Can I offer different ticket prices for reunion years or donors?

Yes, Eventbrite allows you to create multiple custom ticket types. You can easily set up early-bird pricing, VIP packages for donors, or special rates for different graduating classes to tailor your alumni registration.

How can I manage RSVPs for a free alumni networking event?

You can set up free tickets to use Eventbrite as an RSVP tool. This lets you build a guest list, track attendance projections, and communicate with attendees before the event, all without charging for tickets.

Is it possible to collect donations during the registration process?

Yes, you can add a donation ticket type to your event listing. This allows alumni to contribute to a fundraising campaign or scholarship fund when they register for your event, streamlining your development efforts.

How do I communicate event updates to registered alumni?

Our platform includes email marketing tools to easily contact your attendees. You can send reminders, share parking information, or send a thank-you message after the event directly from your Eventbrite dashboard.

Can we sell tickets at the door for last-minute attendees?

Absolutely. The Eventbrite Organizer app lets you sell tickets on-site. You can accept secure payments with our Tap to Pay feature, making it easy for alumni who decide to join at the last minute.

How do I promote my alumni event to a wider audience?

Use Eventbrite's marketing tools to share your event on social media like Facebook and Instagram. Our platform can also help your event get discovered by people in your area searching for things to do.

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How to Organize & Sell Tickets for an Alumni Event

Eventbrite makes it easy to sell alumni event tickets, manage RSVPs, and create a memorable reunion for your school or organization. Our platform has everything you need to bring your community together.

How to host a successful alumni event

If you're wondering how to host an alumni event that resonates, it starts with clear goals. Are you aiming for a casual networking mixer, a formal fundraising gala, or a multi-day homecoming weekend? Defining your event's purpose will guide all your decisions, from venue selection to your ticketing strategy.

Once you have a vision, focus on the details that make alumni feel valued. Secure a nostalgic venue, like a campus landmark, and plan activities that encourage connection. Your ticketing and registration process should be just as seamless. An intuitive alumni event platform makes it easy for guests to sign up, whether they're recent graduates or from the class of '75.

Here’s how to bring it all together:

Set up your event page: Create a professional-looking page with all the details in minutes.
Create ticket types: Offer early-bird pricing, VIP packages for major donors, or group tickets for reunion classes.
Promote your event: Use our email and social media tools to reach your entire alumni network.
Manage attendees: Easily track your alumni registration list and send updates leading up to the event.

Your all-in-one alumni event platform

From the first announcement to the final thank-you note, we provide the tools for a seamless reunion.

Simple Event Setup

Build a professional event page in minutes. Add your school's branding, event schedule, and location details to get your alumni event live and ready for registrations.

Flexible Ticketing

Manage your alumni event ticketing with ease. Create different ticket tiers, like 'Golden Anniversary' packages or 'Young Alumni' discounts, and track sales in real time.

Smooth Attendee Experience

Provide a simple registration process for all your graduates. Attendees get instant ticket confirmation and scannable QR codes for a fast check-in on event day.

Why choose Eventbrite for your alumni event?

Join the creators who use our tools to connect with a global community of more than 89M monthly average users.

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Reconnect with Your Network

Use our email marketing tools to send beautiful invitations and updates. Our integration with Facebook and Instagram helps you spread the word and reach alumni where they're already active.

Long tables set for a formal alumni dinner in a large hall.

Streamline Alumni Registration

Simplify how you manage RSVPs and attendee information. Guests can register easily from any device, and you can track numbers from your dashboard, making planning for catering and seating charts straightforward.

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Effortless Day-of Management

Use the Eventbrite Organizer app to scan QR-code tickets for quick check-ins. You can also securely sell tickets at the door using Tap to Pay, ensuring no one misses out on the reunion.

Tools designed for every alumni gathering

Whether you're planning a small department get-together or a campus-wide homecoming, our features help you manage every detail.

A large crowd of people on a university campus during an alumni homecoming event.

Custom Ticket Tiers

Create paid tickets, free RSVPs, or donation tickets. Offer special pricing for different graduating classes or fundraising levels to suit any type of alumni event.

Integrated Marketing Suite

Promote your event with our email tools and social media integrations. Reach your alumni base easily and track which channels are driving the most registrations.

Mobile Check-in App

Welcome your guests with the Eventbrite Organizer app. Scan tickets, look up attendees by name, and get a real-time pulse on attendance right from your phone.

Sales & Attendance Reports

Access detailed analytics to understand your event's performance. See your ticket sales, attendee demographics, and more to help plan future alumni events.

Eventbrite checked off a lot of boxes. Not just for us but for our community.Ashley Louise, Founder of Ladies Get Paid

It’s the best marketing tool that we have. It’s 100 percent responsible for our uptick in business.Matt Orlove, ORLOVE

We love how easy Eventbrite makes it for us to track our attendees.Amanda Ashley Rodriguez, Program Director, Girls Rock! Rochester

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Ready to bring your alumni together?

Create your event page and start selling tickets in minutes. Eventbrite has all the tools you need to host a reunion that everyone will remember.