Reunion Weekend 2026

Pre-registration for Reunion Weekend opens March 1, 2026, and remains open through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the weekend in the Jackson Campus Center.

REGISTER NOW!

QUESTIONS: (800) 487-8437 or alumni [at] gustavus.edu (alumni[at]gustavus[dot]edu)

Transportation to scheduled class gatherings and restaurants and stores in St. Peter will be available starting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29 from Three Flags. In addition, Dial-a-Ride (Gus Bus) service is available from 10:00 a.m. Saturday until 2:00 a.m. Sunday (group requests preferred), dial 888-880-4696.

Registration in Jackson Campus Center opens at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29.

Reunion Weekend programming takes place from 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29 through 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

While the final details for the Reunion Weekend schedule are coming together, here are a few activities you can expect:

TOURS 

Campus Tours: Friday at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Take a nostalgic walk down memory lane with a campus tour, guided by current Gustavus students. Check out new buildings on campus and ask questions about campus life today.

Arboretum Hayride Tour: Friday at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Come for a fun and informative guided tour of the Arboretum aboard a wagon. Enjoy gardens, prairie, woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife. See trees that are living fossils, and find out what early settlers had in common with woolly mammoths. 

Tunnel Tours: Friday 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The infamous Gustavus tunnels—whether you were fortunate to be privy to their secrets as a student or have yet to venture in, take a quick peek inside at the class murals and other lasting stamps those from your era made on these legendary walls. 

FRIDAY, MAY 29

Faculty-Led Mini-Classes (2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Experience the classroom again with engaging, short lectures led by current Gustavus faculty members. Topics and locations will be available at registration.

All-Class Opening Reception and Happy Hour (4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)

Join us for the opening reception in the Jackson Campus Center: take your photo with Gus the Lion, grab some pre-dinner bites, enjoy the cash bar, and greet new friends and old.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

Gustie Breakfast Buffet (7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.)

Start your day off right with a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet in the Jackson Campus Center cafeteria.

Faculty-Led Mini-Classes (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Experience the classroom again with engaging, short lectures led by current Gustavus faculty members. Topics and locations will be available at registration.

Fitness Classes in Lund (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Join Gusties for group fitness classes in Lund Center. More details to come!

Off Campus Activities and Transportation (1:00 - 5:00 p.m.)

Take a trip to the Nicollet County Treaty Center, visit the Gustie-owned Picklebarn in Mankato, stop in Saint Peter for shopping and ice cream, team up with friends for the Reunion Weekend puzzle competition, or visit Chankaska Winery for the afternoon.

Evening Entertainment (8:00 - 11:00 p.m.)

Get down on the dance floor with Gusties at the Reunion Weekend block party concert in the parking lot of First National Bank in Saint Peter or win prizes at Bingo in Alumni Hall. 

SUNDAY, MAY 21

Alumni Choir Rehearsal (9:00 a.m.)

Warm up your voice with conductor Dr. Brandon Dean in Christ Chapel.

All-Class Worship Service (10:00 a.m.)

Join us in Christ Chapel for a traditional worship service, welcoming all alumni and guests.

All-Class Closing Brunch and Send Off  (11:00 a.m.)

Wrap up your Reunion Weekend in the Gustavus Dining Room for a full brunch before you hit the road. 

Don’t miss out on all the exciting Gustie reunion events! Click here to explore the live Reunion Weekend schedule and discover detailed information about class-specific gatherings and activities happening throughout the weekend.