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Alumni Takeover Weekend

Alumni Takeover Weekend returns July 18 - 20, 2025!

Register for the 2025 Alumni Takeover Weekend!

Alumni Takeover Weekend 2023

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Click the '+' to see the schedule for each day of the Takeover Weekend.
**Activities are subject to change without notice.

    Noon | Residence Hall Check-in

    4:00 - 8:00 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!


    7:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Breakfast in the Residence Hall - See how campus dining has changed since you remember it. (Included in Alumni Takeover Weekend package.)

    10:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. | Campus Walking - Check out some of your favorite spots on campus and see some exciting updates! Tours will include EHS, Woldt Hall, Anspach and the new Hub space, Wightman, Grawn, Clarke Library, and Moore Hall! *Pre-registration required for attendees.  

    12:00 - 6:00 p.m. | UREC Celebration - Visit the SAC anytime between noon and six for a special celebration of University Recreation! Participate in special activities including retro video games!


    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. - 12:00 p.m. | 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!


    Create your own adventure

    Canoe, kayak, or tube down the Chippewa River

    Reservations required; contact for more information:

    Explore downtown Mt. Pleasant

    Head downtown and see everything that Mt. Pleasant has to offer. Learn more here.

    Downtown Mt. Pleasant Discounts – Just mention that you are part of the Takeover Weekend or show your ID badge!  

    • Art Reach of Mid Michigan – Offering $10 CMU-themed glass etching on Saturday, July 19th from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. as well as 20% off any purchase in the store

    • Life Unplugged – Coupon voucher included in weekend swag bag

    • Sleepy Dog Books – Offering 10% off to all attendees all weekend 

    Golf

    For more information about courses and tee times, visit this page.

    Enjoy the great outdoors

    See the list of outdoor adventures available to you at this link.

    Shopping

    Support the local economy! See the listing of retail options here.

    Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort 

    Check out Soaring Eagle information here.

     

    Thank you to Meet Mt. Pleasant for these resources.