Class of 1996 30th Reunion 

May 21 - 24, 2026

Our journeys are beginning to curve back toward one another, and with May fast approaching, Reunion is coming into view. Your Reunion Chairs have been busy mapping out an incredible weekend—but a great destination only matters if the travelers connect along the way. We have many exciting ways to connect in the Reunion Weekend plan!


Thursday Night at BAR

Start the weekend with the early arrivers and friends from Class of ‘91

 

Table Tent Talks- Casual post-Friday-lunch conversations

Keep the conversation going after lunch or join a table to discuss College Admissions, Entrepreneurship, Slaying as Midlife Athletes, Writers and Writing, Mid Life pivots,

Public Service Careers And More!


Film Screenings

Small Group Reunions

After Friday Night Dinner plan to hang out to Chat, Dance and find old friends.

Panels

Join to hear classmate experts on Health/Wellness in our 50s, Taking the Next Step, Education: Supporting the Next Generation, and AI: Today and Tomorrow.

Stepping Stones

Hear the stories of your classmates’ journeys and maybe take the mic to share your own!

Each of you has taken a fascinating, singular journey—and you have something worth sharing. Our hope is to create moments for new connections, rekindled friendships, and continued companionship as our paths cross again.

We can’t wait to walk this next stretch together.

Your 30th Reunion Chairs,

Ben, Joanna, and Sam

Thursday, May 21, 2026
9Y6| 30th Reunion Headquarters Open 8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Central Registration & Class Headquarters Open2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
9Y6 | Bar7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday, May 22, 2026
Central Registration & Class Headquarters Open8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
YAA | Friday Morning at Yale9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
YAA | Friday Morning at Yale11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9Y6 | Bistro Lunch 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
9Y6 | Table Talks 12:30 PM
9Y6 | Class of 96 Film Screenings 2:00 PM
La Casa Cultural Reception3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Native American Cultural Center Reception3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Afro-American Cultural Center Reception3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Asian American Cultural Center Reception3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Yale LGBTQ Center Open House3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Middle Eastern & North African Cultural Community Suite Reception3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
9Y6 | Happy Hour 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Shabbat Dinner at Slifka Center6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
9Y6 | Welcome Buffet Dinner 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
9Y6 | After Dinner 9:30 PM
Saturday, May 23, 2026
9Y6 | Morning Run7:00 AM
9Y6 | Rise & Shine 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Central Registration & Class Headquarters Open8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
9Y6| 30th Reunion Headquarters Open 8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Slifka Center Bagel Brunch9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Dwight Hall Open House9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Schwarzman Center Open House9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
9Y6 | Regional Lunch Cookout12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
9Y6 | AI Today and Tomorrow2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
9Y6 | Health/Wellness in our 50's 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
9Y6 | Education: Supporting the Next Generation 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
9Y6 | Next Steps 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
9Y6 | Stepping Stones 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
9Y6 |Cocktails & Class Photo 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
9Y6 | 30th Reunion Class Dinner7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
9Y6 | DANCE DANCE DANCE 9:30 PM
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Class Headquarters Open7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
9Y6 | Farewell Breakfast8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Reunion Weekend Ends & Campus Housing Checkout1:00 PM

30th Reunion Fees & Financial Aid
 There is a deadline of  May 1 for special housing or meal requests. In the event you need to cancel, full refunds will be given until May 1, after which refunds are based on the class's recoverable costs.

Classmate & Guest 
Full Reunion - $415  
Includes all events  and meals during the weekend.

Friday Only - $200 
Includes events and meals all day on Friday and Saturday Breakfast.

Saturday Only - $250
Includes events and meals all day on Saturday and Sunday Breakfast.

Surviving Partners - Reunion and housing fees waived.


Children 3 to 12
Full Reunion - $225
Friday Only - $100
Saturday Only - $150
Children 2 and under  - no charge

Campus Housing
You can reserve on Campus Housing at the rate of $85 per bed, per night when you register for your reunion.

Financial Assistance 
The Class has set aside funds for classmates who may need financial assistance. To request confidential assistance please contact Janet Cappiello, our YAA liaison, at janet.cappiello@yale.edu or 203-432-7871