Alumni Reunion Weekend
Celebrating our Golden Slug alumni from the classes of 1965 – 1976.
Join your classmates back at UC Santa Cruz for Alumni Reunion Weekend, April 24–26, 2026. This annual celebration honors the pioneering classes of 1965–1976 and the mark you have left on our campus and the world.
This milestone reunion is a unique opportunity to reconnect with lifelong friends and faculty, rediscover our ever-evolving campus, and relive the moments that made your time at UC Santa Cruz unforgettable.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us April 24-26, 2026.
Weekend schedule overview for 2026
Thursday, April 24
Virtual reunion program
Friday, April 25
Golden Alumni Reunion Dinner honoring the Classes of ’65–’76 at the Chaminade Resort & Spa
Saturday, April 26
- 8:30–10 a.m. – Coffee in the Courtyard
- 10–11:30 a.m. – Reunion activities
- 12–1:30 p.m. – Then & Now Luncheon with current UCSC students
- 2–3:30 p.m. – Reunion activities
- 4–6 p.m. – Golden Hour Gathering
Sunday, April 27
Farewell Breakfast
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Digital memory book
Share your UCSC memories and update classmates on where you are now. Log in to the book or request access below.
Volunteer
Interested in helping plan this unforgettable weekend? Join our team of volunteers! Reach out to Shayna Kent at skent1@ucsc.edu—we’d love your support in making this celebration even more memorable.
Support current students
You can help support current students by making a gift to UC Santa Cruz. Learn more about the impact of giving or the different areas to support.
Contact us
Have questions about the reunion? If you can’t find what you’re looking for on our FAQ page, please email us at reunions@ucsc.edu or call 831-459-3444.