Alumni and Reunion Weekend 2023

List of 10 frequently asked questions.

• How do I know if I’m celebrating a reunion?

  This year we are celebrating the classes 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, and 2018.

  
  

  Don’t see your class year here but would like to organize a reunion for your class or club, interest group, etc? Contact us at alumni@polytechnic.org.

• I’m not celebrating a reunion, am I invited to attend?

  Yes! The Alumni and Reunion Weekend events on Saturday morning and afternoon (May 6) are open to all alumni, their families and current or former faculty and staff. This includes the Continental Breakfast, Alumni Roundtable, and the Picnic Lunch. These three events are all complimentary, but we request that you register in advance.

  
  Please note, there are reunion events that are only open to specific classes.

  
  
  

• Do I need to register in advance?

  Yes please! We kindly ask that you register yourself and your guest(s) for every event you plan to attend, including those that are listed as "complimentary". For the seated 50-Year Club and the reunion classes dinners it is strongly recommended that you register in advance to ensure that we can comfortably accommodate everyone.

• How much does it cost to participate?

  While many of the events are free to attend, some reunion events have an additional fee such as the class reunion dinners, etc. You will be able to see the price of each event when you register!

• What is the suggested dress for the weekend?

  Casual dress is suggested for daytime activities. Business casual or festive attire is recommended for the 50-Year Club and class dinners but please carefully consider your footwear as some events will take place on the grass. And of course, Poly orange is always welcome!

• I'm traveling from out of town. Where should I stay? 

  These are some accommodations in or near Pasadena. Please note that the Poly does not recommend or endorse any specific property on this list.

• Who can I contact with questions regarding making a gift?

  If you have questions about making a gift to Poly, or questions about what will count in your class’ reunion gift total, please reach out to giving@polytechnic.org.

• How do I make a gift?

  The easiest way to make a gift is with a credit card online at polytechnic.org/donate. You can also learn more about other methods, including gifts by check, wire transfer, stock, mutual fund transfers, and corporate matching funds.

• What counts in my Class Reunion Gift total?

  Gifts made between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 will count towards the class reunion totals.

  Class Participation will include classmates who have made a gift between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Gifts to all funds at Poly count towards your class reunion dollars and participation totals. 

  Each year the Alumni Association awards the Willis Stork Award to the class with the highest participation and the Founders Cup to the class with the highest dollar amount raised for the Poly Fund. Gifts received by May 6 at 12 p.m. will count towards the giving awards announced at the Saturday night Reunion Class Reception.

  
  
  

• Don't see your question?

  Contact us at alumni@polytechnic.org.