General Information

Special UMW Alumni refillable water bottles can be purchased during registration, or guests are welcome to bring their own.

Refund Policy

Reunion registration fees cover costs associated with registration, housing, class gatherings, weekend programming, and more. Full or partial refunds to previously purchased Reunion Weekend packages can be accommodated until May 25, 2023. Contact 540/654-1011 or email alumni@umw.edu to request a refund. Requests after May 25 will not be accommodated, as the costs associated with the participants’ attendance will not be reversible.

Attire

Suggested attire for the President’s Welcome Reception and All-Class Party is dressed-up casual. Attendees typically wear polos or buttondown shirts, summer dresses, a blazer and chinos, etc. All other events are casual attire.

First Aid

First-aid kits will be available in the Cedric Rucker University Center registration area throughout the weekend.

Baby Changing Stations

All Cedric Rucker University Center unisex restrooms are equipped with baby changing tables.

Emergency Campus Numbers

Office of Alumni Engagement: 540/654-1011

Campus Police: 540/654-1025

Rain Plan

In the event of rain, high wind, or lightning, the following activities will be relocated:

• The President’s Welcome Receptions at Brompton will be moved to the Chandler Ballroom of the Cedric Rucker University Center.

• Class photos will take place in the Cedric Rucker University Center.

• Saturday’s picnic will be held in the Cedric Rucker University Center.

• Many children’s activities may not be available.

• Rain Plan announcements will be made through the Reunion app. Be sure to download it!

2023 Alumni Awards

Winners of three awards will be announced during the President’s State of the University in Dodd Auditorium in GW Hall.

• Distinguished Alumnus Award

• Frances Liebenow Armstrong ’36 Service Award

• Outstanding Young Alumnus Award

Reunion Giving

Your reunion year provides a special opportunity to support Mary Washington in a way that is personally meaningful to you. During the All-Class Party on Saturday evening, we will recognize the reunion class with the highest giving participation, the reunion class with the most donors, and the reunion class with the highest total class gift. All gifts count toward your class gift, no matter the size or the designation. You can make a gift through the online Reunion Weekend registration form, include a check with your mailed paper registration form, or go online at umw.edu/give2umw.

Parking

• Open parking is available in the parking lots behind George Washington Hall, the lot at the corner of Thornton Street and College Avenue, and the inbound and outbound lanes of Double Drive.

• Guests also may park along College Avenue, but only on the University side of the street. The residential side of College Avenue and side streets are parking by permit only.

• The multi-level parking garage can be accessed from U.S. 1, just north of College Avenue.

• Accessible parking is available in the George Washington Hall parking lot off Double Drive as you enter the main gates of the University, and in the lot behind Woodard Hall, which is accessible via Sunken Road.

• For events at Brompton and the Jepson Alumni Executive Center, parking is allowed along Hanover Street and in the Hegmann Tennis Center and Battlefield Athletic Center parking lots. The entire parking lot in the Jepson Alumni Executive Center is designated for accessible parking.

• Overnight guests may park in the lots behind Monroe Hall and the lot adjacent to Willard Hall, both accessible via Sunken Road.

Download the Reunion Weekend app for event details, schedule changes, and social features so you can share photos and exchange contact info with other attendees. Search for Mary Washington Alumni in your iOS or Android app store. Use code UMW2023 to access the Reunion Weekend event.

Trolley and Shuttle Service

GENERAL TROLLEY AND SHUTTLE LOOPS:

Thursday, June 1 • 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

A trolley shuttle will loop every 30 minutes between the Hyatt Place hotel, the Cedric Rucker University Center, and Monroe Circle (between Monroe and Lee Halls). Beginning at 4 p.m., the shuttle also will stop at Brompton for the welcome reception. A shuttle from Brompton to the 1908 Society Dinner in Lee Hall will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. and will return guests to Brompton or the Hyatt Place hotel following dinner.

Friday, June 2 • 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. A trolley shuttle will loop every 15 minutes between the Hyatt Place hotel, the Cedric Rucker University Center, and Monroe Circle (between Monroe and Lee Halls).