FAQs for Alumni Weekend
With so many fun opportunities and events, we know you have questions. Let's see if we can answer them!
If you have a question about something not listed below, email the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement or call (585) 385-5292.
Friday, Sept. 26
- 50+ Lunch for Classes 1955-1974 (12:30 p.m.) Cleary Family Auditorium, Kearney Hall
- Campus Tours Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center
- Welcome Back Alumni Party (7-9 p.m.) The Terrace at Tepas Commons - Park in Lot I
- Reunions for 1975, 1985, 1995, 2005, and 2015 (7-9 p.m.) Terrace at Tepas Commons - Park in Lot I
Saturday, Sept. 27
- Campus Tours Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center
- Fisher Family Carnival (10 a.m.) Park in Lot A and check in or purchase tickets in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center
- Alumni Tailgate at Growney Stadium (Kickoff at 2 p.m., Tailgate opens at 1 p.m.) Park in Lot A and check in or purchase tickets in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center
- 50th Reunion Dinner and Pinning Ceremony Monroe Golf Club, 155 Golf Ave., Pittsford, NY
Sunday, Sept. 28
- Reunion Mass (10 a.m.) Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great
- [SOLD OUT] Fisher Family Brunch (11 a.m.) Ward-Haffey Dining Hall
Please note: golf cart shuttles will be available for many events.
Friday
50+ Reunion Lunch: Lot A
Welcome Back Alumni Party: Lot I
Saturday
Lot A - Shuttles available to the Fisher Family Carnival and Alumni Tailgating
Sunday
Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great: Lot A or Lot M
[SOLD OUT} Fisher Family Brunch: Lot I
Where can I buy Fisher apparel during Alumni Weekend?
Friday
- 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
- 9 a.m. - Noon (Perfect chance to stop in during the Fisher for Life Carnival)
- Cardinal Shop pop-up will open at Growney Stadium at noon
Online ticket sales are closed. Walk-up tickets can be purchased at most events:
Friday:
- Welcome Back Alumni Celebration - purchase tickets at the Terrace at Tepas Commons
- Reunions - purchase tickets at the Terrace at Tepas Commons
Saturday
- Fisher Family Carnival - park in Lot A and purchase tickets in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center
- Alumni Tailgating - park in Lot A and purchase tickets in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center
Sunday
- Reunion Mass - no tickets required
- Brunch - SOLD OUT
If you purchased tickets online, you should receive an email confirmation from Eventbrite.
Walk-ups are welcome at most events and can be purchased at the following location during event hours:
Friday:
- Welcome Back Alumni Celebration - purchase tickets at the Terrace at Tepas Commons
- Reunions - purchase tickets at the Terrace at Tepas Commons
Saturday
- Fisher Family Carnival - park in Lot A and purchase tickets in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center
- Alumni Tailgating - park in Lot A and purchase tickets in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center
Sunday
- Reunion Mass - no tickets required
- Brunch - SOLD OUT
Online ticket sales are closed but you can purchase tickets at most events.
Friday:
- Welcome Back Alumni Celebration - purchase tickets at the Terrace at Tepas Commons
- Reunions - purchase tickets at the Terrace at Tepas Commons
Saturday
- Fisher Family Carnival - park in Lot A and purchase tickets in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center
- Alumni Tailgating - park in Lot A and purchase tickets in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center
Sunday
- Reunion Mass - no tickets required
- Brunch - SOLD OUT
The Class of 1955 70th Reunion events:
- Friday: 50+ Reunion Luncheon
- Friday evening: Gathering at the Welcome Back Alumni Celebration
The Class of 1965 60th Reunion events:
- Friday: 50+ Reunion Luncheon
- Friday evening: Gathering at the Welcome Back Alumni Celebration
The Class of 1975 50th Reunion events are:
- Friday evening: 1975 gathering at the Welcome Back Alumni Celebration
- Saturday: Special guests during the football game
- Saturday evening: 50th Reunion Dinner and Pinning Ceremony
Classes of 1985, 1995, 2005, and 2015:
- Friday evening: Reunions at the Welcome Back Alumni Celebration
Yes! All alumni and their families are invited to events happening throughout the weekend.
There are many hotels close to St. John Fisher University! Check out our list of area accommodations.
Sure is! We highly recommend the Fisher Family Carnival with carnival games and snacks, as well as the Alumni Tailgate at Growney Stadium.
Reunion events are for adults only:
- 50+ Reunion Lunch
- Class of 1975 Dinner and Pinning Ceremony
Yes. Tours are offered on Friday and Saturday and begin at the Joseph S. Skalny Center.
For tour times and availability, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@sjf.edu or (585) 385-5292.
Unless an event states it has a dress code, we welcome you to wear whatever you wish, but of course we highly recommend your Fisher gear!
Need fresh Fisher gear? Check out the Cardinal Shop online or visit in person when you're on campus.