Reconnect with faculty and friends and return to the rhythms of a COA education. Explore the full schedule below and shape your own Alumni Weekend experience—we can’t wait to welcome you back to campus!

This year’s Alumni Weekend offers expanded programming on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with more opportunities to explore, learn, create, and reconnect across campus and beyond.

A feature of this year's Alumni Weekend is the Field Ecology Colloquium: a day of alumni-led conversations reflecting on 55 years of field-based learning at COA and its enduring impact across generations. The Colloquium, curated by COA alumni, concludes with a reception at the Red Bricks, BBQ dinner at the Shrine, live music, and a campfire gathering at the elk. This special program is generously supported by John Biderman ’77.

Meals throughout the weekend and on-campus lodging make it easy to settle in and fully participate in the weekend’s activities and gatherings. View lodging and meal costs here. Reserve your spot on campus!

Explore the full schedule and shape your own Alumni Weekend experience—we can’t wait to welcome you back.

Register for Alumni Weekend
Thursday, August 13, 2026
COA History in Photographs: A Reading Room Drop-In12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dinner in TAB5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday, August 14, 2026
Expanded Continental Breakfast in TAB7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Yoga on Turrets Lawn8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
COA History in Photographs: A Reading Room Drop-In8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Riot in the Garden (interactive song, comedy and story)9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
How Plants Live: Guided Walk on Campus10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bagged Lunch11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Sauna Reservation2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sauna Reservation2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Sauna Reservation3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Student Fieldwork in Acadia3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sauna Reservation3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Sauna Reservation4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Energy Tour of COA Campus4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dinner at the Shrine with the Bagaduce Music Band5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bagaduce Music Band at The Shrine6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Continental Breakfast in TAB7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Yoga on Turrets Lawn8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Field Ecology Colloquium — Morning Session9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch in TAB12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Field Ecology Colloquium — Afternoon Session1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reception on the Red Bricks5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Dinner at the Shrine with Music by The Hendos6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Music by The Hendos at The Shrine7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Campfire with Smores, Hot Cocoa, & Cider9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Continental Breakfast in TAB7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Yoga on Turrets Lawn8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Behind the Scenes at the Dorr Museum9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Morning Hike: Witch Hole Pond with Interim President Lynn Boulger10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bagged Lunch10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Register for Alumni Weekend

Need more information? Contact alumnirelations@coa.edu