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Reunion Weekend is here! This site is a resource for all the information you may need about this year’s celebration. Explore the tabs below for answers to some frequently asked questions.

reunion arrival guide

In the event of inclement weather, please refer to our Weekend Schedule page for an updated list of rain locations.

Registration and Check-in

Where do I check in and pick up my tickets?
Am I able to register on-site for the weekend?

Yes.

Is there a number I can call if I have a question regarding the weekend?

Please call the main line for the Office of Institutional Advancement, 401.865.2414.  If no one is able to take your call, please leave a message and we will respond in as timely a manner as possible.

Housing

Housing Check-In

Friday, June 9
4 – 9 p.m. | McCarthy Hall (formerly Suites)

Saturday, June 10
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | McCarthy Hall (formerly Suites)

There will be staff and students available to assist with check-in. We recommend checking into housing before checking in for the weekend. At least one member of your group must check in for housing. We also recommend entering the campus via the Eaton Street gate. After checking in, your room key will give you access to this gate.

If no one in your room can check in before 9 p.m. on Friday or 2 p.m. on Saturday, your room assignment and key cards will be left at the Security Office next to Huxley Circle.

I am staying in on-campus housing for Reunion Weekend. What amenities are available?

The following will be provided for your stay at McCarthy Hall:
one linen package per person, which includes two sheets and a pillowcase, one blanket, one pillow, one bath towel, and one face towel. McCarthy Hall is air conditioned.

Accommodations will not include the following:
shampoo, conditioner, soap, toiletries, alarm clock, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, television, telephone, coffee maker, clothes hangers, plates, glasses, or utensils.

When do I need to check out of my room?

Guests must check-out by 11 a.m. on Sunday morning. Instructions will be provided in each room.

Campus Facilities

Do you have a campus map?

Yes! A campus map is available in your Arrival Guide, but you can also find it digitally here: Providence College campus map

How do I connect to the campus Wi-Fi network?

Navigate to Settings on your mobile device and locate the PC-Guest wireless network. You should see a window that prompts you to sign in. If the window does not pop up automatically, simply open a web browser and visit any website. Your username and password for the guest network are provided, so click “Sign In” and use the following credentials:

Username: pcreunion
Password: 274628

Click the box to accept the terms, and you should be redirected to the Providence College homepage. If you have any questions, you may contact the IT Helpdesk at 401.865.4357.

What are the bookstore hours?

Friday, June 9: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 10: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 11: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

What are the Dunkin’ hours (in lower Slavin)?

Friday, June 9: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday, June 10: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sunday, June 11: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Will I have access to the gym on campus?

Yes! The Concannon Fitness Center, including the men’s and women’s locker rooms, will be available on Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. Locker rooms and showers are available to guests, but towel service is not provided.

Reunion Specifics

Where can I find the weekend’s events?

The full event schedule for Reunion Weekend is available here.

Will there be class photos taken during Reunion Weekend?

Yes. Each class will have a class photo taken during the weekend at their individual class events, or at the end of the Reunion Festival.

Is McPhail’s open?

Yes. McPhail’s is open from 8 – 11 p.m. on Friday and 7 – 11 p.m. on Saturday. McPhail’s is open late night on Saturday with live music.

Do the bars at the events take credit cards?

Yes. There are also Santander ATMs located in the lower level of the Slavin Center and the main floor of the Ryan Center for Business Studies.

Which food trucks will be at the Reunion Festival?

Atomic Burger

Yagi Noodles

Ming’s Street Food

Frisky Fries

Spanglish

Farm to Sandwich

Newport Creamery

A Mano Pizza

Del’s Lemonade

What is the suggested attire for the different events?

Overall, dress for the weekend is casual. Suitable options include summer dresses, capris, and jeans for women, and shorts, jeans, polos, button downs, and nice t-shirts for men. For special events below, please take note of attire:

  • Reunion Festival: Summer casual (shorts, t-shirt, sundress, etc.)
  • Golden Friar Brunch: Jacket and slacks, tie optional for men; dress, skirt, or dress pants for women
Where can I change or freshen up between events during the day without going back to my hotel?

