UnCommon Core sessions are a signature part of Alumni Weekend, designed to deliver a captivating intellectual experience that reconnects you with the thrill of academic discovery and campus debate. These thought-provoking sessions reimmerse you in the best of the classroom experience, featuring engaging discussions of relevant and intriguing topics led by distinguished faculty, esteemed administrators, and notable alumni. Whether the subject is cutting-edge research, current events, or exploring new advancements across diverse fields, the sessions are curated to connect you to big ideas, bold thinkers, and your UChicago roots. A full schedule of all topics is available on site during the weekend.

Missing trivia nights at the Pub? You won’t want to miss this! Join fellow alumni for some fierce competition and tough questions. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

UnCommon Core sessions are a signature part of Alumni Weekend, designed to deliver a captivating intellectual experience that reconnects you with the thrill of academic discovery and campus debate. These thought-provoking sessions reimmerse you in the best of the classroom experience, featuring engaging discussions of relevant and intriguing topics led by distinguished faculty, esteemed administrators, and notable alumni. Whether the subject is cutting-edge research, current events, or exploring new advancements across diverse fields, the sessions are curated to connect you to big ideas, bold thinkers, and your UChicago roots. A full schedule of all topics is available on site during the weekend.

UnCommon Tours offer unique, engaging experiences beyond typical campus tours, focusing on deep dives into campus history; hidden gems; cutting-edge University developments, such as research or new facilities; or themed explorations, such as architectural visits or remodeled spaces. UnCommon Tours invite the alumni community to be part of the ongoing campus adventure. A full campus tour schedule is available in Ida Noyes Hall. Please note: Tours are first come, first served.

Discover the house Frank Lloyd Wright himself described as “a cornerstone of modern architecture” on this guided tour of the residence. Inspired by the expansive landscape of the Midwestern prairie, Wright’s Robie House is the most famous of his groundbreaking Prairie style houses. Completed in 1910, the house is recognized today as one of the most important buildings of the 20th century. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Please meet at the Robie House to begin the tour.

Please meet at Robie House at 10:00 a.m. to begin the tour.

Discover the house Frank Lloyd Wright himself described as “a cornerstone of modern architecture” on this guided tour of the residence. Inspired by the expansive landscape of the Midwestern prairie, Wright’s Robie House is the most famous of his groundbreaking Prairie style houses. Completed in 1910, the house is recognized today as one of the most important buildings of the 20th century. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Please meet at the Robie House to begin the tour.

Please meet at Robie House at 10:15 a.m. to begin the tour.

Stop by the Alumni Beer Garden on the Main Quad to enjoy a laid-back afternoon filled with an assortment of brews and bites while reconnecting with friends. Special thanks to Great Lakes Brewing Company founder and owner Patrick Conway, AM’78, for his generous sponsorship this year. Must be 21 or older to attend; government-issued ID required for entry.

Alumni are invited to connect informally with faculty over drinks to hear updates on departments, learn about current research, and just swap stories.

Join Dean Hale for a conversation about the College of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Celebrate your 50th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 45th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 40th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 35th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 30th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 25th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 20th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 15th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 10th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 5th Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Celebrate your 1st Reunion by reminiscing about your days on campus and enjoying food and drinks with your classmates.

Join the alumni community as we transform the finals week tradition of Midnight (more recently, Late-Night) Breakfast into a full-blown party on the quad, with music, dancing, drinks, breakfast-inspired bites, and you. Don’t miss the fun in the festival tent!

UnCommon Core sessions are a signature part of Alumni Weekend, designed to deliver a captivating intellectual experience that reconnects you with the thrill of academic discovery and campus debate. These thought-provoking sessions reimmerse you in the best of the classroom experience, featuring engaging discussions of relevant and intriguing topics led by distinguished faculty, esteemed administrators, and notable alumni. Whether the subject is cutting-edge research, current events, or exploring new advancements across diverse fields, the sessions are curated to connect you to big ideas, bold thinkers, and your UChicago roots. A full schedule of all topics is available on site during the weekend.

UnCommon Tours offer unique, engaging experiences beyond typical campus tours, focusing on deep dives into campus history; hidden gems; cutting-edge University developments, such as research or new facilities; or themed explorations, such as architectural visits or remodeled spaces. UnCommon Tours invite the alumni community to be part of the ongoing campus adventure. A full campus tour schedule is available in Ida Noyes Hall. Please note: Tours are first come, first served.

Begin your day with breakfast while reconnecting with fellow College alumni from the Class of 1976 and earlier, sharing cherished memories of the College and your remarkable journeys since graduation.

Discover the house Frank Lloyd Wright himself described as “a cornerstone of modern architecture” on this guided tour of the residence. Inspired by the expansive landscape of the Midwestern prairie, Wright’s Robie House is the most famous of his groundbreaking Prairie style houses. Completed in 1910, the house is recognized today as one of the most important buildings of the 20th century. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Please meet at the Robie House to begin the tour.

