8:00 AM SRU Admissions Open House Do you have a family member interested in attending SRU? Come before the picnic for an on-campus Open House to "Experience the Difference" at Slippery Rock University!
Meet with faculty from your academic major, learn about the admission process, tour campus, and enjoy a complimentary lunch. Admissions guests must pre-register at https://admission.sru.edu/portal/OpenHouses
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM SGA Bookstore Open, Smith Student Center Stop by the official SGA Bookstore to stock up on all of your SRU merchandise needs.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Rock The ARC The Aebersold Recreation Center (ARC) is an 82,000 square-foot, state of the art fitness facility which includes an Aquatic Center, climbing wall, fitness mezzanine, gyms and fitness center. Alumni and their guests are invited to use the facility at no-charge during Alumni Summer Social
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Golden Graduate Brunch Are you celebrating or have you already celebrated your 50th reunion? Join us for a special brunch for graduates 1976 and earlier, highlighting those celebrating their:
The Vintage Vault Holding on to Slippery Rock nostalgia and not sure what to do with it? Bring your items for safe keeping in the Alumni House or the University Archives. Each year, alumni and friends donate many items for us to preserve and carry the torch of tradition to the next generation. Items on display often serve as a historical research piece for our students, a walk down memory lane for visitors and a treasure trove of insight to the Slippery Rock of days gone by.
10:00 AM Tri Sigma Brunch, Weisenfluh Dining Hall Register Here
11:00 AM Campus Tour, Departs from the Alumni House
12:00 - 1:00 PM Faculty & Staff Mix and Mingle, Rocky's, RMS Student Center Stop by Rocky’s and visit with various faculty and staff to find out what’s new at The Rock.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Alumni Summer Social: Alumni, Family & Friends Picnic, The Quad
SRU Alumni Family & Friends Picnic on the Quad. A fun, welcoming day back on campus for alumni, families, and friends of all ages!
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon featuring yard games on the Quad, perfect for a little friendly competition and family fun. Kids can dive into a variety of engaging activities designed just for them, while everyone has the chance to take photos with Rocky and capture a special SRU memory.
3:00 PM Summer Session Following the picnic lunch, add a sense of adventure with a campus scavenger hunt, encouraging guests to explore familiar landmarks and discover new corners of campus along the way or experience other optional activities, including a planetarium show and a guided nature walk at the Macoskey Center—offering a chance to unwind, learn, and enjoy the natural beauty of SRU.
Bring your school spirit for a full day of connection, exploration, and community on the Quad and beyond
4:30 PM Reunion on the Rocks Featuring stops at all your favorite watering holes, with some new fan favorites added in! Participants will transported from the Alumni House and visit the Steele Mill, Big Rail Brewing and MLH Distillery, concluding at the North Country Brewing. Registration fee applies and includes a beverage at each stop, as well as snacks at Big Rail Brewing and North Country Brewing. Advanced registration required.
Sunday, June 14
12:05 PM - SRU Day at PNC Park Pirates vs. Marlins
Join us for our annual day at the ballpark, with a special appearance by Rocky, prior to the Pirates and Phillies game! The Rock Nation is encouraged to select seats in the Left Field seating area, sections130-138, but all that register through the official link will receive a Pirates/Slippery Rock co-branded jersey and the add-on of their choice: a pre-game drink in the Left Field Lounge or loaded stadium credit.
