We work around the clock to put on the best possible events for our alumni and greater College community year-round.
Bay to Bay Service Days
Throughout the Month of April 2025
Bay to Bay Service Days empowers alumni, students and employees nationwide to give back to local communities through service projects across the country. Hundreds have registered, reconnected with fellow alumni and made an impact!
Lead a Project
If you’d like to lead a future Bay to Bay project or service activity any other time of the year, please email us at alumnioffice@smcm.edu.
Spring Break-a-Sweat
April 11, 2026
Gather with teammates of yesteryear to compete in reunion games versus SMCM varsity athletes. Once you've established the generational dominance, cheer on the varsity teams as they compete against visiting conference teams.
Almost Alumni Cookout
May 13, 2026
The Alumni Association wants to celebrate you, Senior Class!
Stop by the Alumni Center lunch right off the grill, a free sweet treat and your senior gift. The first 50 seniors to check in at the cookout will ALSO receive a special bonus surprise. It’s the perfect addition to your Beach Day fun!
Chapter Events & Seahawks on the Road
Year-round
We travel the country throughout the year to connect with as many alumni as possible. Join us to learn about exciting developments taking place on campus, enjoy great food, drinks and lively conversation. Events will be shared in our monthly email newsletters or via direct invites to local alums.
Past Tours & Events
Casual Gatherings
Year-round
A little calmer, casual and quiet. Join us for a quick bite, a nice drink and unique opportunities to engage with the College. Events may be shared in our monthly email newsletters or via direct invites to local alums.
Connect with us at alumnioffice@smcm.edu if you have a great venue or event to share!
Alumni Weekend
June 11-14, 2026
We invite all alumni along with their families and friends to return to the river where it all began annually each June. Enjoy live music, unforgettable sunsets, surprise weather, waterfront recreation and more at the most popular alumni gathering of the year.
Governor's Cup Yacht Race
July 31 - August 1, 2026
Experience the oldest and longest-running overnight sailboat race on the Chesapeake Bay! Whether you're participating in the race or just plan on joining in the shoreside celebrations, it's bound to be an unforgettable weekend. Enjoy live music, shoreside entertainment, SoMD food trucks and more.
Hawktoberfest Homecoming & Family Weekend
October 16-17, 2026
Join over 1,500 students, parents and community members for a weekend full of fall festivities and fun! Hawktoberfest is the College's combined homecoming and family weekend celebration that takes full advantage of crisp autumn weather at the changing of the season.
Giving Tuesday
December 1, 2026
St. Mary’s College of Maryland embraced Giving Tuesday in 2014 and has raised over $2 million on this global day of giving thanks to supporters like you. How do we do it? We run our very own blockbuster grassroots fundraising campaigns, the Alumni Council Challenge and the student-centric Allan Challenge.
