THURSDAY, April 24th
- Banana Night
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cost: $25 (Walk-ups are welcome!)
T-shirts available on first-come, first-serve basis as supplies last.
Location: Levante Brewing, 208 Carter Dr, Suite 2, West Chester, PA 19382
Event Details: If you went bananas for WCU Banana Day, then you won’t want to miss WCU Alumni Banana Night at Levante Brewery! Registration includes a custom-designed WCU Alumni Banana Night t-shirt (must register by April 1st to guarantee your t-shirt size), one drink ticket, and one ticket for Banana Whip from The Chilly Banana food truck.
Friday, April 25th
- Softball vs. Shepherd University (Doubleheader)
Time: 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: WCU Softball Field (855 S New Street, West Chester, PA)
- Baseball vs. Millersville University (Doubleheader)
Time: 1:00 pm & 3:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Serpico Stadium (855 S New Street, West Chester, PA)
- Purple & Gold Kick-Off Party
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cost: $15 online for kids 20 yrs old and under / $20 online for adults (online registration closes on 4/22 at 11:59 pm) / $20 for kids at the door / $25 for adults at the door
Location: Gold Box at Farrell Stadium (tented area next to the stadium below O Lot, 855 S New Street, West Chester, PA)
Event Details: Fun for the entire family! Come decked out in your best WCU gear for our "Biggest Fan" contest — Rammy will pick the five people who show the most school spirit and the crowd will vote for the winner (who gets an awesome prize). Enjoy Sly Fox beer, a mac and cheese bar, Crumbl cookies, a Silent Disco party, face painting, a DJ, and of course, lots of free swag.
- Spring Football Game (WCU)
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Farrell Stadium (855 S New Street, West Chester, PA)
Event Details: Watch the WCU Football Team inter-squad scrimmage.
Saturday, April 26th
- WCU Alumni Association Breakfast & Annual Meeting
Time: 9:30 am (Breakfast), 10:00 am (Meeting)
Cost: Free
Location: WCU Alumni & Foundation Center (202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA)
Event Details: Hear about all the latest news from your Alumni Association and join the conversation with our board members. The Annual Meeting is open to all alumni and will include a hot breakfast buffet.
- Men's & Women's Soccer Alumni Games
Time: 12:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: John A. Rockwell Field (855 S New Street, West Chester, PA)
- Historical Walking Tour of Campus
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Tour begins at the Old Main doorway between FHG Library and Main Hall
Event Details: Starting at the preserved Old Main archway on High Street — the symbolic beginning of the University — tour goers will be treated to a one-hour overview of the evolution of the campus. The tour will emphasize how the physical campus reflects the broadening of the school's educational mission as well as wider social changes. Alumni are encouraged to share their own memories and stories as we stroll through campus history. Led by Dr. Anne Krulikowski, Associate Professor of History at WCU.
- Suit & Shine Career Clothing Drive
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Career Center (225 Lawrence, 705 S New Street, West Chester, PA)
Event Details: Time to hit the sales racks or clean out your closet! The Career Center is collecting new and gently used career clothing that can be given to students at no cost. Business casual to business professional suits, shirts, blouses, blazers, skirts, pants, dresses, shoes, ties, and other accessories are needed. While you're stopping by, get your FREE professional headshot using the Career Center's state-of-the-art Iris Air Photo Booth. Refreshments will also be available.
- Spring Dance Concert
Time: 2:00 pm
Cost: $6 – $15
Location: Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre (Swope Music Building, 817 S High St, West Chester, PA)
Event Details: University Dance Company's annual concert celebrates the creative choreography of WCU students in a variety of dance styles.
Purchase Tickets Here >>
- Excellence Uncorked: A Distinguished Alumni Celebration
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cost: $40
Location: 9 Prime (9 N High Street, West Chester, PA)
Event Details: Mix, mingle, and be inspired by WCU's visionaries at our 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards celebration. These outstanding graduates are reshaping industries and strengthening communities — come hear their stories and build connections that could shape your future! New this year — held at 9 Prime, West Chester's grandest steakhouse with exquisite hors d'oeuvres, including a seafood display, and an assortment of beer, wine, and specialty cocktails.
2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees:
Mark Barnes '93 (College of Business & Public Affairs)
Debra D. Castaldo '78 (College of Arts & Sciences)
Danny E. Hale '68, M'74 (College of Health Sciences)
Sunday, April 27th
- WCU Wind Ensemble Concert
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Cost: Free (no tickets required)
Location: Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre (Swope Music Building, 817 S High St, West Chester, PA)
Event Details: Concluding its performances for the year, the Wind Ensemble presents an eclectic offering of compositions. Pennsylvania composer, Rob Traugh's Sparke and Fire and Benjamin Britten's Passacaglia from Peter Grimes open the concert. Elizabeth Pfaffe then joins the Wind Ensemble for a performance of Zirk, a concerto for horn and wind ensemble by Scott Boerma. The Wind Ensemble closes its season with John Mackey's epic Wine Dark Sea.
- WCU Brass Ensembles Concert
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: Free (no tickets required)
Location: Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre (Swope Music Building, 817 S High St, West Chester, PA)
Event Details: This event will feature performances by our talented brass students, showcasing a wide range of music from classical to contemporary pieces. The concert will include performances by various brass ensembles, such as duets, trios, quartets, and larger groups. Expect to hear the rich tones of trumpets, trombones, French horns, and tubas as they come together to create an unforgettable musical experience. Each ensemble has been diligently preparing to deliver a performance that highlights their skill and passion for music.
PARKING INFORMATION
All student lots are free on the weekend, including after 4 pm on Friday. Additionally, the Student Recreation Center Garage is a daily parking garage with a daily fee of $1.50 per hour. You can find more parking information here.
Campus Map >>
Visiting? Check out places to stay in West Chester here.
WCU CAMPUS STORE HOURS
Friday, April 25th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 26th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday, April 27th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Online Ordering >>
Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement, alumni@wcufoundation.org or 610-436-2813.
REGISTRATION & REFUND POLICY
Registration will remain open for Alumni Weekend 2025 events through Tuesday, April 22, 2025. If you need to cancel your registration, please request a refund by emailing alumni@wcufoundation.org prior to Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 11:59 pm. No refunds will be offered if requests are received after this date.