Alumni Takeover Weekend
Relive your time as a student at Alumni Takeover Weekend! This biennial weekend is dedicated to welcoming alumni back to campus for fun and connection. Stroll through campus, reconnect with friends in the residence halls, and hit your favorite local restaurants.
2025 Alumni Takeover Weekend
Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20
Register by Friday, June 20
Alumni Takeover Weekend activities
From visiting your favorite campus locations to loading up on Central swag at the CMU Bookstore, alumni can enjoy the full experience as a CMU student again. At Alumni Takeover Weekend, you create your own adventure.
Schedule of events
From the time you check in to checkout, a variety of events and activities are planned to make your weekend unforgettable.
Friday, July 18, 2025
Noon | Residence Hall Check-in
4-8 p.m. | Parking Lot Party
Grab your tailgate supplies, wear your CMU gear, and some special surprises! This event kicks off the weekend; you don't want to miss it!
Saturday, July 19, 2025
7-9 a.m. | Breakfast in the Residence Hall See how campus dining has changed since you remember it. (Included in Alumni Takeover Weekend package.)
Sunday, July 20, 2025
9:00 a.m. - Noon | Check out of the Residence Halls
If you are staying in a residence hall, you must check out by noon so that conference services can prepare your room for the next guests!
9:30 a.m. - Noon | Send Off Brunch | Cost: $20
This is not your average brunch! CMU Catering will create an incredible 5-star culinary experience. Cap off an amazing weekend with your friends and reminisce about all the fun you had!
Additional weekend resources
Create your own adventure
In addition to the planned events, you’ll find countless other to-dos and resources to help you enjoy all that CMU and Mt. Pleasant have to offer. Check out these activities, provided by the Mt. Pleasant Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau: