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Freshmen 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.
Welcome to the House!
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:
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Connect Locally: Students and families meet Morehouse alumni, College representatives, and fellow first-year and transfer students in an intimate, supportive setting.
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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.
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Begin the Brotherhood: These events mark the first official step in each student’s journey to becoming a Man of Morehouse.
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Build Community: Students start forming bonds that will carry them through their time at Morehouse and beyond.
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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
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Baltimore Alumni Association
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Baltimore Summer Send-Off
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 1:00PM-7:00PM
Location: Reisterstown, MD

Bay Area Alumni Association
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Annual SpelHouse Summer Picnic
Date: Saturday, July19, 2025
Time: 12:00-5:00PM
Location: Castro Valley, CA

Carolina Triangle Alumni Association
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Charleston Alumni Association
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Charlotte Alumni Association
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Chicago Alumni Association
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Chicago Spelhouse Back to School Cookout
Date: Saturday, August 2 2025
Time: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: Chicago,IL

Cincinnati/Dayton Alumni Association
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DC Metro Area Alumni Association
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DMV SpelHouse Send-Off
Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 1:00PM
Location: Oxon Hill, MD

Detroit Alumni Association
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SpelHouse Detroit New Student Orientation and Alumni Cookout
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time: 12:00-6:00 PM
Location: Southfield, MI

Greater Orlando Alumni Association
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Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 12:00PM-4:00PM
Location: Orlando, FL

Hampton Roads Alumni Association
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Houston Alumni Association
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Summer Send-Off
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 5:00-8:00 PM
Location: Houston, TX

Huntsville Alumni Association
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Macon / Middle Georgia Alumni Association
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Summer Send-Off
Date: Sunday, 07/27/2025
Time: 3:00-8:00 PM
Location: Macon, GA

Memphis Alumni Association
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Morehouse Alumni Send-Off Brunch
Date: Saturday, 07/19/2025
Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Location: Memphis, TN

Miami / Ft. Lauderdale Alumni Association
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Picnic with a Purpose
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 1:30-5:30 PM
Location: Plantation, FL

Nashville Alumni Association
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New Orleans Alumni Association
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New York Alumni Association
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Northern New Jersey Alumni Association
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2025 Freshman Summer Send-Off
Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
Location: West Orange, NJ

Philadelphia Alumni Association
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San Diego Alumni Association
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St. Louis Morehouse Alumni Association
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Tampa Alumni Association
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Cincinnati/Dayton