Alumni Weekend

Alumni Weekend

June 20-21, 2025

Connect with fellow alum and celebrate Corban’s legacy of educating Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ at 90th Anniversary Alumni Weekend!

We hope you’ll plan to participate in this event! It’s a great opportunity to visit your alma mater, reconnect with classmates and faculty, and explore some of your favorite Salem attractions.

Registration includes all meals, snacks, and on-campus activities for the weekend:
Ages 19 and Up: $75
Ages 5-18: $30
Ages 4 and Under: FREE

Can’t attend the full weekend? Join us for Friday or Saturday only!

One-Day Pricing:
Ages 19 and Up: $50
Ages 5-18: $20
Ages 4 and Under: FREE

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ONE DAY OR THE FULL WEEKEND

Friday Evening Option:
You can also opt to join us for Friday evening only for $10 per person. Participate in:

  • 7:00 p.m. Chapel time featuring President John Mark Yeats and Church on the Hill Worship Team
  • 8:00 p.m. Dessert Social & Fellowship
  • 9:00 p.m. Evening Kickball Tournament (Chick Fil A available for purchase)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FRIDAY EVENING ONLY

Schedule

This weekend is designed with lots of activities for you to choose from to make the most of your visit and personalize your time to what you and your family prefer.

*Schedule subject to change as details are finalized.

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Guest Check-In

Psalm Center

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Coffee Shop Open

Common Grounds, Pavilion

4:00 – 5:45 p.m.

Supervised Kids’ Activities

Prewitt Van Gilder (PVG)

4:15 – 4:30 p.m.

Event Kick-Off

Psalm Center

4:30 – 5:45 p.m.

Gatherings by Decade: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s

Psalm Center

4:30 – 5:45 p.m.

Gatherings by Decade: 00s, 10s, 20s

Prewitt Van Gilder (PVG)

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Reception Dinner by Decade
Connect with fellow alum as well as faculty, staff, and administration.

Dining Hall

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Chapel with President John Mark Yeats and Worship Led by Church on the Hill

Psalm Center

8:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Dessert & Fellowship

Psalm Center Plaza

9:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Evening Activities

Various

 

Kickball Tournament
Chick Fil A tent open with food for purchase

Outdoor Athletic Complex

S’mores & Fireside Gathering

Klatch

Fellowship & Family Headquarters

Prewitt Van Gilder (PVG)

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Coffee Shop Open

Common Grounds, Pavilion

7:00 a.m.

Morning Hike

Meet at Prayer Chapel

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Dining Hall

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Chapel with President John Mark Yeats and Worship Led by Cherry City Worship

Psalm Center

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Breakout Gatherings

TBA

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Campus Tours

Meet at Clock Tower

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

Dining Hall

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Breakout Gatherings

TBA

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Campus Tours

Meet at Clock Tower

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Fellowship

Common Grounds

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Closing Ceremony
Stamp card winners announced, t-shirt giveaway

Psalm Center

3:00 p.m.

Explore Salem on Your Own

*Schedule subject to change as details are finalized.

Breakout Gatherings

Breakout gatherings will feature faculty and community partners sharing insight and encouragement. Confirmed gatherings so far include:

  • Marriage Refresher with Marty and Linda Trammell
  • Estate and Charitable Giving Strategies
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Praying Parents

Family Headquarters

Throughout the weekend, PVG will be available as our family friendly headquarters, offering space for socializing and bouncy house fun for the kids. Bring games and puzzles for indoor or outdoor enjoyment. The kitchen will be available for use, and the video game room will also be open.

Things to Do in Salem

After the event, you are encouraged to spend the remainder of Saturday and Sunday connecting with classmates and faculty in the greater Salem area. Here are some suggested things to do:

Family Fun

Outdoor Adventures

Historical Sites

Coffee & Dining

Click here for a list of some of our favorite local restaurants and coffee shops.

Other Activities

For even more local ideas for your visit, check out the Travel Salem website.

Lodging

Affordable on-campus lodging will be available in the residence halls at the following prices:

  • Ages 19 and Up: $30
  • Ages 5-18: $15
  • Ages 4 and Under: FREE

If you prefer to stay off campus, several nearby hotels offer discounts for Corban guests.

NWCCU ACCREDITATION

Corban University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and completed a Year-Seven Comprehensive (Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness (EIE)) in 2022 for continued accreditation. The comprehensive self-study was followed by an onsite evaluation in October 2022. In February 2023, Corban received reaffirmation of its accreditation for 7 years. Corban University’s last Mid-Cycle Evaluation was fall 2018, and its Policies, Regulations and Financial Review (PRFR) was completed in fall 2021. As of our most recent evaluation, Corban University is compliant with the Standards, Policies, and Eligibility Requirements of the NWCCU.