Senior Class 2026

Senior Class Gift Campaign

Every year, the senior class raises money through the Senior Class Gift Campaign. This philanthropic tradition leaves your class’ legacy on campus. Philanthropy is the act of supporting something you love with your time, talent, and treasure — paying it forward as other

Captains have done for you. By making a donation through Class Glass, Senior Week event, or Legacy Brick, you are supporting the campaign!

Senior Week Bundles

The Silver Bundle includes an exclusive toast at President and Mrs. Kelly's House, Club CNU, plus everything included in the Blue Bundle. The ultimate ticket to unlock the full experience. Limited to 300 spots—reserve yours now

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The Blue Bundle offers an exciting lineup of events, including access to the Alumni Launch, Grad Fest - Theme Meal, and a Senior Class T-Shirt. Plus, come join us at the free experiences as well!

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Browse all of the Senior Week activities or show your support with a senior class t-shirt. Customize your Senior Week experience so that it is just right for you.

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Senior Week Schedule

🟢 Free Experience

🔵 Blue and Silver Bundles

⚪ Silver Bundle Exclusive

Monday, May

11^th

🟢Grad Dash

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Towne Bank Stadium

Join us for a color run around campus, the first 100 seniors to attend will receive a free t-shirt!

🔵Alumni Launch

6 - 8 p.m. on the side lawn of the Klich Alumni House

The kick off to Senior Week! Come out to network with our regional and affinity Alumni Chapter members

⚪Club CNU: Miami Beach Club

9 - 11 p.m. in the Black Box of Peebles Theatre

This year the theme is Miami Beach Club, Don’t miss a night of 2000's nostalgia! Complete with a blacklight, DJ, snacks, and a cashless bar. Also available for purchase as á la carte.

Tuesday, May

12^th

🔵 BINGO

1:30 - 3 p.m. in the DSU Ballroom

Try your best to get a winning bingo card to win awesome prizes for life post-graduation

🟢 Grad Fest Activities

5 - 8 p.m. in Ferguson Center Loop

All of OSI Bests! Fireside Lounges, Graduation Cap Decorating, and a Petting Zoo

🔵 Grad Fest Dinner and Dessert

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Peebles Theatre Lobby

Stop by and grab a bite to eat during the Grad Fest Activities. This is the rain location for Cap Decorating if Grad Fest is rained out.

🟢 Library Game Night

8 - 10 p.m. in the Trible Library

Join us for a game night and spend one last late-night in Trible Library

Wednesday, May

13^th

Gif of President Kelly Wednesday Walk selfie, people at a reception in the Klich Alumni House, and student raising a glass at Three Oaks, the President's residence

🟢 Wednesday Walk with President Kelly

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. All Across Campus

President Kelly will be holding a Seniors edition of the Wednesday Walk taking a photo with the 2026 class numbers ending at the Klich Alumni House for coffee

🟢 Captains Coffee & Doughnuts

7:30 - 9 a.m. in the Alumni House

Following the walk, seniors will gather for fresh doughnuts and warm coffee, offering a relaxed moment to explore the Alumni House

⚪ Senior Class Gift Toast

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Three Oaks, the President's residence

A final sunset toast at the President's Residence to celebrate the Class of 2026 with refreshments!

Limited to 300 seniors

Other Ways to Engage

Leave your legacy on campus with a custom brick paver on the Great Lawn or at the Gregory P. Klich Alumni House. Order today to guarantee it is in the ground by Commencement.

Leave Your Legacy

When you give, you fuel unforgettable experiences, open new doors for students, and strengthen the traditions that make Christopher Newport one of a kind. You can choose to support scholarships, athletics, academics, or the areas of greatest need, your generosity creates real impact right here on campus.