College Events and Signature Programs

Collaborating with campus partners to create an annual calendar of activity with special attention on the College’s signature events.

Signature Events Happening This Season

Founders’ Day

On February 5 we celebrate the founding of Ursinus College and bring our community together to celebrate all things Ursinus! It’s never too late to celebrate Founders’ Day, visit our virtual celebration today.

Bear2Bear Benefit and Bash

The Bear2Bear Benefit and Bash is held each April to raise money and awareness for the College’s Bear2Bear Student Emergency Fund. Join us virtually on April 15, 2021.

Commencement

More information about the class of 2021 and class of 2020 commencement ceremonies is available here.

Athletic Camps

We are hopeful to be able to operate our youth athletic camps in summer 2021. At this time, we are unable to open registrations but understand that many are beginning to plan for summer 2021. View our camp dates and interest list for summer 2021.

COVID-19 Update:

At Ursinus we have been constantly consulting and evaluating state and county guidelines on gathering sizes and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are currently on campus for in-person instruction this spring and the health and safety of the entire community is our top priority. With this in mind, the College will not host guests on-campus or rent facilities to external groups through May 2021.

College Events & Signature Programs

Plans a comprehensive events calendar that aligns with the College’s mission
Plans major fundraising events and hosts external programs that generate revenue and enhance the College’s visibility
Schedules campus spaces and manages the campus master calendar

Each May we gather to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates during the Commencement ceremony.

In 2019, more than 250 guests were in attendance for Bear2Bear Benefit & Bash, which raised approximately $200,000 for the Bear2Bear Student Emergency Fund.

First year students gather in Bomberger for the Convocation ceremony.

Current scholarship recipients connect with scholarship donors for an evening of food and conversation during our annual Scholarship Dinner.

In 2019, more than 250 guests were in attendance for Bear2Bear Benefit & Bash, which raised approximately $200,000 for the Bear2Bear Student Emergency Fund.

Graduates will gather as a class for one last time in Bomberger Memorial Hall during the Baccalaureate ceremony the evening before Commencement.

Greek organizations welcome back their alumni members during Homecoming weekend each fall.

The evening before Commencement graduates and their families gather together in Bomberger Hall for an inspirational, interfaith celebration.

Each May we gather to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates during the Commencement ceremony.

The Bear2Bear Benefit and Bash is held each April to raise money and awareness for the College’s Bear2Bear Student Emergency Fund.

The college welcomes alumni back to campus every fall for a full weekend Homecoming & Reunion events.

In 2019, more than 250 guests were in attendance for Bear2Bear Benefit & Bash, which raised approximately $200,000 for the Bear2Bear Student Emergency Fund.

Phi Beta Kappa faculty marshals induct new members during their annual induction ceremony each spring.

A long standing commencement tradition, graduates process behind a bagpiper into a tent on the Berman front lawn.

The College hosts the Bear2Bear Benefit and Bash every April to raise awareness and support for the Bear2Bear Student Emergency Fund.

Each May we gather to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates during the Commencement ceremony.

Each August faculty and staff welcome first year students to the Ursinus community in Bomberger Hall during Convocation. Students exit Bomberger and pass through a gauntlet of faculty and staff.

Each May we celebrate the achievements of our graduates during our Commencement ceremony.

Current scholarship recipients connect with scholarship donors for an evening of food and conversation during our annual Scholarship Dinner.

Each May we celebrate the achievements of our graduates during our Commencement ceremony.

The Bear2Bear Benefit and Bash is held each April to raise money and awareness for the College’s Bear2Bear Student Emergency Fund.

The college welcomes alumni back to campus every fall for a full weekend Homecoming & Reunion events.

Faculty don their academic regalia to send off the graduates during Commencement every May.

Each August faculty and staff welcome first year students to the Ursinus community in Bomberger Hall during Convocation.

Connecting alumni for a weekend of fun, food and cheering on the Bears!

In 2019, more than 250 guests were in attendance for Bear2Bear Benefit & Bash, which raised approximately $200,000 for the Bear2Bear Student Emergency Fund.

Classmates reconnect through our annual Homecoming & Reunion weekend.

Phi Beta Kappa welcomes a new group of students through their annual induction ceremony.

Homecoming & Reunion weekend brings Bears of all ages together for great food, games and more!