Wentworth Weekend

Schedule of Events:

Friday, October 18, 2024

• 10:30 AM
  Campus Tour starting in CEIS Lobby
  Take a guided tour of campus with our Admissions Tour Staff!

• 12:30 PM
  Campus Tour starting in CEIS Lobby
  Take a guided tour of campus with our Admissions Tour Staff!
• 1:00 - 4:00 PM
  Campus Community Fest
  The event will include campus resource fair, presentations and activities from the 5 schools, music, food and crafting/fall activities
• 8:00 PM
  Campus Entertainment in CEIS LOBBY (FREE)

Saturday, October 19, 2024

• 9:00 AM
  Coffee with President Thompson in CEIS Lobby
  Kick off the morning with coffee with President Mark Thompson! Mingle with other guests of the weekend and staff members of WIT. 

• 11:00 AM
  1974 50th Class Reunion & Legacy Family Recognition with President Thompson in CEIS Lobby 
  Class of 1974 graduates and Legacy Families (alumni with current students/graduates and families with two or more Wentworth students) are invited to a special morning reception with President Thompson, senior leadership and the Lifetime Engagement team. 1974 graduates will be inducted into the Black & Gold Society, celebrating the 50th anniversary of their graduation from Wentworth.
• 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  Campus Tours starting in CEIS Lobby
  Take a guided tour of campus with our Admissions Tour Staff. Tours will leave every 10-15 mins. 

• 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  Fall Carnival and BBQ on the Quad
  Join us for a fun afternoon on campus! We will be hosting a BBQ lunch, music featuring our on-campus radio station, carnival games and activities, and more!

• 11:00 AM
  Wentworth Women’s Volleyball Game vs. Curry College in Tansey Gym

• 11:30 AM
  Alumni Panel "Where Are They Now" in Blount Auditorium
  Where can your Wentworth degree take you? Join us for a panel discussion with alumni to hear about how their experiences at Wentworth prepared them for their lives and careers after graduation.

• 12:30 PM
  Wentworth Men’s Soccer Game vs. Gordon College on Sweeney Field

• 1:30 PM
  Student Pitch Competition & Market Place in Watson Auditorium
  Mark your calendars for the second annual Leopard Launch Pitch Competition, brought to you by Accelerate, Wentworth’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center! In this high-energy, Wentworth Weekend highlight, student entrepreneurs will take the stage to pitch their innovative startups to a panel of alumni in just five minutes, competing for three different cash prizes. Right after, the audience can dive into the Leopard Launch marketplace, where even more student founders will be showcasing and selling their products and services. Cast your vote for the fan favorite and experience the next generation of Wentworth’s innovators in action!

• 3:30 PM
  Wentworth Women’s Soccer Game vs. Gordon College on Sweeny Field

• 8:00 PM
  Blue Man Group - Charles Play House 74 Warrenton St, Boston, MA 02116 | $25 Per Person
  “Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind, and unleash your spirit. Combining chaos, paint, drums, airborne marshmallows and an art gallery taken over by three men painted blue that can only be described after as “I don’t even know where to begin.” If you’re ready to see what can barely be described, see for yourself”
  Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance. Ticket purchasing links will be sent out after registration confirmation to be purchased through our ticketing system

Sunday, October 20, 2024

• 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Continental Breakfast in Beatty Pavilion
  Stop by our breakfast before heading home or into the city for the day! Coffee and light refreshments will be available in the morning. Tickets for Sunday's off campus activities will also be available for pick up if you have not already picked them up throughout the weekend.

• 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  View Boston 360 Experience (Prudential Center)* | $20 Per Person
  View Boston is a 360° taste of the city, offering breathtaking views atop of  the Prudential Center the tallest building in New England.
  Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance. Ticket purchasing links will be sent out after registration confirmation to be purchased through our ticketing system
• 11:00 AM
  Duck Boat Tour | $20 Per Person
  Enjoy a Boston staple! Join us for a Duck Boat tour of the city! The boat leaves at 11am sharp. Attendees are responsible for getting to the Prudential Center themselves. Parking will be available at WIT for the whole weekend, you may leave your car here on campus while you attend this event.
  Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance. Ticket purchasing links will be sent out after registration confirmation to be purchased through our ticketing system

Have Any Questions?

Please email The Wentworth Weekend Team - wentworthweekend@wit.edu