Homecoming 2026
September 11 - 13, 2026
More information coming soon.
ICO Homecoming 2026
All Alumni & Families are Invited!
ICO Homecoming 2026 has been moved from September 11-13 to October 16-18, 2026.
We will be welcoming our Alumni for Homecoming on October 16-18, 2026. Reunite with classmates and friends, connect with faculty and students, earn CE credits, and see the exciting transformations taking place across campus. We invite you to join us for this special weekend.
This years’ reunion classes are: 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.
Host Hotel Information:
Sofitel: Chicago Magnificent Mile
20 E Chestnut St
Chicago IL, 60611
Group rates for ICO available October 13 - October 21 based on availability.
Schedule of Events
Saturday August 29, 2020
Friday, October 16, 2026
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Primary Eye Care Center Dedication
Illinois Eye Institute (by invitation only)
It's an Alumni Student Mingle!
ICO Courtyard
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including food stations, bar, photo booth, DJ and karaoke, raffle, campus tours
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Casual attire
Saturday, October 17, 2026
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
50 Year Club Luncheon
ICO Library (by invitation only)
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recognizing 50+ years of service in the profession
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Business Casual (suits optional)
Class Reunion Dinner
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includes photo booth, dinner, cocktails, live band, dancing
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Evening Cocktail Attire
Sunday, October 18, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Continuing Education
6 hours of COPE accredited CE (CEE available)
Click here to register for this event too!
ICO Lecture Center
*more detailed schedule on desktop
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Primary Eye Care Center Dedication
(by invitation only)
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Alumni Student Mingle at ICO!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
50 Year Club Luncheon
(by invitation only)
7:00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Class Reunion Dinner at Aster Hall
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Continuing Education Event
Click here to register for this event!
Office of Alumni
CONTACT
LOCATION
Illinois College of Optometry
Office of Admissions
3241 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
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