Class of 1975
50th Class Reunion
Congratulations to the Class of 1975 on the 50th Reunion year of your graduation from High Point University! This year we are commemorating two milestones - your 50th reunion! We want to celebrate this honorable achievement on Commencement Weekend, May 2-3, 2025. The weekend will be filled with special events and opportunities to reconnect with fellow classmates including a special reunion dinner, induction into the distinguished Cornerstone Club and leading the commencement processional. We are excited to celebrate this momentous occassion with you!
Below, you will find important information about the 50th Reunion, including action items before the celebration and weekend details.
Memory Book
As part of this anniversary, our team will create a 50th Reunion Memory Book, complete with “then and now” photos and contact information for each classmate. The book will be a gift for you to commemorate this milestone, and help you remain in contact with classmates. Every classmate who submits a form will receive a complimentary copy.
Reunion Giving Campaign
We encourage all members to participate in the Class of 1975 Reunion Giving Campaign as a way to honor your class and support our beloved alma mater. All gifts, at any level, will count towards the Class of 1975 Reunion Goal for the year. This will include annual gifts, multi-year pledges and planned gifts through your financial or estate plans. Special opportunities for the campaign include representation in the new Elizabeth Miller Strickland Scholarship Plaza and the possibility of matching funds to further increase the impact of your collective investment. Please consider making a gift today.
Reunion Weekend Schedule
The 50th Reunion Weekend will include a variety of events to reconnect with your classmates and the campus. Activities and programs begin at 12:00pm on Friday, May 2, 2025 and will conclude by 2:00pm on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The full schedule is as follows:
Friday, May 2, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Check-In and Connect with Classmates
Congdon Hall, Anne Kerr Walker Ballroom
Welcome back! Once you arrive on campus, check in with us to pick up your name tag and important information you will need throughout the weekend. Enjoy some light refreshments and time to reconnect with your fellow classmates.
3:30 p.m.
Campus Tour
Enjoy a guided campus tour to reflect on your college memories while discovering new programs and facilities.
5:00 p.m.
50th Reunion Reception
Congdon Hall, Anne Kerr Walker Ballroom
For a golden celebration of lifelong friendships and shared memories, we invite you to take part in the reception to honor this milestone year, where you can reconnect with friends, hear from special guests, share memories of your time on campus, and learn about our Cornerstone Club consisting of graduates who have celebrated their 50th anniversary of graduation from High Point University. Food and drinks will be provided.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
7:30 a.m.
Cap and Gown Dressing
Congdon Hall, Anne Kerr Walker Ballroom
Cap and gown dressing for participation in the commencement ceremony. Light breakfast options and coffee will be provided.
8:30 a.m.
Reunion Class Pictures
Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center
All class members in attendance will receive a complimentary group photograph. Transportation to the arena will be provided.
9:00 a.m.
Commencement Ceremony
Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center
To honor the 50th anniversary of your graduation from High Point University, we invite you to dress in traditional cap and gown to lead the processional into the arena. Additional reserved seating is available for all guests and members of the class who choose not to march.
11:30 a.m.
Closing Reception, Cap and Gown Return
Congdon Hall, Anne Kerr Walker Ballroom
Following the commencement ceremony, join us for our closing reception to say goodbye to your classmates and return your cap and gowns.
Hotel Accommodations
Our High Point University Campus Concierge is pleased to provide local hotel reservations. You can find a list of local hotels using the link below.
Questions? Please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@highpoint.edu or (336) 841-9548.