Reunion Weekend

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The Office of Alumni Relations is excited to celebrate our Golden Bulls from the wonderful classes of 5’s and 0’s, during Alumni Reunion Weekend 2025! Join us Friday May 16-Sunday, May 18, 2025 as we celebrate these reunion classes.

More information to follow.

2025 Alumni Reunion Weekend Schedule of Events

152^st Commencement
Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18, 2025

Saturday, May 17, 2025

President’s Breakfast for the Golden Anniversary Class of 1975

9 a.m.
Grimes Lounge

Alumni Registration and Continental Breakfast

8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
New Science Center Atrium

Meeting of Classes in Reunion- Classes ending in 0 and 5

10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
New Science Center (various classrooms)

Class Photos

11:15 a.m.
Front Steps of Biddle Hall
Rain Plan- New Science Center Atrium

Alumni Luncheon

11:30 a.m. Millennium Dining Hall- Cafeteria
The Block

JCSU National Alumni Association Meeting

1:30 p.m.
New Science Center, Truist Auditorium

Reminisce Day Party

3 p.m.
XOXO Cocktail Lounge
314 North College Street Charlotte, NC 28202

Purchase Tickets

Alumni Banquet and Dance

7 p.m.
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel

Sunday, May 18, 2025

152st Commencement Exercises

11 a.m.
Bojangles Coliseum
2700 E. Independence Blvd, Charlotte, N.C. 28205

All alumni marching in Commencement must report to the Coliseum by 9:30 a.m.
Shuttle Transportation will be available from the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel to the Bojangles Coliseum. See shuttle schedule for more information.

Classes in Reunion 2025

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Class of 1960

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Class of 1965

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Class of 1980

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Class of 1985

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Class of 1990

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Class of 1995

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Silver Class of 2000

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Class of 2005

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Class of 2010

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