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Reunions & Homecoming

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Save the Date
October 9-12, 2025

Reunions

Classes who recently have celebrated or are preparing to celebrate their 50th reunion may have a webpage to help stay in touch with classmates. If you see your class year below, click to learn more about events and reunion planning opportunities.  

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Class of 1974

Join us as we celebrate 50 years since you walked the storied halls of Bridgewater College! Reconnect with old friends, reminisce about cherished memories and create new ones at the Class of 1974 Reunion.

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Class of 1975

Celebrate 50 years since your days at Bridgewater College! Join us for the Class of 1975 Reunion in 2025 to reconnect with old friends, share cherished memories and create new ones.

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Class of 1976

Mark your calendars for the Class of 1976 Reunion in 2026! Reunite with classmates, reflect on cherished memories and create new connections.


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Reunion T-shirts

Gear up for your reunion with a custom class year t-shirt! A portion of each purchase will benefit the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Your support of our students changes lives. Order yours today.

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Volunteers

A reunion celebration is only a success if your classmates come back to celebrate with you. Contact your friends to encourage them to attend and support the class gift in honor of your reunion. If you are interested in volunteering, fill out our Volunteer form or email alumnews@bridgewater.edu and a Bridgewater College representative will contact you.

Homecoming Weekend FAQs

If you would like to make a financial contribution to support Bridgewater College, fill out our online giving form.

Bridgewater College Homecoming and Reunion activities will be held on campus October 9-12, 2025. Classes ending in 5’s and 0’s are invited to special events for Homecoming.

Registration will be open mid-August 2025 through early October 2025.

Homecoming registration will be held in the Forrer Learning Commons on Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Please see the Homecoming Parking Map for details. For additional information about campus maps and directions, please visit our Campus Map, Parking and Driving Directions webpage.

Yes, please see additional information about tailgating.

Yes, a game ticket is required to access tailgating at Mapp Field and/or Reunion Row. You can purchase the ticket through your Homecoming registration.

The Bridgewater College Campus Store will be open Friday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to the end of the 3rd quarter of the football game. You can also purchase your BC gear online.

Keeping your address, phone, email and LinkedIn information up to date with BC is essential to staying involved. Update your contact information online now.

Yes, visit this custom Google map to view restaurants, stores and more.

There are many hotel options in Harrisonburg and the surrounding area. It will be a busy weekend in the Valley, so make your reservations early!

 

Benefits Gold Tier Crimson Tier
Exclusive Event Listing on Homecoming website X
Inclusion in Homecoming marketing emails
Inclusion in Reunion Row Festivities (ONLY for classes in Reunion)
Assistance in booking football tickets for BC vs. Averett
Assistance in securing hotel accommodations
Access to Homecoming marketing and event planning toolkits
Decorations provided: table tents, poms, bead necklaces & stickers
Social Media posts created and scheduled on Class FB pages as well as Alumni Socials (FB and IG) X
Social Media posts created that you can share on your personal social accounts, tagging #bcvaalum X
Deadlines for Event Support Gold Tier: Submission by July 1 Crimson Tier: Submission by August 1

 

Homecoming is a time for ALL Eagles to celebrate their love of BC…whether you are attending in person or not we’ve got you covered with fun virtual opportunities. Participate in the Virtual 5K, submit an entry into the coloring contest (prizes available in all age ranges), take part in the virtual spirit week (LOTS of giveaways) and give your social media accounts a #BCHomecoming2025 makeover.
Information will be updated in Summer 2025.

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Virtual 5K

Get a group of friends together or just grab your dog and go for a walk. All participants will receive a shirt and alumni swag pack.

Colored coloring page for Bridgewater Homecoming Mascot Ernie flys over the athletic field in a gold plane with a Eagles Fly Home banner
Coloring Contest

Calling all artists age 2-92! Get creative in our coloring contest, winners in five age categories.

Cheerleaders B-C students and mascot Ernie posing in front of B-C Homecoming letters
Spirit Week

Celebrate reunions in style with our virtual spirit week to win some awesome prizes!

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Social Media Tools

Grab pre-made graphics and designs to share. We’d love to reshare your posts, so we encourage you to tag @bcvaalum when you post!

Follow Alumni Relations on social for all things reunion, homecoming, event and professional development related.