Thursday, May 28 - Sunday, May 31, 2026

Join us in Davenport College to celebrate 50 years since our graduation.

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Dear Yale ’76 Classmates & Friends:

Welcome to our 50th Reunion, Thursday, May 28 - Sunday, May 31 in Davenport College!

PLEASE JOIN US!and encourage your classmates to attend. Our 50th reunion is a major milestone. It will be our biggest reunion ever and our best opportunity to gather and see each other again. And it will be fun!

REGISTRATION. Click on the
REGISTER NOW link to register. You’ll be asked (1) whether you wish to register for the entire reunion (which we encourage) or only for Friday or Saturday; (2) which meals you expect to attend; and (3) whether you want to register for on-campus housing at Davenport. Click on Fees, Deadlines and FAQs for more information about reunion fees, meals, housing options, and disability accommodations.


REUNION PROGRAM. The most important part of all reunions is the chance to renew old friendships with classmates and make new friendships–so we’ve left a lot of time for that, particularly during meals and social hours. We are also planning a wide range of activities including talks and panels by classmates, entertainment by our talented classmates at our Friday evening Showcase of Talent, a Class Banquet with entertainment by the Whiffenpoofs of 1976 followed by a dance party, and much more. There will also be a very wide range of activities organized by the Yale Alumni Association (YAA) for all reunion classes such as campus tours, open houses, lectures by Yale Faculty, and an address by Yale’s president Maurie D. McInnis. Click on Reunion Schedule for detailed information on what’s on the schedule.

CLASS BOOK. We are preparing a Fiftieth Reunion Class Book, with space for all of us to share reflections on our Yale experiences and life since Yale. Digital version of the 50th reunion class book will be available at reunion. Click on Get Involved! and see the Class Book section for instructions. Don’t miss the April 15 deadline! 

MEMORIAL WALL. We have lost a painfully large number of our classmates over the past fifty years. To remember our departed classmates, we will create a memorial wall in the Davenport common room. Friends of a departed classmate are invited to create a one-page tribute consisting of photos and recollections, as they see fit. Please send your contributions by April 15 to Jeanne Smith Verser (jeanneverser@windstream.net).

REUNION GIFT EFFORT.
 The 50th Reunion Gift Committee is making good progress towards our class goal of $19,760,000. To join those donors, please contact fiona.boucher@yale.edu or give online. Gifts of all sizes are meaningful.

CONTACT US! If you have questions about reunion plans, suggestions of any kind for the reunion, or if you’d like to help with any aspect of reunion planning, please feel free to contact any of us. If you have specific questions about registration, housing, meals, or other reunion details organized by YAA, please contact: reunions@yale.edu | 203.432.2110.

Haven’t been getting reunion emails? Check your spam and update your contact information when you
register for reunions or via the online alumni directory: www.yalealumni.yale.edu. (And here’s a guide for how to navigate the alumni directory.) We want to stay in touch—and emails are still the easiest way.

Sincerely, 

Joyce A. Levy, Class Secretary/Reunion Co-Chair (jlevy@smfllp.com

Vince Day, Class Treasurer/Reunion Co-Chair (vdprovest@outlook.com

 

Weekend Schedule 

Click the magnifying glass to view additional event details.

The weekend schedule will be updated as details are finalized. Be sure to check back often!

Scroll to the bottom of the schedule and follow the prompts to view YAA programming details and other campus events!

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Central Registration & Class Headquarters Open8:00 AM - 11:00 PMSt. Thomas More - Golden Center
7Y6 | Welcome Cocktails6:00 PM - 7:00 PMDavenport College - Courtyard
7Y6 | Thursday Dinner Buffet7:00 PM - 9:00 PMDavenport College - Courtyard
7Y6 | After Dinner Social Hour9:00 PM - 10:00 PMDavenport College - Courtyard
Friday, May 29, 2026
7Y6 | Welcome Breakfast7:30 AM - 9:30 AMDavenport College - Courtyard
YAA | Friday Morning at Yale9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 
YAA | Friday Morning at Yale11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
7Y6 | Friday Bistro Lunch12:15 PM - 1:45 PMDavenport College - Courtyard
7Y6 | Class Programming 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMDavenport College
Central Registration & Class Headquarters Open2:00 PM - 11:00 PMSt. Thomas More - Golden Center
Asian American Cultural Center Reception3:00 PM - 5:00 PM295 Crown Street
Yale Veterans Reunion Reception3:00 PM - 5:00 PMYale ROTC, 55 Whitney Avenue – 4th Floor (Room 442)
Afro-American Cultural Center Reception3:00 PM - 5:00 PM211 Park Street
Native American Cultural Center Reception3:00 PM - 5:00 PM26 High Street
Middle Eastern & North African Cultural Community Suite Reception3:00 PM - 5:00 PM305 Crown St.
La Casa Cultural Reception3:00 PM - 5:00 PM301 Crown Street
Yale LGBTQ Center Open House3:00 PM - 5:00 PM135 Prospect Street
7Y6 | Cocktails under the Tent6:00 PM - 7:00 PMDavenport College - Courtyard
AA Daily Reflections Meeting6:00 PM - 7:00 PMDwight Hall - Library
Shabbat Dinner at Slifka Center6:30 PM - 9:00 PMSlifka Center
7Y6 | Friday Dinner Buffet7:00 PM - 9:00 PMDavenport College - Courtyard
7Y6 | Class of 1976 Showcase of Talent 9:00 PM - 10:30 PMUniversity Theater (David Geffen School of Drama)
Saturday, May 30, 2026
7Y6 | Saturday Breakfast 7:30 AM - 9:30 AMDavenport College - Courtyard
Central Registration & Class Headquarters Open8:00 AM - 8:00 PMSt. Thomas More - Golden Center
YAA | Saturday Morning at Yale 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 
Slifka Center Bagel Brunch9:30 AM - 11:00 AMSlifka Center for Jewish Life, 80 Wall St, New Haven, CT 06511
Schwarzman Center Open House9:30 AM - 12:00 PMSchwarzman Center
Dwight Hall Open House9:30 AM - 12:00 PMDwight Hall - Library
YAA | Saturday Morning at Yale 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
7Y6 | Regional Cookout12:15 PM - 1:45 PMDavenport College - Courtyard
7Y6 | Class Programming2:00 PM - 4:00 PMDavenport College
YAA | President's University Update4:30 PM - 5:00 PMWoolsey Hall
YAA | Celebration of Yale Singing5:00 PM - 6:15 PMWoolsey Hall
7Y6 | Cocktails on Beinecke Plaza6:00 PM - 7:00 PMBeinecke Plaza
7Y6 | 50th Reunion Class Dinner7:00 PM - 9:00 PMSchwarzman Center - Commons
7Y6 | Class Party Under the Tent9:00 PM - 11:59 PMDavenport College - Courtyard
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Class Headquarters Open7:00 AM - 1:00 PMDavenport College - Common Room
AA Daily Reflections Meeting8:00 AM - 9:00 AMDwight Hall - Library
7Y6 | Farewell Breakfast 8:00 AM - 10:00 AMDavenport College

