manhattan and Burlington, Vermont. The service currently includes one train a day. Check directly with Amtrak for more details.
Q What should I pack for June in Vermont?
- Layers! It may be hot and sunny, or cool and rainy.
- Clothes for having fun outdoors and dining under tents and stars.
- Shoes that can get you around campus, up Snake Mountain, and across sidewalks and grass. (High heels will help aerate the grass, but may also get stuck.)
- A refillable water bottle
- Your Gamaliel Painter’s cane
Q How do I get an updated campus map?
The most up-to-date maps are available online. You’ll find an interactive map and a printable PDF on the Vermont Campus page. We’ll also have plenty of paper maps on hand when you arrive.
Q Where do I go to check in?
Each class is assigned a specific place for check-in. There will be staff and student hosts available to help with your luggage, room assignments, name tags, and to answer any questions.
Class Check-Ins
25th | Atwater A Lounge |
50th | Forest East Lounge |
55–75th | Hepburn Lounge |
All other classes | Kirk Center* |
*Kirk Center is the first stop for “other classes” to check in upon arrival This includes the 5th–20th and 30th–45th classes. Additionally, there will be a dedicated lounge in your assigned class dorm headquarters with information about the weekend.
If you still have questions, the Crest Room in the McCullough Student Center is the main hub for all things Reunion. Contact us during the weekend at 802-443-5183 or pop in and see us!
Housing
Q Do you offer housing?
Yes, we offer housing in the campus dorms on a first-come, first-served registration basis. Each class will be assigned to a dorm, usually adjacent to their class HQ. Due to limited capacity for housing, first priority will go to the 3s and 8s classes.
Q Where is my class being housed? Where are my class headquarters?
Class | Dorm |
5th–10th | Hadley, Kelly, Laforce, Lang, Milliken |
15th | Brackett, Brooker, Palmer |
20th | Ridgeline Townhouses and Ridgeline Suites |
25th | Atwater A and B |
30th | Coffrin |
35th | Chateau |
40th–45th | Gifford |
50th | Forest |
55th–75th | Hepburn |
Unfortunately, housing will not be available to walk in registrants.
Q How do you house families; will we be together?
Yes, as long as the family registers together. Depending on the dorm, families will be housed as a group in singles, doubles, or suites.
Q Can I request a roommate?
Yes, if you register together on the same form.
Q Will I be housed with a stranger?
No, we do not place anyone in a double with someone who isn’t registered as a “roommate.” In some dorms there are suites where we will put classmates together with shared social space and bathrooms.
Q Can I request a dorm, room, or particular floor?
Unfortunately, no. Each class is assigned a dorm or dorms, and we assign rooms and floors on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q Can I request housing accommodation for accessibility or other medical concerns?
Yes, we will make every effort to accommodate accessibility and medical needs; there is a place on the registration form to make these requests.
Q I’d prefer not to stay in a dorm. What are my options?
You’ll find many options available around Addison County. To see off-campus options, visit go.middlebury.edu/LocalLodging. Off campus housing is limited, so make your plans early.
Accessibility
Q Traveling can be difficult. May I bring a companion to assist me?
Yes, you are welcome to bring a friend or relative. Just be sure to register your guest as well as yourself.
Q I’m concerned the hilly campus will be a challenge. Will transportation be available?
Absolutely. Shuttles will be running to take people around the campus and to events. Golf carts and vans will be available to transport individuals and groups.
Q Can I request housing accommodation for accessibility or other medical concerns?
Yes, we will make every effort to accommodate accessibility and medical needs; there is a place on the registration form to make these requests.
Q What kind of accommodations are available?
We have ADA-compliant housing options and transport to and from Reunion venues. Assisted-listening devices are available for use in the Chapel. All meals will have at least one vegetarian and one gluten-free option. Please let us know of any accommodation needs when you register for Reunion, and if you have further needs or questions, contact us at alumni@middlebury.edu or call the Alumni Office at 802-443-5183.
Health and Safety
Q Are there COVID-19 restrictions on campus this year?
We anticipate an unrestricted campus but will monitor the latest developments and advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Vermont Department of Health.
Q If there is a campus-wide emergency, how will I know about it?
Middlebury will expand its campus emergency alert system to include Reunion guests over the weekend. In the case of emergency, notifications via texts, calls, and emails will be sent, based on registration info collected.
The text message will begin: | Midd Alert |
The phone call will come from: | 802-388-0409 |
The email will come from: | Midd Alert |
Learn more about our emergency response procedures.
Making a Gift
Q How do I make a gift?
We encourage you to make your gift online or call 888-FOR-MIDD (367-6433) to charge a gift to your American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa credit card.
There are many other ways to give to Middlebury; find out more about your options on our Giving Page.
Q What is the Cane Society? How can I attend the Reunion lunch?
The Cane Society recognizes alumni and friends who provide for Middlebury in their estate plans through a will, retirement account, or trust. You can also set up a planned gift that will provide income to you for life.
Members attend a special luncheon on the Friday of Reunion Weekend. If you’re not yet a member and would like to join, contact Tiffany Stowe at 802-443-5169 or giftplanning@middlebury.edu.
Q I made a gift in response to mailings received in the fall. Does it count toward the class gift?
All gifts—of any size—made between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, count toward Reunion class gift totals and participation. In honor of Reunion, you might consider stretching your gift beyond what you normally give or making a second gift. There are more ways than you might think to do that.
Q With whom should I talk about my gift?
Please be in touch with the Office of Annual Giving at 866-496-2002 or supportmiddlebury@middlebury.edu.
Q What is the True Blue Society?
The True Blue Society recognizes Middlebury’s most loyal donors, who have made gifts to the College for the past three consecutive years or more.
Q What is the 1800 Society?
The 1800 Society recognizes donors who support Middlebury at a leadership level, beginning with annual gifts of $2,500 or more. Members of the 1800 Society are invited to a special reception on the Friday afternoon of Reunion Weekend.
Children
Q Can I bring my children? How old or young do they have to be?
Children of all ages are welcome at Reunion! We have some activities geared toward children and families but children are welcome at all Reunion events.
Q Is there childcare available?
Unfortunately, we will not be providing any childcare services.
Cancellations/Refunds
Q What happens if I have to cancel my registration?
We will honor all cancellations until May 21, 2023. After that we are locked in with housing, catering and other expenses. We will honor refund requests submitted by June 9 for those who have concerns for their health and safety or are ill.
Please note: reimbursements will be made AFTER reunion weekend; thank you for your patience.
Refund requests can be made by contacting the Alumni Office via email at alumni@middlebury.edu or calling 802-443-5183.
Q Will the schedule change?
It may, depending on any number of circumstances, including weather. Check the Reunion website regularly and please be sure to read the Reunion-related emails that we send periodically, as those will contain the latest information.
Pets and Service Animals
Q Can I bring my pet with me?
That depends. Pets or companion animals are not allowed overnight in College-owned buildings or in non-residential spaces during work hours. Dogs visiting campus shall be leashed or under verbal control at all times. They cannot be left unattended or tied to structures. Damages caused by an animal are the responsibility of the owner. You can find more details in Middlebury’s pet policy.
Q Are service animals allowed?
Middlebury uses the Department of Justice definition of service animals as “dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.”
Service animals shall be allowed into any area of the campus that students or other handlers may go including the classrooms, libraries, museums, dining halls, etc., but must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.
Please read the full service animal policy for more information.
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