Reunion Fees
To offer the greatest flexibility in crafting a weekend package that best suits everyone’s particular needs, many Reunion events are set up for registration a la carte. Please note: The prices below are for registration by May 15, after which late registration charges apply.
For Grinnell College class of 1955 graduates celebrating their 70th reunion this year, reunion registration, housing, and meals are all complimentary. We hope that you can join together on campus for this very special reunion.
Reunion Registration
There is a one-time $100 registration fee for each adult registrant participating in Reunion. Registration for ages 5 to 17 is $25 and ages 4 and under are free.
The registration fee includes the Saturday evening All-Reunion Dinner, a digital download of your class photo, a plethora of Reunion events, and partially contributes to costs like golf cart, tent, and other equipment rentals, sound systems and entertainment, and paying the wonderful Reunion Student Staff - all the things that make Reunion weekend a special and fun experience.
The actual cost of Reunion is heavily subsidized by Grinnell College.
Reunion Housing
- Adult Housing (Thursday-Saturday nights): $100
- Housing under 18 (Thursday-Saturday nights): $50
- Child Housing - No bed required (Thursday-Saturday nights): $0
All dorms are now equipped with air conditioning! Children who do not need a bed or bedding may stay for free in their family's room (i.e. those who will sleep in a portable crib or in a sleeping bag on the floor).
Reunion Meals
It is recommended that you purchase any meals you might want when you register for reunion. The meals most likely to sell out are the class dinners and the Farewell Brunch. Meals begin with breakfast on Friday, through brunch on Sunday. If you arrive on Thursday, we encourage you to explore restaurants in the Grinnell community or visit the Spencer Grill (open until 7 p.m.) in the JRC.
An All-Meals package is available at a discount to the a la carte pricing. The All-Meals package includes all meals in the dining hall plus the Reunion Block Party food trucks and beverage tents. All-Meals packages for Milestone Reunion celebrants (60th, 50th, 25th, and 10th) include the class meal in lieu of the other meal offered at that time.
Friday evening we offer a Shabbat Blessing in the form of a brief service and blessing with challah and wine. The Shabbat Blessing does not replace a meal, does not require preregistration, and is free and open to all Reunion guests. The time and location can be found in the Reunion schedule.
Child pricing is for children 5-12 years old. Children 4 and under eat free.
After May 15, a $5 per meal late charge is assessed.
All-Meals Packages
Adult
- 60th, 50th, and 25th Reunions: $120 (after May 15, $155)
- 15th, 35th, 40th, and GRAEYs: $100 (after May 15, $135)
- 10th: $100 (after May 15, $130)
Child, 5 to 12 (0-4 eats free)
A La Carte
Breakfasts
- Adult: $15 (after May 15, $20)
- Child: $8 (after May 15, $13)
Lunches
- Adult: $18 (after May 15, $23)
- Child: $8 (after May 15, $13)
Friday Reunion Block Party Dinner
- Food Trucks Meal: $30
- Kids Meal: $15
- No late purchase surcharge for Reunion Block Party Dinner
Saturday All Reunion Dinner
- Included with registration
Sunday Farewell Brunch
- Adult: $18 (after May 15, $23)
- Child: $8 (after May 15, $13)
Milestone Class Meals
60th, 50th, and 25th Friday Class Dinners
- Adult: $45 (after May 15, $50)
- Child: $15 (after May 15, $20)
10th Reunion Saturday Brunch
- Adult: $25 (after May 15, $30)
- Child: $10 (after May 15, $15)
Other Options/Activities
- Airport Shuttle: $50 per person, each way. Please visit the Airport Shuttle Service page for more information.
- Golf Scramble: $40, includes cart. You must provide your own clubs. Rental sets are not available.
- Childcare: Options for ages 6 months to 4 years, and 5 years and up. Please visit the Reunion Childcare page for more information.
Registrations after May 15
Late fees are applied for registrations after May 15. Some events have limited capacities and sell out quickly, so we cannot guarantee the availability of rooms, airport or train shuttles, meals, and other services if you have not registered in advance.
There is a $50 late fee per person for all registrations. A $5 per meal late fee is assessed, and availability for class meals may be limited. Shuttle and childcare reservations may still be made if space is available, with a $10 late charge. Contact reunionhelpdesk@grinnell.edu for late reservations.
Refunds and Cancellations
Refunds are issued if we receive notice of cancellation or changes before May 15. After that time, only the registration fee is refunded. Due to fixed costs incurred, no refunds for meals, housing, or additional reserved events or services are made after May 15.
If the College cancels Reunion for any reason, guests will receive a full refund.