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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.

Atlanta Alumni Association

Atlanta Alumni Summer Send-Off
Date: 08/02/2026
Time: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: Atlanta, ...

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

Charlotte Alumni Association

Charlotte Fresmhen Summer Send-Off
Date: 7/26/26
Time: 3:00PM-5:00PM
Location: Charlotte, NC

Chicago Alumni Association

Chicago SpelHouse Back to School BBQ
Date: 8/1/2026
Time: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Chicago, IL

Cincinnati Alumni Association

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

Cleveland Alumni Association

Cleveland Alumni Freshmen Summer Send-Off
Date: 8/1/2026
Time: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: Cleveland, OH

Dallas Alumni Association

SpelHouse Freshamen Send-Off
Date: 07/25/2026
Time: 1:00 PM-4:00O PM
Location: Dallas, TX

DC Metro Area Alumni Association

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

Denver Alumni Association

Colorado Freshmen Summer Send-Off
Date: 7/25/2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Denver, CO

Detroit Alumni Association

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

Greater Boston Alumni Association

Morehouse College Freshman Send-Off Cookout
Date: 07/19/2026
Time: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: Quincy, MA

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, ...

Hampton Roads Alumni Association

Hampton Roads Alumni Freshmen Summer-Sendoff
Date: 7/23/2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Chesapeake, VA

Houston Alumni Association

Houston Alumni Freshmen Summer Send-Off
Date: 7/25/2026
Time: 4:00PM-8:00PM
Location: Houston, TX

Huntsville Alumni Association

Summer Send-Off and Casual Kickback
Date: 07/11/26
Time: 5:00AM-8:00AM
Location: Huntsville, AL

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Macon / Middle Georgia Alumni Association

SpelHouse 2026 Summer Send-Off
Date: 8/1/26
Time: 2:00PM-5:00PM
Location: Macon, GA

Memphis Alumni Association

Memphis Alumni Summer Send-Off
Date: 07/18/2026
Time: 2:00PM-4:00OPM
Location: Collierville,TN

Miami Alumni Association

Miami Alumi HBCU Picnic
Date: 7/25/2026
Time: 2:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Location: Miami Gardens, FL

Milwaukee Alumni Association

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

Nashville Alumni Association

Nasvhille Alumni Freshmen Summer Send-Off
Date: 08/2/2026
Time: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Location: Nashville, TN

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New Orleans Alumni Association

Nola SpelHouse Summer Send-Off
Date:: 07/25/2026
Time: 1:00PM-4:00PM
Location: New Orleans, LA

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New York Alumni Association

The Summer Send-Off Cookout
Date: 07/18/2026
Time: 4:00 PM-10:00 PM
Location: New York, NY

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

Philadelphia Alumni Association

Freshman Summer Send-Off
Date: 08/02/2026
Time: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: Abington, PA

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

Triangle Alumni Association

Triangle Alumni Association Freshmen Summer Send-Off
Date: 8/2/26
Time: 2:00PM-6:00PM
Location: Raleigh, NC

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