Golden Graduates...Has It Really Been 50 Years!
2026 will mark fifty years since your graduation from Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University (AAMU).
Each May, AAMU celebrates the milestone anniversary of the Golden Graduates. The Golden Celebration for the Class of 1975 will take place April 30-1, 2026, highlighted by you receiving your Golden Certificate during the Spring Commencement on the beautiful campus of AAMU.
We look forward to honoring and celebrating your class in 2026 as you return to campus on the first weekend in May and again for the Best ReYOUnion Ever, when all classes e return during Homecoming in October.
Registration for the Golden Celebration is available until March 6, 2026 (no exceptions).
If you need further assistance, contact our office at (256) 372-5286 or one of your Class Agents below:
Things You Should Know
*Please note dates/times are subject to change. Last Update: 06/02/2025
Thursday, April 30, 2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Golden Registration Check-in
Ernest Knight Reception Center
Golden Class member will pick-up registration materials, Cap & Gown, Etc... Guest
will just need to use their registration tickets to enter the events.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Golden Experience Reception
Ernest Knight Reception Center
Attire: Bulldogs Casual
Friday, May 1, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Golden Registration Check-in (if needed)
Office of Alumni Affairs
116 Chase Road NE, Huntsville, AL 35811
10:30 AM - 1 PM
Convocation & Wreath Lay Ceremony
Attire: Women (All White) & Men (Black Suit Tie)
2 PM
Founders' Day Luncheon
4:00 PM
Processional Line-Up
Event Center - Women's Volleyball Locker Room
Attire: Golden Cap & Gown, comfortable shoes
5:00 PM
Commencement Ceremony
Golden Class Photo – After Commencement
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Bulldog Wine Down
Embassy Suites - TBA
Saturday, May 10, 2025
TBA
Sunday, May 11, 2025
10:00 AM
Worship Service
St. John AME Church
229 Church ST NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Please note that your registration includes a Cap & Gown.
We are excited to offer you the chance to be featured in our special 2025 Golden Memory Booklet. To include your name and photograph in this memorable collection. To participate, cliick: Submit Golden Memory Booklet. Deadline to participate is March 31, 2026.
TBA
Class of 1976
class AGents
