Frequently asked Questions

While there are three hotels that are reserved for Spelman, we are recommending you stay at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway for easy walkability, and where most of the 1976 Class will be:

Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway

2020 Convention Center Concourse

Atlanta, GA 30337

1-888-239-1203 or 404-763-1544

Host Hotel Group rate is $199/night

Marriott Reservation Link

Other accommodations can be found at Spelman Reserved Hotels​

An email was released to reunion classes 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. For the class of 1976, the registration cost is $475. There is also a general link provided on the Spelman Reunion Website.  Click on Golden Girl (C'76) and scroll down to the "Register Now" button.

Registration Includes:​

• One True Blue Gala (Ticket required for entry)

• True Blue Gala Gift

• Personalized Name Badge with Lanyard

• Signature Souvenirs

• Reunion Lapel Pin

• Transportation between GICC, Spelman, and Host Hotels

• Sisterhood Brunch/Convocation (Ticket required for entry)

• Blue Box Lunch (Ticket required)

Golden Girl Package includes everything in General Registration plus: 

• Golden Girl Tea 

• Golden Girl Signature Gifts

  • Medallion​

  • 50 Year Certificate

  • Corsage for True Blue Gala

• Golden Girl True Blue Reception (Separate from general reception)

• Golden Girls will get priority in purchasing guest for the True Blue Gala. Guest tickets (limited to 3) will be available for purchase after April 1, 2026.

• Class Photo and Gala Group Photo Prints

• No "A La Carte" Options: Our class reunion events are designed as a complete experience. Therefore, we cannot offer "a la carte" pricing for individual events. Exception: (Details will be forthcoming regarding receiving/purchasing the C’76 T-shirts.)

• Stewardship: Any funds remaining after all class activities and bills have been paid will be donated directly to our C’76 Golden Girl gift to Spelman College.

The White Dress Tradition establishes a uniform appearance among those present and denotes the significance of the occasion or event. In the spirit of this tradition, it is required that alumnae wear this attire for the March Through the Alumnae Arch held during reunion.