Spelman Class
of 1976
Spelman College 50th Reunion
Celebration
May 13, 2026 - May 17, 2026
We are very excited to invite you to join your classmates to witness history! Our 50th Reunion from your alma mater, Spelman College, is fast approaching and we will celebrate with a tremendous amount of gratitude and appreciation. What we have planned for Reunion 2026 will be unforgettable!
Our reunion class activities are being planned by the C'76 Activities committee and will be finalized in advance of 2026. Our monthly class meetings and this website will provide an opportunity for final updates and information. We need all classmates to watch your email inbox to get our meeting schedule and details. If you are not receiving emails, please contact us at deniseskygirl@gmail.com. Also, please pay your dues and continue to make your donations which will count towards our reunion class gift. You can see our class flyer by downloading here.
Note these important Dates:
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Reunion Registration open until April 1, 2026
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Class List Clean Up - April 5, 2026
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Reunion Registration Transfers - April 22, 2026
Details regarding class gifts and awards will be shared at upcoming class meetings.
Reunion Schedule
Event Lineup
Join us for an exciting schedule of events designed to foster connections and memories. Mark your calendars and prepare to celebrate together with old friends!
Registration
Get Registered
Registration is officially OPEN!
An email was released on Saturday, November 1, 2025 with a custom registration link from Alyson Shumpert Dorsey, C'2002, office of the Alumnae Engagement powered by Cvent. Please do not forward that email to classmates. It is linked to your personal registration.
If you have classmates who are not receiving our Reunion Invitation, please ask them to email the following to reunion@spelman.edu:
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Name:
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Class year (C'76 or 1976):
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Phone:
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Address:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
At Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Early Check-in
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Blutique
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Rest Area and Beverage
Thursday, May 14, 2026
At Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Check-in
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sisterhood Brunch/Convocation
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Vendors Market
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Arts, Music, and Literature Showcase
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
C'76 Golden Girl Mix and Mingle (at a different location)*
6:00 pm
Donor Reception (Invitation Only)
*Participation in class-organized events is reserved for Class of 1976 members who are current with their class dues. Transportation from GICC Hotels to the Mix and Mingle is included in class dues.
Friday, May 15, 2026
At Spelman College
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Campus Tours
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Vendors Market
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Check-in
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Blue Box Lunch
10:45 am to 12:45 pm
Class Photos
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Class Meetings
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Class 76 Memorial at the Bench
3:00 pm
March Through the Arch
5:00 pm
Golden Girl Tea
Saturday, May 16, 2026
At Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)
10:00 am
Baccalaureate (Location to be determined)
Varies
Class Activities (Various time and locations, no Golden Girls planned)
4:00 pm
Golden Girl Rehearsal
6:00 pm
Golden Girl Reception
7:00 pm
True Blue Gala (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Sunday, May 17, 2026
At Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Golden Girl Brunch (at a different location)*
2:30 pm to Conclusion
Commencement
Limited tickets available with preference for Reunioning Golden Girl, Diamond Daughters and all 2026 Reunioners. Reserved seating is designated for Reunioning Golden Girl and Diamond Daughters. All other alumnae seating is open seating.
*Participation in class-organized events is reserved for Class of 1976 members who are current with their class dues.