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Summer Send-Offs

Morehouse College hosts send-off events, welcoming new students and families into a legacy of excellence, leadership, and brotherhood spanning over 150 years.

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Each summer, we proudly continue a cherished Morehouse tradition — Alumni Send-Off Receptions — to welcome our newest Men of Morehouse and their families into the brotherhood.

Hosted by alumni and parents across the country, these gatherings offer incoming and transfer students a warm and personal introduction to the Morehouse community before they even step foot on campus.

Here’s what makes our Alumni Send-Offs so special:

Connect Locally: Students and families meet Morehouse alumni, College representatives, and fellow first-year and transfer students in an intimate, supportive setting.
Ask Questions, Share Stories: Students and parents get the chance to learn from those who’ve walked the path before — from alumni who’ve graduated to current students and recent grads.
Begin the Brotherhood: These events mark the first official step in each student’s journey to becoming a Man of Morehouse.
Build Community: Students start forming bonds that will carry them through their time at Morehouse and beyond.
Support for Families: Parents meet fellow parents and gain insight into the network of support surrounding their sons.

These receptions aren’t just a celebration of what’s ahead — they’re a powerful reminder that when you join Morehouse, you gain a family for life.

Find a Send-Off

Below is a list of cities where you can find a Freshmen Send-Off event happening near you.
**This listing is updated as the dates are confirmed.

Baltimore Alumni Association

Baltimore Alumni Association Summer Send-Off
Date: 07/25/2026
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00PM
Location: Baltimore, ...

Bay Area Alumni Association

SpelHouse Bay Area Summer BBQ
Date: 07/11/2026
Time: 12:00PM -5:00PM
Location: Castro Valley, CA

Brooklyn/Queens/Long Island Alumni Association

BQLI Welcome to the House 2026

Date: 06/27/2026
Time: 12:0 0PM-4:0 0PM
Location: Jamaica, NY

Cincinnati Alumni Association

Cincinnati/Dayton Alumni Summer Send-Off
Date: 07/12/2026
Time: 2:00PM-5:00PM
Location: Cincinnati, OH

Detroit Alumni Association

Detroit Alumni New Student Orientation and Alumni Cookout
Date: 07/25/2026
Time: Noon-6:00PM
Location: Southfield, MI

DC Metro Area Alumni Association

DMV SpelHouse Send-Off
Date: 07/26/26
Time: 12:00PM-4:00PM
Location: Oxon Hill, MD

Greater Los Angeles Alumni Association

Greater Los Angeles Spelhouse Send-Off
Date: 08/02/2026
Time: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: Playa Vista, ...

Greater Orlando Alumni Association

SpelHouse Annual Summer Sendoff
Date: 07/19/2026
Time: Noon-4:00PM
Location: Orlando, ...

Milwaukee Alumni Association

Milwaukee Alumni Association Summer Send-Off
Date: 8/01/2026
Time: 1:00PM
Location: Mequon, WI

New Orleans Alumni Association

Nola SpelHouse Summer Send-Off
Date:: 07/19/2026
Time:1:00PM-4:00PM
Location: New Orleans, LA

Northern New Jersey Alumni Association

Northern New Jersey Alumni Summer Send-Off
Date: 07/12/2026
Time: 1:00 PM -4:00 PM
Location: Newark, NJ

San Diego Alumni Association

San Diego Alumni Back-To-School Send-Off
Date: 07/26/2026
Time: 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Location: San Diego, CA