The men’s and women’s locker rooms in the Concannon Fitness Center will be available for alumni to use. The locker rooms also have showers, but not towel service. The locker rooms will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 10.

Which events are family-friendly?

The Reunion Festival on Saturday, June 10 will have family-friendly activities such as lawn games, live music, and more. The Reunion Mass and Reunion Brunch on Sunday, June 11 will also be open to guests of all ages.

How can I donate to my class giving goal?

Thank you for supporting the needs of PC students! You can see your class giving progress and make your Reunion gift here. There will also be giving tables at event locations throughout the weekend.

What is Race to Reunion? How can I participate?

Reunion is the perfect time to celebrate your class milestone and support your alma mater! If 400 Reunion alumni make a gift to the college before Friday, June 9, an anonymous Reunion classmate will generously contribute $1 million to benefit PC students. All gifts, regardless of size, made during this timeframe count towards the challenge and help your class reach its fundraising goals. Up for the challenge? Make your gift here.

Friars of Color Family Reunion

Where do I go when I arrive for the event?

Please proceed directly to the entrance of Raymond Hall, where event staff will help you check in.

Will there be photos taken during the event?

Yes, a photographer will be taking candid photos and requests throughout the evening.

Do the bars at the event take credit cards?

Yes. There are also Santander ATMs located in the lower level of the Slavin Center and the main floor of the Ryan Center for Business Studies.

What is the suggested attire for the event?

Dress is casual. Some suggested options include: summer dresses, capris, jeans or shorts, polos, button downs, and nice t-shirts.

What if I have a Reunion Weekend event to attend as well as this event?

Please complete check-in for Reunion Weekend (during specified times) and proceed to the tent in front of Raymond Hall for the Friars of Color Family Reunion.

What if I did not register in advance for the Alumni of Color Family Reunion?

No problem – we look forward to seeing you! Event staff will help you register on-site and provide you with a nametag.

Will there be food at the event?

Yes! There will be food trucks and drinks available for the duration of the evening.

Will there be a speaking program?

Yes. There will be brief remarks to open and close the event.

Transportation

Where should I park when I’m on campus?

We encourage all guests to enter through the Huxley Avenue gates on campus. The GPS address for the Huxley Avenue gate is 212 Huxley Ave., Providence, RI.  This is also the address to use if taking an Uber or Lyft. This entrance provides access to the main garages on campus. See the campus map for parking locations:

  • Anderson Stadium Garage
  • Peterson Garage
  • The lot adjacent to and behind the Ryan Center for Business Studies
  • The lot behind St. Dominic Chapel
Will there be transportation provided from downtown hotels?

Yes! Shuttle service will run continuously from area hotels to campus at the following times:

Friday, June 9, from 4 – 10 p.m.; Saturday, June 10, from 9 – 1 a.m., and Sunday, June 11, from
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Guests will be dropped off and picked up at the Concannon Circle.

The shuttle will utilize the following continuous route. Please allow 15-20 minutes between each stop. The entire route takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

  • Omni Hotel (formerly the Westin) at valet entrance, curbside. Guests of the Hilton, Hotel Providence, Courtyard by Marriott, and The Graduate Providence (formerly the Providence Biltmore hotel) will be picked up at the Omni.
  • Aloft Providence Downtown
  • Hampton Inn and Suites
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown
  • Marriott Providence
  • Providence College Concannon Circle

Special Considerations

What if it rains?

In the event of inclement weather, please refer to our Weekend Schedule page for an updated list of rain locations.

You can also call the main phone line at 401.865.2414 for up-to-date information regarding rain locations for the weekend events. The rain location for the Reunion Festival is the Peterson Recreation Center.

How will I be notified in case of emergency?

Simply text “Friars” to 67283 from your mobile phone to opt in to receiving alerts from the campus community.  You will receive both a welcome and exit text from the system.

You will not be permanently enrolled. All guests will be timed out after Sunday evening (approximately 36 hours).