Return to the Oval FAQ

Looking to learn more about Alumni + Family Weekend?

Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the Return to the Oval: Alumni + Family Weekend. Sections are broken down into general FAQs, alumni- and family-specific FAQs. If you have any additional questions, please contact Vernell Clouden-Duval, Director of Constituent Relations.

General FAQs

Registration will open in mid-summer. Please check back then. 

The fee covers registration logistics, materials, refreshments, and other activities. 

You are encouraged to register online as early as possible so we can ensure that there is enough food, drink, and seating for all guests. Limited registration will be available onsite if event(s) are not at capacity. 

All fees paid for events are non-refundable. However, you may choose to re-direct your payment to support to the ²ÆÉñÆåÅÆ Fund

Maybe. Check your junk email folder to be sure the confirmation hasn't landed there by mistake. If you do not receive confirmation, please email vcloudenduval@olin.edu.  

Alumni and parents and guardians listed as contacts for currently enrolled students are automatically included on our email list, unless they have opted out of email notifications from the college. If you are not receiving communications, please first check your spam or junk folder, then send an email to vcloudenduval@olin.edu to be added. 

Guests planning to attend should stop by the Alumni and Family Weekend check-in tables outside Milas Hall (in case of rain, we will move indoors). Check-in tables will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 17 and from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 18.  

Guests should park in Lot A. Handicapped accessible parking is available in Lot A. 

Guests are welcome to log in using ²ÆÉñÆåÅÆ’s visitor network. To access service: from your list of available networks, choose OLIN-VISITOR. Users will be prompted for a simple visitor registration. 

All events will take place rain or shine. Please pack accordingly for fall weather in New England. In the case of dangerous weather conditions, outdoor events will be relocated. Please refer to the Alumni and Family Weekend website and online schedule for information about inclement weather. 

At this time, we are unable to provide a virtual option to those who are unable to attend. We will share photos and videos after the event. 

Please note dietary restrictions during registration, and every attempt will be made to accommodate. 

Recommended attire for most Alumni and Family Weekend events is casual. Comfortable footwear is recommended for events where walking is required. An umbrella, rain jacket, light sweater or layers can also be helpful in case of rain, air conditioning, or cooler weather. 

Face masks are optional on the ²ÆÉñÆåÅÆ campus.  

Donor ribbons will be attached to name badges to recognize those Alumni and Parents who made a gift to the college during the last fiscal year. We are grateful for the support of our Alumni and Parents who continue making the ²ÆÉñÆåÅÆ experience possible for all our students.  

Please check back for hotel information. 

Questions about Alumni and Family Weekend should be directed to vcloudenduval@olin.edu. If you have questions while on site you can stop by the registration tables from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 24 and from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25. 

FAQ Alumni Reunion Classes

Yes! Class reunions are still a critical component of this annual weekend, and alumni are encouraged to celebrate their milestone reunion every five years. Get in touch with your friends and make plans to join them back on campus! There will be plenty of time throughout the weekend to reconnect with classmates. 

Yes, we encourage you to bring your partners and children to the weekend. There will be kid specific activities. 

You can help spread the word about Alumni Weekend by promoting it to your network of friends through phone calls, emails, or social media. Use this as a way to reconnect with ²ÆÉñÆåÅÆ friends you may not have seen or spoken to in a while! If you want to join your class committee, please complete this .  

FAQ Parents and Families

No, Alumni and Family Weekend is open to the parents and families of all students, not just those new to ²ÆÉñÆåÅÆ. 

Absolutely! The registration fee is waived for students.  

Alumni and Family Weekend is for the entire family and not just parents. Many families will bring siblings of all ages, grandparents, aunts, uncles…everyone! All family members must be registered to participate in the scheduled events. 

We recommend families check with their student. Some families arrive on Friday; others arrive on Saturday.