Alumni & Reunion Hawk Weekend

During the weekend, you will be able to reconnect with classmates, visit your favorite campus spots, and see some of the incredible new additions to the campus. 

Printable Schedule

Popular Events

• The Ray Cordeiro Memorial Alumni Golf Classic
• Famous Lobster/Steak Dinner
• Welcome Back Alumni Celebration Party at Aidan’s Pub
• Reunion Brunch for RWC Alums
• Hawk Family & Friends Afternoon Concert Series, Alumni Farmers Market & Food Trucks
• 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Hour with the Assistant VP of Alumni Relations’
• Shuttle Service to Downtown Bristol
• Late Night Karaoke
• Firepits and Food Trucks
• Campus Tours
• Sip n’ Paint Like Picasso, the Mount Hope Bridge
• Honoring reunion classes: ’66, ’71, ’76, ’81, ’86, ’91, ’96, ’01, ’06, ’11, ’16 and ‘21
• Pictures with the Hawk Mascot
• Hawks Scavenger Hunt
• And more… 

Roger Williams Alumni & Reunion Hawk Weekend (May 29- 31, 2026) Schedule of Events

ALL WEEKEND EVENTS:

REUNION & REGISTRATION HEADQUARTERS
Location: North Campus Residence Hall, First Floor
Friday, May 29: 12 pm- 9 pm / Saturday, May 30: 9 am- 9 pm / Sunday, May 31: 8 am- 11 am

FAMILY ROOM HEADQUARTERS
Location: North Campus Residence Hall, Second Floor in Great Room
The hub for all families with children. Movies, children’s arts, crafts & games.
Friday, May 29: 12 pm- 9 pm / Saturday, May 30: 9 am- 9 pm / Sunday, May 31: 7 am- 10 am

CAMPUS SCAVENGER HUNT
Location: RWU Campus
Hunt like a Hawk. Join us at your own pace to complete the scavenger hunt by the weekend. Prizes awarded.
Friday, May 29- Sunday, May 31

ALUMNI ARCHIVE DISPLAY
Location: RWU Library
Take a stroll to the campus Quad and stop in the library to see the Alumni Archive display of past newspapers, stories and history of the campus. Also take a look at our book section from Alumni authors.
Friday, May 29- Sunday, May 31

SHUTTLE SERVICE TO/FROM DOWNTOWN BRISTOL ($)
Location: Shuttles will run continuously from North Campus Residence Hall to the Citizens Bank at 464 Hope Street. Last shuttle will leave downtown Bristol at 1:30 am
Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30: Half hour tours beginning in the morning. 10:00, 10:45 and 11:30

RWU BOOKSTORE
Enjoy a 10% discount all weekend and stock up on all your favorite hoodies, t-shirts, hats, stickers and more! Come check out our “Retro Corner!”

FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026

9:30 am: REGISTRATION OPENS

10:30 am: TOAST TO HONOR RAY CORDEIRO

11:00 am: 19th ANNUAL RAY CORDEIRO ALUMNI GOLF CLASSIC ($)
Location: Green Valley Country Club, 371 Union Street, Portsmouth, RI
Join us for the 19th year alumni golf tradition honoring the late former baseball coach & Assistant Athletic Director, Ray Cordeiro. Steak & Lobster Dinner back on-campus post tournament. We love to see your best and festive golf attire. Register early to guarantee spot.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: CAMPUS TOURS
Location: Alumni & Admissions House
Take a tour of your old stomping grounds. Visit your favorite buildings, residence halls, how campus has transformed over the years, take a photo with the Roger Williams statue in the quad and witness our favorite view of the Mount Hope Bridge.

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: ALUMNI WEEKEND KICK-OFF DINNER ($)
Location: Alumni Tent in North Campus Residence Hall Lot
Join us under the tent for our signature dinner with New England classic lobster or steak. LIVE MUSIC and fun for the whole family. If you signed up for the golf classic, this is where you will enjoy dinner.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: FAMILY FRIENDLY MOVIE NIGHT
Location: North Campus Residence Hall, Second Floor
Grab the kids and settle in for movies and snacks

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm: LIVE MUSIC AND DESSERT BAR FOR ALUMNI, FAMILIES & GUESTS
Location: Alumni Tent in North Campus Residence Hall Lot
After dinner, the tent will continue with live music for family and friends to enjoy. A cash bar will be available to alums, family and guests. Walk out to the lawn to enjoy the firepits and lawn games.

