Cardinal Weekend is Catholic University’s annual homecoming and reunion extravaganza. All alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and students are invited to take part in the largest gathering of the CatholicU Cardinal family.
FAQ
When is Cardinal Weekend 2026?
Cardinal Weekend is from October 16-18, 2026.
Which alumni will have special reunion celebrations in 2026?
As always, alumni from all class years are encouraged to attend most events. Special events will be hosted for our reunion alumni who graduated with a class year ending in 1 or 6.
Read our stories about prior Cardinal Weekends
Cardinal Alumni Flock Home for Cardinal Weekend
October 26, 2023
Cardinal Weekend 2023 was a resounding success, with more than 1,200 Catholic University alumni returning to campus this year. Between receptions in many of the University’s 12 schools, special reunion parties for class years ending in three or eight, Alumni Awards, the Golden Cardinals Celebration...
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Memories, Laughter, and Cardinal Pride: Cardinal Weekend 2022
November 07, 2022
From October 21-23, nearly 1,500 Catholic University alumni returned to campus to reunite during the annual Cardinal Weekend celebration.
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Cardinal Weekend 2021: Welcoming alumni back to campus after two years
October 25, 2021
Two years was too long! From Oct. 15-17, we welcomed our alumni family back to campus for our first in-person Cardinal Weekend since 2019.
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