Rice Alumni Weekend Homecoming and Reunion

Relive unforgettable Rice moments and make new memories along the way at Alumni Weekend. Join us Nov. 12-15 for inspiring programs, lively gatherings and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with fellow Owls, rediscover campus and celebrate all that makes Rice special.

Make the most of your visit with special ticket packages offering great savings, and start planning a weekend filled with old friends, new discoveries and plenty of Owl spirit!

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Featured Events

Relive favorite memories and make new ones with events like:

  • NEW! Graduate Student Showcase
  • NEW! Lunch & Learn with the Center for Career Development
  • NEW! Who Killed William Marsh Rice?
  • NEW! Grand Welcome: Celebrating Chao and Lovett Colleges
  • Alumni Community Market
  • Alumni Run
  • Beer Garden at Valhalla
  • Faculty Lectures on Brain Health, Space Exploration and more
  • President’s Town Hall
  • Residential College Events
  • School Receptions
  • Tailgate and Family Fest
  • Rice Owls vs. Tulane Green Wave football game

FULL EVENT SCHEDULE

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Alumni reunion photo

Celebrate Your Rice Reunion

Calling all Owls from classes ending in 1 or 6! Come back to campus, reconnect with your Rice community and celebrate your milestone during Alumni Weekend.

FIND YOUR REUNION

ALUMNI WEEKEND PACKAGES

Make the most of Alumni Weekend with two special pricing packages designed to enhance your experience. Explore your options, including reunion and individual event registration, on our ticket pricing page.

Alumni and friends Alumni Weekend package $30 recent alumni 2016-2016 $35 general admissions purchase package
Alumni Weekend Package — $35 general admission or $30 for recent alumni (2016-2026)

Includes admission to Tailgate & Family Fest, one beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) at the Beer Garden, a 10% discount coupon at the campus bookstore and swag, including a Rice-branded picnic blanket, car decal and keychain.

Please note this ticket package is only available via online pre-registration, ending Wednesday, November 11.

Alumni Weekend and football game package $45 recent alumni 2016-2026 $50 general admission purchase package
Alumni Weekend + Rice vs. Tulane Football Game Package — $50 general admission or $45 for recent alumni (2016-2026)

Includes everything in the Alumni Weekend Package, plus a Rice vs. Tulane football game ticket.

Please note this ticket package is only available until Monday, November 9.

Alumni Weekend Community Market

Shop, connect and celebrate Rice entrepreneurs at the Alumni Weekend Community Market on Saturday, Nov. 14!

Interested in being a vendor? Apply online by Oct. 26!

BECOME A VENDOR
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Alumni Weekend t-shirt

Alumni Weekend T-shirt

Rep Alumni Weekend 2026 in style! Order your exclusive T-shirt by Oct. 23 to have it in time for the festivities. Available online only.

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