Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up—and when?
Click here to register now! In advance of registration, you may want to contact roommates, student groups, and old friends and encourage them to join you at Reunion. When registration opens, you’ll have the option to register online for events with a credit card. Paper registration will also be sent out to the class.
Accommodations
A block of rooms have been reserved at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. To get the reunion room rate, please mention the Harvard and Radcliffe Class of 1957 Reunion block when making the reservation. Room Rate: $319. Reservation Deadline: April 22, 2017 or until block is full.
When do the events begin and end?
The reunion will begin on the evening of Monday May 22 with a reception at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Things will wrap up after Commencement on Thursday, May 25 with a class meeting at Ann Eldridge's house. If you wish to attend Radcliffe Day on May 26, separate registration is required and can be found here.
A la carte or smorgasbord?
You may pick and choose which events you’d like to attend. There is a discount if you buy a full package that grants you entry to all Reunion events. The schedule will be posted on the website and updated as needed.
Will tickets be available at the door?
Walk-in attendees are on a space-available basis. To be sure you’ll have a spot, buy in advance!
Can only members of 1957 attend?
Guests are welcome, as are alumni friends of the class celebrating reunion from other years. Anyone with a Harvard Key can register for Reunion events. Guests who are not affiliated with Harvard should be added to the registration form of the class member with whom they are attending.
I’m attending with another member of our class and want our materials to be together. What should we do?
If both members of a couple are a member of the class of 1957, we recommend you register separately and let HAA know you would to link your information.
I want to come to the Reunion but if I buy tickets now and my plans change, will I be able to get a refund?
Refunds requested in writing (email is preferred) to 60thReunion_HAA@harvard.edu by the April 28 deadline will be granted. Following the April 28 deadline, we won’t be able to refund cancelled orders.
Parking
Complimentary parking is available on campus at the 52 Oxford Street garage. When you arrive at the garage, tell the attendant you’re here for Reunions.
Dietary restrictions
There will be vegetarian options at all Reunion events. If you have a further dietary restriction, please indicate this on the form when you register and we’ll work to provide alternative meals.
Disabilities and Certain Medical Concerns
To help make reunion attendance possible for those with disabilities or certain medical conditions, accommodations and services can be provided to those who make requests by 5:00 pm, April 28. College Alumni Programs, in collaboration with University Disability Services, will make every effort to effectively accommodate the needs of alumni. In order to ensure timely accommodations, advanced planning is strongly encouraged. If you may need assistance because of a disability or medical condition, please contact the College Alumni Programs Office at 617-496-7001 or email 60thReunion_HAA@harvard.edu. Additional accessibility-related information resources can be found at www.accessibility.harvard.edu.