Alumni Weekend FAQs

Questions about Alumni Weekend? We have answers!

When is Alumni Weekend 2024?

Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14

What class years will be celebrated this year?

1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, & 2019

It is not my class reunion year. May I still attend?

Of course! While we celebrate specific class milestones, everyone is invited back to campus for the event.

I have special dietary requirements. Will food options be available at all the events?

Absolutely, but we need your help. When you are registering for the reunion, you will have the chance to indicate your dietary details. Please indicate your needs (with details) on your registration form, and we will work with our catering department to ensure they are met.

What should I wear to the reunion events?

Although the dress code is casual for the weekend, you might find the below helpful.

  • Reunion Dinner apparel – Business casual
    • 50th Reunion – Business casual
    • Tailgate apparel – Your favorite black and gold outfit!

Are spouses/partners/significant others/children invited?

Absolutely! We encourage returning alumni to bring their entire families. Children 12 and younger are complimentary and do not require a registration fee.

Will my football tickets be mailed to me?

  • Tickets are now digital (e-ticket) that will be sent to your mobile device. To purchase tickets, a link will be emailed out this summer for our block of tickets. You will sign up via the link and a ticket code will be sent to you. For all football ticket-related questions please contact the Athletic ticket office at 1-800-CAT-PAWS

Will there be transportation available?

  • There are many options in Columbia for public transportation, unfortunately, at this time we can not offer a shuttle service, thank you for understanding.

Hotel Information: Plan early! Hotel rooms in Columbia will sell out.

  1. Stoney Creek Inn
    Phone 1-800-659-2220
    Code: 24VETMED
    $175 per night
    Rooms Released on August 15, 2024

*Room Blocks are only available for MU Vet Med Alumni – the alumni office works with the hotel to ensure that the rooms are for our alumni only. We want to make sure we have ample rooms available for our alumni and will be setting a limit of two rooms per alum. Please note, if you have booked more than the allotment of two rooms, the other rooms will be cancelled.

I would like to make a gift in honor of my reunion, how can I do that?

How can I update my information?

Welcome back to Columbia! Please visit the below link for all your needs.

Kim Bussard
Alumni and Donor Engagement Coordinator
College of Veterinary Medicine
573-882-0548
bussardk@missouri.edu