Save the Date!
About the Weekend
Alumni Weekend provides an opportunity for our alumni to reconnect and reflect with fellow classmates and take a walk down memory lane here at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine!
- Celebrate milestone reunions with the classes of 1976, 1986, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2016.
- Explore campus with Vet Med Complex Tours led by current students.
- Be inspired by your peers at the Alumni Awards Banquet.
- Join in on the fun at the Halloween TG & Costume Pet Parade.
Registration Information
Registration is scheduled to open April 15th, 2026
What's included in the registration fee:
- Food & drinks at the Friday night TG BBQ
- Access to one hour CE at the Schalm Lecture on Saturday (separate registration NOT required)
- Saturday morning Brunch
- Veterinary Medicine Complex tours
- Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres & dinner at the Alumni Awards Banquet
Add-on's not included in reunion registration fee:
- Various Class Gatherings - fees vary
Cancellations & Refunds
Please let us know by emailing svmreunion@ucdavis.edu if your plans have changed and you can no longer attend. Alumni weekend fees are non-refundable and will be used to offset the cost of event expenses.
Class Ambassadors help plan your class celebration!
Want to help? Contact Kristy Peterson, Senior Director of Alumni Relations at kepeterson@ucdavis.edu for details on how you can get involved.
Tentative Schedule of Events
Friday, Oct. 23 | |
| 5-7:30 PM | All School TGIF Barbeque and Halloween Pet Parade – Gladys Valley Hall Patio, Vet Med Campus |
| Before/after TG | Various Class Gatherings (depending on class committee preference – self-planned/offsite) |
Saturday, Oct. 24 | |
| 10 AM | Schalm Lecture – Schalm 170 |
| 11 AM | Brunch and Class Photos – Gladys Valley Hall and Patio |
| 1-3 PM | Student Ambassador-led Tours – Vet Med Complex |
| 5 PM | Cocktail Hour – UC Davis Activities & Recreation Center Ballroom Patio |
| 6:30-8:30 PM | Alumni Reunion Banquet featuring Alumni Awards & School Updates – UC Davis Activities & Recreation Center Ballroom |
Sunday, Oct. 25 | |
| Various Class Gatherings (depending on class committee preference – self-planned/offsite) | |
Hotel Blocks
Lodging blocks at various hotels around Davis will be listed as they become available. Check back for more details.
FAQ's
- When does Reunion start?
- We officially begin reunion weekend with the all-school TG on Friday evening at 5 PM. Check out the schedule of events for additional details.
- When is my class gathering?
- Class gatherings are happening throughout the weekend, however we have designated time after the TG on Friday night, and in the afternoon on Sunday for classes to plan events. Watch the schedule of events for updates, or reach out to your Class Ambassadors if you have questions.
- My class is not celebrating a milestone reunion year, can I still come to Reunion Weekend?
- Absolutely! We welcome any alumni to attend the events of the weekend, your class just may not have a designated class gathering planned.
- Can I bring my pet and/or children with me to Reunion Weekend?
- While pets are welcome at most of reunion events, please DO NOT bring pets (unless they are working service animals) to the Cocktail Hour & Banquet Awards on Saturday evening at the Activities and Recreation Center.
Guests of all ages are welcome! We only ask that children under 8 refrain from attending the banquet.
Cost: $150 for guests 18+, $75 for guests 9-17, free for guests 8 and under. - What is the dress code for the banquet on Saturday evening?
- The banquet dinner will be "cocktail" attire; however we want you to be comfortable in whatever you choose to wear.
- How do I park on campus?
Please see below for a map of visitor parking areas on campus.
Friday night: Park in LOT 56 (map; Google directions) off of Health Sciences Drive (behind Aggie Stadium). Parking is complimentary, but you must obtain a permit! To claim your permit:
- Navigate to UC Davis Transportation Services (https:/ucdavis.aimsparking.com/) and click on SPECIAL EVENT PARKING
- Click GROUP / DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS and select “Vet Med Alumni Reunion Weekend”
- Enter Coupon Code: VMA25 and click Confirm
- Select the permit for $0.00, ADD the vehicle it will be assigned to, and click to agree to the Terms of Service
- Checkout when ready for the $0 balance, and watch for a confirmation email which will be sent within a few minutes of completing the transaction
- There is no need to print or display anything in your vehicle. Permits are valid in unrestricted C zone spaces in Lot 56 until 10:00pm. If you have any questions or issues regarding your purchase, contact Transportation Services at 530-752-8277.Saturday morning: Park in LOT 56 (map; Google directions) off of Health Sciences Drive (behind Aggie Stadium). Parking is complimentary, no permit required.
Saturday evening: For the Awards Dinner, park in LOT 25 and walk to the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) Ballroom. (Map). Parking is complimentary, no permit required.
If driving on campus, keep in mind no cars are allowed in the heart of campus and many roads are closed to car traffic. Plan accordingly and refer to the campus map for car-free streets.
- If I have more questions, who can I contact?
- Feel free to email us at svmreunion@ucdavis.edu if you have additional questions. You may also call Julia Kalika at (530) 752-0713 or Kristy Peterson at (530) 400-8959.