These two events will be combined to provide our alumni, students, families, and friends with an all-encompassing weekend of Wheaton activity and connection. We hope you are able to join us!
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Weekend Schedule
Friday, October 2, 2026
Friday, October 2, 202612:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Nursing White Coat Ceremony | Cole Memorial Chapel
12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Life and Career Design Institute: Experiential Learning Showcase | Filene Center, Kollett Hall
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Nursing White Coat Ceremony Reception I Diana Davis Spencer Café
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
ARTS Quad Party | Hood Courtyard | Watson Fine Arts
Come check out what arts@wheaton is all about, including how students can get involved. There will be music, food trucks and more!
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Lyons Athletic Club Fall Fest Reception | Faculty Dining Room, Emerson Dining
7:00 p.m.
Bingo Night | Emerson Main Dining Room
Join the Wheaton Events Board for the chance to win cozy prizes and merch from the Wheaton bookstore!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game | Diane Nordin ’80 Athletic Field
9:00 a.m.
Parents & Friends Coffee Reception
Light Refreshments will be served | Balfour-Hood Center Café
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Men’s Lacrosse Brunch | Diana Davis Spencer Discovery Center Café
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Family Weekend Welcome with President Whelan Ι Cole Memorial Chapel
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Men’s Alumni Basketball Alumni Game | Haas Athletic Center: Emerson Gym
10:40 – 11:40 a.m.
Success at Wheaton: Partnering with Your Student for a Successful College Experience I Cole Memorial Chapel
11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MW Swimming Alumni Meet | Haas Athletic Center, Pool
12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Fall Fest: Community BBQ & Beer Garden | Dimple (Check-in in front of Emerson)
Join us for a message from President Whelan and ABD President Patrick Summers
12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Wheaton College Ring Reveal | Dimple by Balfour-Hood Center
12:00 p.m.
Softball Alumni Game | Clark Athletic Field
1:00 p.m. | Reception
Rain location: Inside Clark Center
12:00 p.m.
Field Hockey vs. Mount Holyoke College | Diane Nordin ’80 Athletic Field
1:00 – 3:00 p.m
Men’s Volleyball | Haas Athletic Center: Emerson Gym
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Field Hockey Tailgate | Diana Davis Spencer Discovery Center Café
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Women’s Alumni Lacrosse Game | Diane Nordin ’80 Athletic Field
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
DIY Pickling (while supplies last) | Farm House
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Phi Beta Kappa Ceremony | Diana Davis Spencer Discovery Center, Hindle Auditorium
2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
Phi Beta Reception | Diana Davis Spencer Discovery Center, Lobby
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Outdoor Movie Night | Dimple
Join the Wheaton Events Board for Toy Story 5! There will be snacks and candy provided. Bring your own blanket.