Class of 1976 50th Reunion - Full Reunion - $355.00

Full Reunion includes all meals and activities.

Class of 1976 50th Reunion - Friday Only - $245.00

Friday Only includes the following meals and all activities on Friday: Friday Breakfast, Friday Lunch, Friday Dinner, and Saturday Breakfast. *Thursday dinner is also included.

Class of 1976 50th Reunion - Saturday Only - $310.00

Saturday Only includes the following meals and all activities on Saturday: Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Lunch, Class Dinner, and Sunday Breakfast.

Surviving Spouses: The Class of 1976 welcomes you to participate in reunion activities at a fifty-percent discount rate (reduced rate will automatically be applied based upon selected registrant type/relationship to class).

Financial assistance is available to classmates for reunion fees and campus housing. Please fill out the form detailed in the next section before registering. If you have questions or concerns, please email our YAA Staff Person, Julisa De Los Santos.

Reunion fees are set by your reunion chairs and class leadership. The fees cover reunion activities, meals, and operations. We want to help as many classmates as we can attend their reunion and reconnect with the Class of 1976. If the cost of attending is a financial burden, please request financial aid. This support is provided on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure fairness and inclusivity.
 

Financial Aid Covers:

  • 75% of registration fee and all of on-campus housing for classmates only


Financial Aid Does Not Cover:

  • Personal transportation/travel to New Haven
  • Local hotels or other accommodations


Confidentiality: Your information is confidential and only seen by Yale Alumni Association staff.


Application Process:

  1. Please COMPLETE THIS FORM to request confidential financial assistance before registering. 
  2. Wait for your application to be reviewed before registering as financial aid cannot adjust payments already made by credit card.
  3. Register for your reunion using the financial aid code you receive by email.


Deadline: Apply by May 1, 2026. Please request assistance before this deadline. Financial aid is not available for walk-in registrations.


**If attending your reunion is still a significant financial burden after the discount on reunion fees and campus housing, please let us know. We're here to support you and will do our best to ensure you can join us on campus. Please email our YAA staff liaison Julisa De Los Santos at julisa.delossantos@yale.edu.

You can reserve a bed per-person, per night, at a rate of $85 when you register for your reunion using the blue button above. Visit the What You Need to Know page to learn more about campus housing and hotel accommodations. Please contact Yale Housing for specific inquiries related to special accommodations.

CANCELLATIONS |
The cancellation deadline to receive a FULL REFUND for reunion registration and campus housing is Friday, May 1. In the event you need to cancel after the May 1 deadline, refunds are based on the Classes recoverable costs and will be evaluated after your reunion. You can cancel your registration by logging into your registration or emailing reunions@yale.edu.

ACCESSIBILITY & SPECIAL REQUESTS |
The accessibility and special requests deadline is Friday, May 1. The YAA makes every effort to ensure that reunions are accessible to all alumni and guests. Special transportation and limited ADA accommodations are available. If you have physical limitations, special medical needs, or requests concerning meals, please include this information on Page 2 when you register for your reunion. You may also contact YAA at reunions@yale.edu or 203-432-2110 to help with your arrangements. Discussions must take place before the special requests deadline of May 1. For more information, please visit the Reunion Resources page.

— CLASS BOOK —

April 15th Deadline!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Yale Class of 1976 50th Reunion Class Book!
 
Click here to send an email to the publisher and include your name and preferred email - they will respond to you with a custom link to complete your page in the book.
 
If you have questions, you can confirm with Class Reunion Co-Chair Vincent Day ‘76 vdprovest@outlook.com
 
If you need help, contact Tom Hostage at Bespoke Reunion Publishing tom@bespokereunionpublishing.com or call 508-254-5442

              — MEMORIAL WALL —

April 15th Deadline! We have lost a painfully large number of our classmates over the past fifty years. To remember our departed classmates, we will create a memorial wall in the Davenport common room. Friends of a departed classmate are invited to create a one-page tribute consisting of photos and recollections, as they see fit. Please send your contributions by April 15 to Jeanne Smith Verser (jeanneverser@windstream.net).

— REUNION CONTACTS —

Questions/Concerns? Send us an email & let us know!

Questions? Visit our What You Need to Know page or contact us at reunions@yale.edu or 203.432.2110.