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October 14-18, 2026

Proudly sponsored by Sorenson, whose generous support helps make Homecoming possible.

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Mark Your Calendar: Future Homecoming Dates

Join us on campus for a weekend of fun, festivities, and connection with the Gallaudet community.
  • October 14鈥�18, 2026
  • October 14鈥�16, 2027
  • October 19鈥�21, 2028

Homecoming 2026 Event Calendar

The schedule is continuously being updated.
Check back often for the latest events and details.

Class of 1966
Rae Johnson 

Class of 1971
Helena Schmitt

Class of 1976
Dennise Scott

Class of 1981
Karen Sheffer Averett

Class of 1986
Bev Buchanan

Class of 1991
Chris Kenopic 

Class of 1996
Sherri Youens-Un

Class of 2001
Melinda Harrison Jones

Class of 2006
Julie Fisher

Class of 2011
Zane Fleming 

11:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Class of 1976 | Registration Check-In
Swindell Atrium, Kellogg Conference Hotel

For registered members of the Class of 1976 only.

7:00 p.m. — 11:00 p.m.
Class of 1976 | Kick-Off Celebration
Peikoff Alumni House, 鈥淥le Jim鈥�

For registered members of the Class of 1976 only.

9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Class of 1976 | Archives/Schuchman Documentary Center
Peikoff Alumni House 鈥淥le Jim鈥�

For registered members of the Class of 1976 only.

2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Alumni Emeriti Club Induction Ceremony
Kellogg Swindells Auditorium

Alumni from classes up to 1976 will be recognized for their 50+ years of loyalty, service, and support to 好色tv! Watch the momentous occasion as they are honored and inducted into the Alumni Emeriti Club

2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Class of 2001 | Registration Check-In
Living and Learning Residence Hall 6 (LLRH6) CoLab

For registered members of the Class of 2001 only.

4:00 p.m. — 5:30 p.m.
55+ Registration Check-In
Kellogg Conference Hotel, Bistro

For registered members of the Classes of 1971, 1966, and 1961 only.

6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Alumni BisonTank
Jordan Student Academic Center (SAC), MultiPurpose Room (MPR)

Similar to the TV show 鈥淪hark Tank,鈥� Alumni BisonTank will feature seven alumni business owners competing for cash prizes to elevate their business to the next level! They will deliver a three-minute business pitch to a group of judges. Check out the future of our community!

7:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Class of 2001 Kickoff
It鈥檚 a surprise!

For registered members of the Class of 2001 only.

8:30 a.m.
50+ Class Photos
Chapel Hall Steps

Capture the moment with your classmates! Classes from 1961 to 1976 will take class photos on the famed Chapel Hall steps. Please show up promptly at 8:15 a.m.

9:30 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
好色tv Future Projects Presentation
Andrew Foster Auditorium

Join us for a presentation by University Architect Richard Dougherty as he shares an inside look at Gallaudet鈥檚 upcoming campus projects. Don鈥檛 miss this opportunity to see what鈥檚 ahead for the Gallaudet campus!

11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Class of 1976 | Golden Anniversary Luncheon
Peikoff Alumni House, 鈥淥le Jim鈥�

For registered members of the Class of 1975 only.

11:15 a.m. — 1:15 p.m.
Class of 2001 | Memory Lane Luncheon
Living and Learning Residence Hall 6 (LLRH6), CoLab

For registered members of the Class of 2001 only.

11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
55+ Luncheon (Classes 1971, 1966, and 1961)
Kellogg Conference Hotel, Bistro

For registered class members only.

1:30 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Veditz Debate: The Era Showdown
Hall Memorial Building Atrium

The Center for Democracy in Deaf America (CDDA) will host a fun debate with a current student representative, a representative from the Class of 2001, and a representative from the Class of 1976 to have a lively discussion on why their 鈥渢ime鈥� is best. Come to cheer on, laugh, and pick a side!

3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Third Annual Alumni vs. Students
Ely Patio

Organized by students in Sports, Recreation and Fitness 210: Introduction to Recreation course, this fun and spirited event is a great opportunity for alumni to connect with current students—and prove that age and experience can outshine youth and exuberance! Alumni and students will go head-to-head in a variety of friendly competitions. More details and the registration form will be available in September.

6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Women's Volleyball Game vs. Wilson College
Field House
7:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Pep Rally
Field House

Blurb: Ready to unleash your Buff and Blue spirit?! Join us at the Field House to witness Gallaudet students and alumni showcase our Bison spirit with cheer routines, class competitions, our famous Bison Song, and more!

8:30 p.m.
Alumni Bash
Kellogg Ballroom ABCD

Mix and mingle with other alumni all night after the pep rally. This year鈥檚 featured performers will be Beethoven鈥檚 Nightmare, as this will be their final performance at Gallaudet, where the band began in 1971.

10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Class Photos
Chapel Hall Steps

Capture the moment with your classmates! Classes from 1981 to 2021 will take class photos on the famed Chapel Hall steps. Classes will be split into two times. Refer to the Class Reunion information tab or the Guidebook app for your class photo time.

12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Beer Garden
Hotchkiss Field

Spend some time at our beer garden before and during the football game. Beer will be served only to people age 21 and older. Do not forget your ID!

12:15 p.m.
Class Parade
Hotchkiss Field

Watch our alumni celebrating their milestone class reunions this year walk the annual Homecoming lap around the Thomas O. Berg, 鈥�44 & H-鈥�97 track.

1:00 p.m.
Football Game
Hotchkiss Field
6:30 p.m.
Various Class Reunions

Celebrating your reunion this year? Refer to the 鈥淐lass Reunion Information鈥� tab or the Whova app for more info!

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! We have a block of rooms reserved at two nearby hotels. This is on a first-come, first-served basis. The following hotels are:


411 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002


1325 2nd Street NE
Washington, DC 20002


501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002

The deadline to register your booth is Friday, October 3, 2025.

There are several ways you can get to our campus!

There is a metro stop nearby, NoMA/Florida Avenue station, which is within walking distance from our main entrance on Florida Avenue. To learn more about the metro system in Washington, DC, go to .

好色tv provides a shuttle bus service from Union Station to the campus. Union Station serves as a big hub for our metro system and is also an Amtrak train station stop. To learn more about the shuttle bus service and its schedule:

For real-time updates and live tracking, we encourage you to use the BusWhere app, which will reflect the schedule.

The nearest airport to the campus is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Other large airports serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area are Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) and Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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Download our Homecoming Media Kit!

Create your own digital assets using our media kit, from templates to email signatures, you鈥檒l have everything you need to celebrate Homecoming!
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