How to Register
We're excited to welcome you and your guests to Alumni & Families Weekend, October 16 - October 18, 2026! To help make your registration quick and easy, we've put together the step-by-step guide below. Please review it carefully before you begin.
We can't wait to see you this fall! For more details, please visit our FAQ page.
Register for Alumni & Families Weekend
STEP 1: Plan Ahead
Only one person per group should complete registration. Before starting, review the full schedule of events and confirm with your guests which events you want to attend. This will make the process quicker.
STEP 2: Find Your Name (or Enter Your Information)
When you begin registration, search for your name in the portal.
If you find your name, select it to continue.
If you do not find it, or if your name appears multiple times and you're not sure which one is you, click “I do not appear to be listed” and enter your information manually.
After registering yourself, add each guest in your party. Please include a valid email address for each guest so they receive their own confirmation and check-in details. If a guest is affiliated with GW, their name may appear for selection.
STEP 3: Choose Your Registration Package
Select the registration package that best fits your relationship to GW. Packages are organized by audience, including alumni, families of current students, general attendees, reunion classes, and Golden Revolutionaries. Each package includes access to the events and celebrations designed for that group. If you’re unsure which option is right for you, review the package descriptions below. Please note: alumni who are also parents of current students should select "General Registration Package" to select events open to both groups.
Registration Packages
Families of Current Students Registration Package
CURRENT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES - This package is ideal for parents, guardians, siblings, and other family members joining their student for AFW. All events are priced à la carte. It includes all events open to students and their families and omits programming specifically intended for alumni. Come back to campus, reconnect with your student, and enjoy a weekend filled with GW traditions, family activities, and campus celebrations. Please note: students must register for any events they plan to attend.
Alumni Registration Package
GW ALUMNI AND THEIR GUESTS - This package is designed for undergraduate and graduate alumni who are not celebrating a class reunion and are returning to campus to enjoy the full AFW experience, with all events priced à la carte. It includes all events open to alumni and omits programming specifically intended for families of current students. Come back to campus, reconnect with friends, and enjoy a weekend of GW traditions and celebrations.
General Registration Package
ALL GW COMMUNITY MEMBERS - This flexible package is designed for registrants who may not fit neatly into a single category, including faculty and staff, friends of GW, neighbors, and alumni who are also parents of current students. It provides access to all general AFW programming and allows registrants to build a personalized weekend schedule based on their interests.
50th Reunion & Golden Revolutionary Package
CLASS OF 1976 AND GOLDEN REVOLUTIONARIES - This package is for the Class of 1976 and all Golden Revolutionaries (alumni who graduated 50+ years ago or are age 72+). It includes complimentary access for you and one (1) guest to the 50th Reunion Luncheon and the Golden Revolutionary Celebration. Additional events throughout the weekend may be added to your registration à la carte.
Undergraduate Class Reunions Package
UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES OF 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016 - This package is for alumni celebrating milestone reunions during AFW. It includes all events open to alumni plus your class reunion celebration — an evening packed with great food, drinks, and plenty of time to laugh, reminisce, and reconnect with the people who made your GW years unforgettable.
STEP 3: Choose Your Events
Select the Alumni & Families Weekend events you and your guests will attend. Each event you choose will appear on your personal itinerary. If your entire group plans to attend the same events, you can copy the primary registrant’s selections to save time.
STEP 4: Review and Confirm
Double-check your information, guests, and event choices. Make any edits before clicking Continue (you may click back to a previous step to make edits if desired). Once confirmed, you and your guests will receive a confirmation email. To make changes later, use the personalized link in your email. Your confirmation email will come from gwu
reunioniq [dot] com (gwu[at]reunioniq[dot]com) with the subject line “GW Alumni & Families Weekend Confirmation.”