A limited number of rooms have been set aside at a local hotel at a reduced rate thanks to owner Nicole Xarras Moorshead '89 for those wishing to stay off-campus. Please contact the Colonial Hotel directly and reference Cushing Alumni Weekend.

Your bed will have linens, a light blanket, a towel, a pillow--your room a desk lamp, and a trash can. You might consider a secondary blanket, pillow, and a fan. A limited supply of toiletries is available in our bookstore so please plan accordingly.

If you did not indicate any dietary concerns or restrictions on your reservation form, are unsure if you did so, or would like to have a more detailed conversation with our catering staff, please contact Deonne Johnson in the Advancement Office at (978) 827-7400.

You’re welcome to bring your children to Alumni Weekend. If you would like childcare for Friday and/or Saturday nights, we can help find someone to help. Children must be 3 years of age and toilet trained. This option must be requested in advance.

You must remember fondly that our campus is hilly and we recommend comfortable shoes to wear throughout the day. Many attendees dress up for Saturday evening’s Grand Celebration reception and dinner, and of course for dancing!

If you anticipate any difficulties this weekend that require extra support please email (978) 827-7400 or email [email protected].

Parking will be allowed on one side of the campus with the other clearly marked as closed off to parking for safety. Parking is available at the upper and lower rink lots, and the lower lots on Pleasant Street. 

Locations of all Alumni Weekend events will be provided at Registration, featured on signage at the main building, dining commons lobby, and in dormitories.  You can pick and choose events at your leisure but please let us know in advance if you are joining us for Saturday morning’s “Mini-Mountain Day.” Please note that the Honor Roll Reception is an invitation-only event and that the Gold Key Dinner is for class years 1975 and earlier.

You will notice a number of friendly staff members on golf carts eager to provide you with a lift. If you are staying at the Colonial Hotel in Gardner we are running a shuttle back and forth but only at select times, with information posted at the registration table and at the Colonial Hotel front desk. Please note: Uber and taxi cab services are very scarce in the area. A number of private car and limousine companies service the area and private transportation can be arranged with them. For more information please contact the Office of Advancement at (978) 827-7400.  Cushing is offering a bus ride to South Station in Boston on Sunday morning at 10:30 am. You must register in advance and there is a $20 fee for this service.

Please know that the Office of Advancement is here for you with any questions or concerns. Our phone number is (978) 827-7400 or [email protected]

We will run a shuttle to South Station on Sunday, leaving campus at 10:30 am. Please note: you must register for the bus in advance. The bus must leave promptly ($20 per person in addition to the Reunion Weekend fee). For more information, please call the Advancement Office at (978) 827-7400