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We're excited to have you back!

Please register below--your RSVP helps us prepare the best Homecoming experience for everyone! 

While most events are free of charge and walk-up registration will be available at the check-in area on October 10 and at Poet Fest on October 11, we would appreciate knowing which activities you're interested in so that we can plan accordingly.

OCTOBER 3 - END OF PRE-REGISTRATION, any registrations after this date will not have a printed name tag at check-in or at the Poet Fest.  This does not apply to reunion celebrations.

Please contact Alumni Relations if you have any questions: (562) 907-4222 or alumni@whittier.edu.

Photographic or video images of registrants may appear in future Whittier College marketing materials, in print and/or online.








 

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Purchase Poet Gear


Purchase your Poet gear now and pick it up when you arrive! 

Hospitality Check-in on Friday the 10th | Poet Fest on Saturday the 11th

Black low-profile baseball cap embroidered with "FEAR THE POET" Whittier College


Friday, October 10

10AM-3PM | Hospitality Check-in | Campus Center-Ettinger Patio

When you arrive on campus, make this your first stop! Pick up your welcome packet—, Poet swag, and the most up-to-date details on all activities.

11AM | Campus Tour | Meet at the Campus Center-Ettinger Patio

Explore the new and exciting parts of the Poet campus and reminisce in places that still feel so familiar. Join this guided walking tour with Student Ambassadors from the Office of Admission.

11-1150AM | Poet College | ENG 389-Lord of the Rings: JRR Tolkien, Professor Sean Morris | Hoover 100

Step back into the classroom for a morning and rediscover the joy of learning at Poet College.  A course taught by Whittier's distinguished faculty that will give you a chance to engage with thought-provoking topics and explore new ideas - no homework required! 

10AM- 3PM | Open House - Wardman Library Special Collections & Archives Open House

Check out the Library's Special Collections & Archives, which will include fun activities and a taste of Whittier College history.  A surplus of yearbooks from 1915 to 2011 will be available for purchase; $1.50 each or $5 for a set of four. 

12-1PM | Poet Musicale | Memorial Chapel

Enjoy a showcase of outstanding student, faculty, and alumni talent, presented by the Department of Music. Choir alumni are invited to perform the alma mater, "Friends Forever," along with students.

1-2PM | Music Department Reception | Arnold Hall and patio

3-415PM | Business of Entertainment Forum | Hoover 100

Join us for an engaging panel and networking event open to students and alumni.  Hear from Whittier alumni working across diverse areas of the entertainment industry as they share their career journeys, industry insights, and advice for breaking into the field.  Whether you're exploring a future in entertainment or looking to expand your network, this event offers inspiration and insight for all.

4:15-5PM | State of the College and Poet Awards | Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, Robinson Theater

Hear the latest from campus leadership and celebrate standout alumni.  Join us for a reception at 4:15 PM, presentation will follow at 5 PM.


8PM-12AM | Alumni Poet Athletes and Fans Meet Up | Turnbull's Tavern

Alumni, Poet Athletes & Fans Meet-Up! Join us Friday night, October 10th, 8 PM – 12 AM during Homecoming for a special get-together!  Let’s reconnect, celebrate, and honor what it means to be a WC Poet. Bring your Poet pride and celebrate with old friends and new! 



Saturday, October 11

Society Brunches

**NOTE: This registration will only track overall interest. Payment and details are handled independently by each Society.   

  • Orthogonians - 
  • Penns - Sage, Whittier, CA. 10 AM-1 PM
  • Thalians - Rokka Grill and Whiskey Bar, Whittier, CA.
  • Lancers -
  • Palmers - 19Seventy, Whittier, CA. 
  • Metaphonians - Whittier Double Tree by Hilton, Whittier, CA. 10:02 AM-1:02 PM
  • Sachens -  Bizarra Capital, Whittier, CA. 11 AM- 1 PM
  • Athenians -  Mimi's Cafe, Whittier, CA. 10 AM-1 PM
  • Ionians - 
  • Franklins - Rokka Grill and Whiskey Bar, Whittier, CA. 11 AM- 2 PM

11 AM | Athletic Alumni - Men's Basketball Game | Graham Athletic Center

12-5PM | Poet Fest | Upper Quad

What to expect: Mingle at the All-Society Mixer, connect during Affinity Meet-ups, and savor delicious no-host food and drinks—all set to the soundtrack of D.J. TheDeegOne. Discover campus life at the Whittier Experience Showcase & Fair, then dive into all things Poet Athletics during an exclusive Coach's Talk and Q&A.

1-5PM | Athletics Information Booth/Tailgate and Parade of Athletes | Upper Quad

Come visit the Poet Athletic table for up-to-date information on schedules for the 25-26 season.  Stay for lawn games, and a hot dog tailgate before we turn up the volume and show our Poet spirit--join the rally and march to Graham Athletic Center for a PINK OUT celebration!  Help us cheer on our Women's Volleyball team as they take on Cal Lutheran and raise awareness for breast cancer. 

  • Information 1-3PM
  • Tailgate & lawn games 3-5PM
  • Parade of Poet Athletes ( all sports alumni encouraged to participate) 5PM

5PM | Women's Soccer vs. Redlands | Memorial Field

Bring your Poet spirit to cheer, celebrate and honor our senior students and families during this special game.


515PM | Poet Athletics Open House & Reception | Graham Athletic Center, Student Lounge

Join us for an exclusive look at the newly updated Football and Men’s Lacrosse locker rooms, then connect with our coaches and student athletes in the Athletics Student Lounge. Feel the energy, engage with the teams you’ve helped revive, and get a sneak peek at what’s ahead for these programs.

6PM | Homecoming Volleyball Game vs. Cal Lutheran | Graham Athletic Center

6-8PM | Class of 1975 (and friends from 1974 and 1976) 50th Reunion Celebration | Cocktail Reception and Dinner | Campus Inn, West Dining Hall

$35 per person

The Class of 1975 warmly invites our fellow alumni from the Classes of 1974 and 1976 to join us for a special evening of celebration!

Reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass as we come together for a memorable night featuring a cocktail reception and dinner.

6-10PM | Uptown Poet Experience Pub Crawl | Uptown Whittier

$25.00 per person - Online registration ends OCTOBER 9th  

$35.00  - In-person registration, OCTOBER 10-11, on campus and during the Poet Fest, or evening check-in at Whittier Brewing Company

Check in at our booth during the Poet Fest or the Whittier Brewing Company anytime throughout the evening.  Participants will receive a special event tee-shirt & wristband, a bingo card of bars and restaurants with special Poet prices and perks that could give you an opportunity to win prizes. Grab your friends and enjoy this collaboration with the Whittier Uptown Association.  This event is open to the public, and community participation will be encouraged.  All guests are required to be 21 years of age.


Sunday, October 12

10:30AM-1PM | Brunch | Campus Inn

A better taste of the good ol' days! All-you-can-eat dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Open to all, we will track your interest here, and you pay at the door.


Giving Back

Would you like to include a donation with your registration?

At Whittier College, every student receives financial aid. Scholarships are not just helpful—they are vital and transformational. Your contribution to Whittier Fund Scholarships opens doors to a liberal arts education that students may not otherwise access.
Every dollar to the Whittier Fund goes directly toward empowering scholars, enriching lives, and shaping futures.
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Founder's Walkway Brick

Celebrate your milestone reunion with a Founders Walkway brick. Your purchase is a tax-deductible gift to the Whittier Fund, the College's highest funding priority. Bricks must be purchased by September 22 to be engraved in time for Homecoming. Reduced price for classes ending in 0 and 5 (a savings of $100). 

X $200.00
Quantity - (classes ending in 0 and 5)

Purchase a Brick on Founders Walkway. Your brick purchase is a tax-deductible gift to the Whittier Fund, which supports student scholarships, faculty research and salaries, library services, athletic programs, and much more.

X $300.00
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