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: WELCOME BACK HAWKS PARTY HOSTED AT AIDAN’S PUB
Location: Aidan’s Pub, 5 John Street, Bristol, RI
Join us for live music, drinks and fun. FREE Roger Williams swag available.

8:00 pm - 1:30 am: DOWNTOWN BRISTOL SHUTTLE SERVICE

SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026

7:30 am - 10:00 am: BREAKFAST BUFFET ($)
Location: The Commons

AQUACULTURE & AQUARIUM SCIENCE WET LAB TOURS
Location: Marine & Natural Sciences Building, MNS 108
Take your kids or yourself on a tour to see seahorses, clownfish, shrimp, corals and more.
Time: TBA

JUNIOR HAWK STORY TIME WITH MRS. KATZ
Location: Kids Zone in North Campus Residence Hall
Mrs. Katz will read books during a 30-minute story time.
Time: TBA

10:30 am - 12:00 pm: RWC ALUMNI & REUNION CLASS GOLDEN HAWK REUNION BRUNCH ($)
Location: North Campus Residence Hall Great Room, Second Floor
Celebrate with classmates and enjoy views overlooking the bay.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: SIP N’ PAINT WORKSHOP ($)
Location: Bready Sailing Center
Create your own charcuterie board with provided supplies and refreshments.

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: HAWK FAMILY & FRIENDS AFTERNOON CONCERT SERIES, FARMERS MARKET & FOOD TRUCKS
Location: Alumni Tent in North Campus Residence Hall Lot
Food, vendors, and live music from alumni band Gooseberry Road.
*Cash Bar Available

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: 3rd ANNUAL WINE TASTING EXTRAVAGANZA ($)
Location: North Residence Hall Great Room, Second Floor
Enjoy wine pairings, cheeses, and live acoustic music.

2:00 pm - 5:45 pm: 5th ANNUAL ALUMNI OF COLOR NETWORK (AOCN) FAMILY REUNION ($)
Location: Bready Sailing Center
Reconnect with fellow alumni and enjoy appetizers.

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm: ALUMNI AWARD HONOREE RECEPTION
By invitation only

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: ANNUAL STAGE CREW/CLUBS & ORGS REUNION PARTY
Location: North Campus Residence Hall Great Room, Second Floor
Reconnect with fellow team members and continue the celebration under the Alumni Tent.

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm: ALUMNI & FAMILY FOOD TRUCK AND DANCE PARTY
Location: Alumni Tent in North Campus Residence Hall Lot
DJ, dancing, food, and special tributes to reunion classes.

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm: FIRE-PITS AND S’MORES
Location: North Residence Quad Lawn

8:00 pm - 1:30 am: SHUTTLE FOR THE “BRISTOL HAWK WALK CRAWL”
Location: Continuous shuttle to downtown Bristol
Join us for stops at local bars and restaurants.

10:00 pm - 1:00 am: KARAOKE LATE NIGHT FROM BIG THUNDER ENTERTAINMENT
Location: North Campus Residence Hall, First Floor
Enjoy karaoke, chicken fingers, and mac & cheese.

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026

7:30 am - 10:00 am: BREAKFAST BUFFET ($)
Location: The Commons

7:30 am - 11:00 am: ROOM CHECK-OUT
Location: Registration Headquarters, North Campus Residence Hall, First Floor

Please consider spending time on Sunday enjoying downtown Bristol exploring the various shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Stop by Colt State Park and consider taking a ride to Newport, RI

Pre-registration will be required for all events with a fee. If you would like to attend an event during the weekend that you did NOT pre-register for, you MUST visit the registration room to check availability and pay prior to the event.  

Cancellations will be accepted with full refunds until Friday, May 15, 2026 (two weeks prior). No refunds will be given after May 15, 2026, for any reason, including inclement weather. 

See Pricing and Register

Experience today’s “dorm life” in the newly constructed North Campus Residence Hall and find out how things have changed since YOU lived on campus. This 120,000- square-foot, one of a kind residence hall has breathtaking views of our new athletic fields, tennis courts and beyond to the beautiful Mount Hope Bay. This 350 bed residence hall combines suites and apartments, each with private bathrooms and lounge space including a two story multi-purpose room, classrooms and game room.

Whether you are looking to share space with nine of your former classmates or your spouse and children, we have room arrangements to meet your requirements in our North Campus Residence Hall.

Please indicate whom you would like to room with when registering for accommodations.  Feel free to review the suite layouts below for reference. Our offices will do our best to meet your rooming requests, if given in advance. We will place your group in the appropriate size suite.  Late registrations are not guaranteed room preference.

Suite Example 1

2 Rooms (2 beds in each room) and a lounge, 4 guests

Suite Example 2

3 Rooms (2 beds in each room) and a lounge, 6 guests

Suite Example 3

2 Singles and 4 Rooms with 2 beds in each and a lounge, 10 guests

We look forward to welcoming you back to campus.  Below is general information along with policies for the weekend.  
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Special Events at events@rwu.edu or 401-254-3166.

Alumni and Reunion Weekend General Information/FAQs

Accommodations 

Alumni & Reunion Weekend accommodations will be in the North Campus Residence Hall. Each room will be outfitted with pillows, sheets, blankets, and towels. Alumni may want to bring personal care items such as bathrobes, alarm clocks, slippers, shower shoes and an extra blanket as it does get cold in the rooms.  The Office of Alumni Relations will do its best to accommodate alumni requests but reserves the right to make changes based upon the needs of the University. 

Check-in

All alumni and their guests must check in at registration room located on the first floor of the North Campus Residence Hall.  Guests will receive their nametags, room key cards (if applicable), and giveaways.

Children 

Alumni are welcome to bring their children. All children are required to register for the weekend. Please contact events@rwu.edu for discounted pricing. 

Dress Code 

There is no enforced dress code. Many alumni follow the casual approach: button up shirts, golf shirts, or Hawaiian shirts, with shorts, slacks or dress pants for men; dresses or blouses or casual shirts with slacks, capris, or skirts for women. Feel free to “dress up” or “dress down,” according to your own preference.

Emergencies While On Campus

Please contact Public Safety, 401-254-3611, who will then contact 911.

Parking

Parking has been reserved for alumni and guests will be in Lot D.  Please enter the campus through the North Campus entrance and the parking lot entrance will be immediately on the left.

Wi-Fi Network

Wifi Network: AlumniWeekend
Password: GoHawks2026

Additional Alumni and Reunion Weekend Policies

1. All residence halls and other buildings used for Alumni/Reunion Weekend are smoke-free. Smoking is not permitted inside any campus building. Designated smoking gazebos are clearly marked and located throughout the campus and parking lots.
2. Guest(s) shall not permit or participate in any hazardous activity which may cause, or contribute, to fire or other hazardous Conditions (inside or outside).
3. Pets of any kind are NOT PERMITTED anywhere in the residence hall, unless they are service animals.
4. Removing any furniture from the residence hall is strictly forbidden and alumni caught doing so may be asked to pay cleaning charges.
5. The causing of a false fire alarm, unnecessary discharging of a fire extinguisher will result in immediate removal from the residence hall.
6. Firecrackers and fireworks are prohibited anywhere on campus.
7. Possession and distribution of narcotics, hallucinogenic drugs, controlled substances and drug-related paraphernalia are prohibited.
8. Beer kegs are prohibited.
9. “Beer Pong” is not allowed.
10. Unauthorized musical bands are prohibited.
11. Guests are responsible for the cost of repair for damage which he/she personally inflicts upon the living area or any other area of the University during the time of occupancy, including: 
    a. Damage to furniture, walls, doors, floors 
    b. Damage or missing smoke detectors or sprinkler systems
    c. Rooms left dirty – excessive cleaning of floors, carpets
    d. Repair/replacement of appliances.
12. Check-out time for Friday-night guests is anytime on Saturday during registration hours (9:00 am – 9:00 pm). Saturday-night guests must check out before 10:00 am on Sunday.        
13. Guests are responsible for returning their room keys. If a room key is not returned, the alumnus/a will be billed $50 by the Alumni Office to cover the cost of replacing the key.
14. For the enjoyment of everyone, please have respect for people who may be trying to sleep during late evening/early morning hours.    

Want to get involved in your Class Reunion? Why not become a Reunion Volunteer and be a part of your Reunion Class Committee. 

Reunion Volunteers are the most important component of the reunion planning process. Alumni have helpful insight into the types of activities to plan for classmates, and that knowledge will make a difference in the quality of the experience for all. Volunteers assist in reunion planning by contacting friends to invite them to the festivities, working on the details of the class gatherings, and encouraging participation in class giving efforts. By asking fellow alumni to pledge financial support to RWU, volunteers play an essential role in preserving the Hawks experience and ensuring that it will be available for future generations of unique and driven individuals. 

If you are interested in participating on the committee, email Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations, Kelly Scafariello '99 at alumni@rwu.edu.