Please meet at Robie House at 10:00 a.m. to begin the tour.

Discover the house Frank Lloyd Wright himself described as “a cornerstone of modern architecture” on this guided tour of the residence. Inspired by the expansive landscape of the Midwestern prairie, Wright’s Robie House is the most famous of his groundbreaking Prairie style houses. Completed in 1910, the house is recognized today as one of the most important buildings of the 20th century. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Please meet at the Robie House to begin the tour.

Please meet at Robie House at 10:15 a.m. to begin the tour.

Gather on the quad for food, drinks, and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy a kid-friendly space with games and activities for all ages. Reconnect with old friends and build new connections in a relaxed, celebratory atmosphere, complete with live bands playing your favorites and tours exploring campus spaces old and new.

Join International House for the annual Around the World wine tasting to mark the 93rd year of Welcoming the World, Championing Diversity. International alumni, International House staff, current graduate student fellows, and the Alumni Club of Chicago will cohost this year’s wine tasting. This time-honored reception will teach guests about wines from select regions across the globe while they enjoy food and music. Separate ticket required ($25 per person). Attendees are encouraged to register in advance. Must be 21 or older to attend; government-issued ID required for entry. Last call for this event will be at 1:15 p.m.

Honor the 2026 UChicago MBSAA Distinguished Alumni and Service Award recipients during this special luncheon program. Open only to alumni of the Biological Sciences Division and the Pritzker School of Medicine.

Join President Paul Alivisatos, AB’81, and University trustee Rebecca Jarvis, AB’03, Chief Business, Technology, and Economics Correspondent, ABC News, for a conversation about how the University is advancing the mission of providing a transformative education, launching new fields, and creating knowledge that will propel the world into exciting new chapters of the human adventure.

Gather on the quad to celebrate the entire University community with an evening of food, drink, entertainment, and more.

Dip beneath the water’s surface and look nature in the eye at Shedd Aquarium. From beautiful belugas to colorful clownfish, diving dolphins to spectacular sea dragons, there’s so much to discover.

Aquarium tour tickets must be picked up during Alumni Weekend check-in/registration. Please stop by the Tours and Information Table in the Ida Noyes Hall lobby when you arrive on campus to collect your ticket. Aquarium tour tickets will be available for pickup during registration hours Thursday–Saturday.

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry offers world-class and uniquely interactive experiences that will inspire the inventive genius in everyone. Along with legacy exhibits like the Coal Mine, the U-505 Submarine, and Science Storms, the museum recently launched exciting new experiences, including the renovated Henry Crown Space Center—home to the awe-inspiring SpaceX Dragon spacecraft—and Griffin Studio, which currently displays Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell.

Griffin MSI tour tickets must be picked up during Alumni Weekend check-in/registration. Please stop by the Tours and Information Table in the Ida Noyes Hall lobby when you arrive on campus to collect your ticket. Griffin MSI tour tickets will be available for pickup during registration hours Thursday–Saturday.

Nuestras Historias (Our Histories) highlights the museum’s permanent collection to showcase the dynamic and diverse stories of Mexican identity in North America. The exhibition presents cultural identity as something that continually evolves across time, regions, and communities, rather than as a static, unchanging entity, and features ancient Mesoamerican and colonial artifacts, modern Mexican art, folk art, and contemporary works from both sides of the US-Mexico border. The vast diversity of Mexican identities demonstrated in these works defies the notion of one linear history and a singular identity.

Admission is free, but limited to 50 guests. No physical ticket is required, but please feel welcome to wear your Alumni Weekend badge to the museum for group identification.

Join the University of Chicago Association of Black Alumni for their annual Sunday brunch.

Join fellow alumni for an architecture boat tour of Chicago. Be inspired by the captivating visual art of Chicago’s legendary architecture—and learn about the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing, dynamic legacy for all to enjoy and admire. This comprehensive tour will navigate through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River while your guide tells the story of more than 130 years of innovation in design, style, and technique and why it remains important today. Family-friendly! Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Attendees are advised to arrive by 10:15 a.m., 30 minutes prior to departure time. Please wear your Alumni Weekend badge for group identification. Fifty tickets are available. Additional information regarding ticket pickup will be emailed to registrants closer to the event date.

Join International House of the University of Chicago for Sunday brunch and performances.

Close out Alumni Weekend with breakfast while bidding a fond farewell to friends old and new. Open to College alumni who graduated in 2011 or later.

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center was founded in 1961 by Margaret Burroughs, an educator, artist, and activist who lived in Chicago. This year, the museum celebrates the 65th anniversary of its founding. Enjoy not only permanent exhibits that celebrate and preserve African American history and culture, but also the new multi-installation, Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance. Throughout the museum, you will learn how Paris became a vital crossroads for Black American artists from the 1890s through the mid-20th century.

For entry, no physical ticket is required, but please wear your Alumni Weekend badge and present it to the ticket takers. Please note: No food, water, or backpacks are permitted in this space.