During my 13-plus years at Longwood, I have heard so many students and alumni say how much they love Longwood and how important their years here are to them—even decades after they graduate.
The biggest gift-giving season of the year will be here soon. Here’s one idea: Give your student a lasting symbol of one of the most important experiences of their life—a Longwood class ring.
Longwood makes your gift even more special with its spring Ring Ceremony, where families are invited to campus to be part of the moment when students receive their rings.
Next week and in the coming months, students can look at class ring styles, try them on, find their ring size and even place their orders. (Or you can place your order online here.)
Your student can meet with a representative from Balfour, provider of Longwood’s official class rings, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the dates below in the first floor lounge of the Upchurch University Center.
Oct. 13-15, 2025
Nov. 10-12, 2025
Dec. 2-3, 2025
Jan. 27-28, 2026
Orders placed through Feb. 5, 2026, are eligible to be presented at the Ring Ceremony, set for Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Rotunda.
Putting your college class ring on your finger for the first time is an important moment, and Longwood’s Ring Ceremony marks the occasion with the emotional richness it deserves.
The day before the ceremony, staff from the alumni office place all rings in a treasure chest designed and decorated by members of CHI, Princeps and CAHOOTS, three of Longwood’s oldest secret societies. The chest remains in the Rotunda overnight under the watchful eye of “Joanie on the Stony,” one of the university’s three statues of Joan of Arc, to infuse the rings with blue and white Longwood spirit. During the ceremony the next day, students are presented their rings as they hear from a member of Longwood’s administration and a representative of the Alumni Board. Following the ceremony, students and their families are invited to the Rotunda lobby for photos and a special reception hosted by the Longwood Alumni Association.
—Sabrina Brown