Thursday, May 28 - Sunday, May 31, 2026

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We’re delighted to have you join us for our 55th reunion!

This website is current as of March 20th. If there are any significant changes, we will post them here and will also notify you via email.

We look forward to seeing you in New Haven!

Best regards,

Bill Coquillette
Elizabeth Hodapp
Yale ’71 55th Reunion Co-Chairs

Weekend Schedule 

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

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Class Headquarters Open & Reunion Check-In Begins2:00 PM - 11:59 PMSt. Thomas More - Golden Center
7Y1 | Thursday Reception & Dinner6:00 PM - 9:00 PMPierson College - Courtyard
Friday, May 29, 2026
7Y1 | Friday Breakfast7:30 AM - 9:00 AMPierson College - Courtyard
Class Headquarters Open & Reunion Check-in Continues8:00 AM - 11:59 PMSt. Thomas More - Golden Center
YAA | Friday Morning at Yale9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 
YAA | Friday Morning at Yale11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
7Y1 | Friday Lunch12:15 PM - 1:45 PMPierson College - Courtyard
7Y1 | A Conversation with Yale's General Counsel2:15 PM - 3:30 PMLinsly-Chittenden Hall - 102
7Y1 | 55 Years On - the Survey4:00 PM - 5:15 PMLinsly-Chittenden Hall - 102
AA Daily Reflections Meeting6:00 PM - 7:00 PMDwight Hall - Library
7Y1 | Friday Reception & Dinner6:00 PM - 9:00 PMPierson College - Courtyard
Shabbat Dinner at Slifka Center6:30 PM - 9:00 PMSlifka Center
Saturday, May 30, 2026
7Y1 | Saturday Breakfast7:30 AM - 9:00 AMPierson College - Courtyard
Class Headquarters Open & Reunion Check-in Continues8:00 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 
7Y1 | Saturday Lunch12:15 PM - 1:45 PMPierson College - Courtyard
7Y1 | Class of 1971 Memorial Service2:30 PM - 3:45 PMBattell Chapel
YAA | President's University Update4:30 PM - 5:00 PMWoolsey Hall
YAA | Celebration of Yale Singing5:00 PM - 6:15 PMWoolsey Hall
7Y1 | Saturday Reception, Dinner, & Dancing6:00 PM - 10:00 PMPierson College - Courtyard
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Class Headquarters Open7:00 AM - 1:00 PMPierson College - Common Room
AA Daily Reflections Meeting8:00 AM - 9:00 AMDwight Hall - Library
7Y1 | Sunday Breakfast8:00 AM - 10:00 AMPierson College - Courtyard
Reunion Weekend Ends & Campus Housing Checkout1:00 PMPierson College - Common Room

Class of 1971 55th Reunion - Full Reunion - $475
This include all meals and activities for the entire weekend.

Class of 1971 55th Reunion - Friday Only - $325
This includes all meals and activities on Friday and breakfast on Saturday.
You cannot check in for reunion activities prior to 8pm on Thursday evening.

Class of 1971 55th Reunion - Saturday Only - $325
This includes all meals and activities on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.
You cannot check in for reunion activities prior to 8pm on Friday evening.

 

On-Campus Housing - $85/person/night
Fees are per-person:
1 Night = $85/person
2 Nights = $170/person
3 Nights = $255/person

Reunion fees are set by your reunion chairs and class leadership and go towards reunion activities, meals, and operations.  The cost has been reduced thanks to a contribution from our class's treasury - your class dues in action! We want to help as many classmates as we can attend their reunion and reconnect with the Class of 1971. 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:

  • 50% of registration fee (plus on-campus housing, if relevant) for classmates only

Financial Aid Does Not Cover:

  • Personal Transportation/Travel to New Haven
  • Local Hotels or Other Accommodations
  • Additional Guests

 

REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HERE

 

Deadline: May 1. 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.

CANCELLATION
The cancellation deadline to receive a FULL REFUND for reunion registration and campus housing is 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 emailing reunions@yale.edu.
 

ACCESSIBILITY & SPECIAL REQUESTS
The accessibility and special requests deadline is 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 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.

REUNION GIVING

The 55th Reunion Gift Committee is making good progress towards our class goal of $20,500,000.
To join those donors, please contact stacey.odonnell@yale.edu or
give online. Gifts of all sizes are meaningful.​​​​​​​

Questions: reunions@yale.edu | 203.432.2110