Alumni & Family Weekend 2026
Save the Date for Alumni & Family Weekend 2026!
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, 2026.
We can’t wait to celebrate with our entire Saint Michael’s College community—alumni, friends, families of current and former students, and our current SMC students! Join us for a weekend full of special programming on and off campus. Check back soon for a registration link to let us know you’re coming!
Don’t miss the 5 year celebration of the Institute for Global Engagement, and the induction of Purple Knight legend Chris Kenny ’86 M’98 P’18 into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, September 25th!
Buy your tickets for the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction here
See our accommodations page for a list of hotels in the area, and check out our weekend specific links below!
Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington Best Western Plus Windjammer Inn
Saint Michael’s College loves working with parents and families of current and former students to connect with even more people. Are you interested in becoming a family volunteer? Take our Saint Michael’s College Family Volunteer Survey!
Alumni & Family Weekend 2026 Schedule
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | |||
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | COST |
| All day | THRIVE at SMC is accepting donations! This on-campus food pantry supports the entire SMC community through cross-campus, interdepartmental support. Please visit this link to see what THRIVE is in need of! | MOVE Office 1st floor Alliot | N/A |
| 3:00 p.m. AND 4:00 p.m. | Join the farm crew for tour of our working farm and cut your own bouquet of SMC-grown flowers. Each tour will run approx 45 min and meet at the entrance to the Pomerleau Alumni Center. | SMC Farm – Meet at Pomerleau Alumni Center (across the street from campus) | Free |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Hall of Fame Reception and Induction Ceremony – Join us for a special event honoring Purple Knight Legend Chris Kenny ’86 M’98 P’18. RSVP required. | Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington | $35/pp; register here! |
| Saturday, September 26, 2026 | |||
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | COST |
| All day | THRIVE at SMC is accepting donations! This on-campus food pantry supports the entire SMC community through cross-campus, interdepartmental support. Please visit this link to see what THRIVE is in need of! | MOVE Office 1st floor Alliot | N/A |
| 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Alumni Board of Directors Meeting | Vermont Room, Alliot Student Center | Invite only |
| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Meet the Alumni & Family Engagement team! Check in on the weekends events, drop off your donation to THRIVE, pick up some fresh St. Mike’s swag at our table or visit the bookstore nearby. | Alliot Student Center – 1st floor | N/A |
| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Alumni Small Business Marketplace – Celebrate innovation and community by browsing and purchasing products from local and alumni small businesses. | Alliot Student Center – 1st floor | Free |
| 10:00 a.m. | Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Equality Invitational | Free | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Women’s Tennis vs. Adelphi | Tarrant Courts | Free |
| 10:00 -11:00 a.m. (TBC) | Join members of the Patrick ’61 and Marcelle Leahy Institute for the Environment on n tour showcasing our signature outdoor classroom learning environements. Spaces will include the Natural Area and the Farm. | Meet in front of Hoehl Welcome Center | Free |
| 10:00 a.m. | Celebrate 5 years of the Institute for Global Engagement with Jeff Ayres! | Cheray Hall Room 111 | Free |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Family Forum with Gretchen Galbraith and Eben Widlund | Location TBC | Free |
| 1:00 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. Adelphi | Doc Jacobs Field | Free |
| 2:00 p.m. | Men’s Tennis vs. Adelphi | Tarrant Courts | Free |
| 2:30 p.m. | Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Celebration! 2:30pm Check-in – includes a free SMC lacrosse t-shirt for the first 30 alums! 3:30pm ALUMNI GAME – featuring the Colin Cronin scholarship award at Duffy Field 5:30pm Postgame Awards Ceremony and Dinner – featuring the Coach Schimoler Award, 2026 team awards, and more! 7pm Evening Activities in Burlington – featuring memories that will last a lifetime! |
Duffy Field | Free; register here! |
| 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Purple & Gold Gratitude Reception | Pomerleau Alumni Center | Invite only |
| Sunday, September 27, 2026 | |||
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | COST |
| 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | SMC Family Breakfast. Before you leave, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and connect with other SMC parents, family, and students. Richard and Mary Plumb will be on hand to connect with alumni and families. | Green Mountain Dining Room 1st floor Alliot | Free |
| 11:00 a.m. | Mass | Chapel | N/A |
| 11:00 a.m. | Men’s Tennis vs. Universite du Quebec a Montreal | Tarrant Courts | N/A |
| Campus Bookstore Hours | |||
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | ||
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | ||
| Sunday | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | ||