Whittier College CANVAS TOTE BAG

Be the first to have the Whittier College canvas tote bag.

Purchase now and pick it up when you arrive, or purchase at the Poet Fest.

Hospitality check-in on Friday the 23rd | Poet Fest on Saturday the 24th

Friday, October 23

10AM- 3PM | Wardman Library Open House

Come browse the library main floor on a self-guided tour of lobby cases and archival items.  Extra yearbooks (beyond what we keep for the archives) will be available for purchase.

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.

12-1PM | Poet Musicale | Memorial Chapel

Enjoy a showcase of outstanding students, faculty, and alumni talent, presented by the Department of Music. Choir alumni are invited to perform the school song, "Friends Forever," along with students.  A reception will follow on the Arnold Hall patio.

2:30-4:30PM | Planned Giving Seminar | Dezember House

Join us for an engaging discussion. For more information, contact Kim Greenhall at kgreenha@whittier.edu.   

3PM | Welcome Home Experience | Shannon Center Patio

Start your Homecoming weekend by officially checking in, reconnecting with fellow Poets, and celebrating your return to campus. Stop by the Homecoming Welcome Experience to pick up your weekend materials, capture your first Homecoming memories with photo opportunities, connect with friends, and prepare for the weekend ahead. Following the welcome experience, join President Kristine Dillon ’73 and campus leadership for the annual State of the College as we celebrate Whittier’s progress, achievements, and exciting future

3-4:15PM | Industry Forum: The Business of People in the Age of AI | TBA

Join us for an engaging panel and networking event open to students and alumni.  

5PM | State of the College | Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, Robinson Theater

Hear the latest from campus leadership.  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 23rd, 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 24

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

11AM- 1PM | DIS Copenhagen Alumni Brunch | Arnold Hall Patio

1PM-3PM | Model United Nations - Past, Present, and Future Participants | Wardman Library, Poet Corner

Join us for a brief program that will highlight the most recent Model United Nations of the Far West conference hosted by Whittier College.  For more information, contact Professor Emeritus Mike McBride at mmcbride@whittier.edu.

1-5PM | Poet Fest Fan Zone | Memorial Stadium

What to expect: Celebrate with fellow Poets at the All-Society Mixer, spark new connections at Affinity meet-ups including Alianza de los Amigos and Whittier College Black Alumni Association. Enjoy delicious no-host food and drinks while dancing to the high-energy sounds of Soul Authority featuring David Ayala '81.  Stop by the Faithful Friends booth, stock up on exclusive Poet merch, and don't miss the debut of our limited-edition commemorative pin blind envelopes - available only at Poet Fest while supplies last.  It's an afternoon of Poet pride that leads up to the kickoff of the much-anticipated Homecoming football game. 

5PM | Poet Football Returns | Memorial Stadium

Be there for a historic moment as the Poets take the field for their first Homecoming football game in six years! Join generations of Whittier alumni, students, families, and friends as we fill Memorial Stadium with Poet pride and cheer on the next chapter of Whittier Athletics.

Secure game day tickets in advance here.  Tickets purchased on this registration page will be available for pickup at will call on October 24 before kickoff.

6PM | Parade of Athletes | Memorial Stadium Track

Parade of Poet Athletes, bringing back the tradition of half-time around the track ( all sports alumni encouraged to participate).  Meeting time and location TBA

TBA | Class of 1986 Reunion Celebration | Planning in progress

The Class of 1986 reunion celebration organization is currently underway. Register here for more information to be sent directly to you.

TBA | Class of 1976 50th Reunion Celebration | Planning in progress 

The Class of 1976 reunion celebration organization is currently underway. Register here for more information to be sent directly to you.

Sunday, October 25

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.

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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). 

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.

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).