Reunion Weekend

A. No—all alumni, their guests, and friends of the school are welcome to join in for a day or for the whole weekend.

A. Stop by check-in in the Simon Student Center (below Ford Hall). You'll receive an updated schedule for the weekend, your dorm room assignment/room key (if applicable), and other materials.

A. Please plan to arrive by 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, or 6 p.m. Saturday. If you arrive after the Registration table has closed, contact Campus Safety at 717-328-1111 to gain access to your dorm room. While we make every effort to accommodate walk-ins, please know there may not be any dorm rooms available. If you arrive after hours and there are rooms available, you won't be able to gain access to a dorm room until the next morning when registration is open.

A. The schedule will be posted soon at mercersburg.edu/reunion-weekend. Updates and additions will be posted as they become available.

A. If you don't have a guest or didn't pay the fee for single occupancy, you will be assigned a roommate, and every effort will be made to house you with one of your classmates. If you're a late registrant or a "walk-in," please note that dorm accommodation will likely be unavailable. 

A: Each room will have basic amenities: a twin bed (or two if it's a double room), sheets, a blanket, a small pillow, a towel, and a washcloth. Toiletries and hangers are not provided. There are no phones or fans in the rooms. All bathrooms are communal. Sleeping bags, air mattresses, and pillows are allowed for young children, and children not using a bed will not be charged the dorm fee when they stay with a paying adult. Remember: this is dorm living! If you have room in your car or suitcase, we would recommend bringing an extra blanket or pillows to add some comfort. The rooms have central air; as you aren’t able to control the temperature in your room, we recommend that you bring extra bedding or some layers for sleeping.

A. Yes. RV parking is available in the lot next to the Hale Field House, though there are no water or electricity hook-ups. You may also want to consider bringing a tent and camping out!

A. Check out a list of local hotels and beds-and-breakfasts.

A. Not at all. Each meal will include gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. If you have other dietary restrictions, please provide them when you register online—or email reunions@mercersburg.edu.

A. Absolutely! Many of the weekend's events are family friendly, and Mercersburg Summer Programs sponsors a Legacy Campout on Saturday night. Your child or grandchild (age 7-14) can have an overnight experience on back campus that will give them a taste of Mercersburg Adventure Camp.

A. Childcare is available for children up to 12 years of age at First United Daycare on Thursday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 to 11 p.m. The fee of $30 per child (per evening) includes dinner and snacks. You'll be able to sign up for childcare on the Reunion Weekend registration form, and you’ll be required to complete an information form and waiver provided by the Daycare.

A. The pool, basketball courts, squash center, fitness center, and tennis center will be available for use. Be sure to pick up a schedule with facility hours of operation when you visit check-in in the Simon Student Center or find the hours posted at mercersburg.edu/reunion-weekend.

A. Mercersburg Academy is a tobacco-free, marijuana-free, and drug-free campus. Smoking and e-cigarette use are not permitted anywhere on campus. Practice reasonable alcohol consumption at all times. Alcohol consumption is not permitted in the hallways of dormitories and no glass containers are permitted on campus. At events hosted by the school in which alcohol is served, licensed bartenders are required by law to limit consumption and will do so should you appear to be inebriated. Should you choose to bring alcohol to campus, you are fully responsible for outcomes related to any and all cases of over consumption of said alcohol.

A. In the case of inclement weather, alternative locations for outdoor events will be posted at mercersburg.edu/reunion-weekend.

A. Feel free to park behind Traylor Hall, next to the Burgin Center, along Sycamore Lane, in the spaces next to the Irvine Memorial Chapel, next to the Hale Field House, or in any other spaces on campus not marked as reserved or handicapped. Handicapped parking will be available in designated spaces around the quad. (Please observe the signs that restrict parking in the grass in certain areas.) If you haven't been back to campus in a while, please note that the traffic flow around the quad is one-way.

A. Most of campus has wireless Internet. The wireless network is called "Mercersburg," and you'll be prompted to register your device and review the terms of service before you log on. Please pick up information at check-in in the Simon Student Center about how to access the network.

A. Plan to dress comfortably throughout the weekend, and don't forget athletic attire if you plan to swim, play tennis or squash, or participate in the morning workouts. Alumni and their guests typically dress in business casual or semi-formal attire for the Alumni Council kickoff dinner on Thursday and the class dinner on Saturday.

A. Sunscreen, refillable water bottle, lawn chair for class tents, umbrella, Pack 'n Play or air mattress (if bringing infants or toddlers), decorations for your class tent, and athletic equipment (if you plan to bike). Remember that dorm rooms are not like hotel rooms ... basic linens will be provided (pillow, sheets, blanket, towel, and washcloth), but please bring your own toiletries and personal items. Extra linens are not available. 

A.  Pets are not allowed in classrooms, office areas, dorms, or other school buildings. Pets are permissible on campus for Reunion Weekend if you are coming for the day or have off campus lodging. If you’re bringing your pet to campus, it should be licensed and have a current immunization record. Damage done by pets to Academy property will be the financial responsibility of the owner of the pets. Please remember, you must clean up after your dog. In addition, all pets on campus must be on a leash with their owner at all times. Pets should not be left unattended.

A. We'll miss you! Various aspects of the weekend will be covered on the @mburgalumni social media channels (Facebook and Instagram, plus @mercersburgacademy on Facebook and @mercersburg on Instagram and Twitter) and with the hashtag #MburgReunion.