Homecoming Week Schedule 2025
Download a handy list of events!
Friday, September 26
- 4:30-5:30 p.m., President’s Circle Recognition, Cutler Student Center. Invitation only
- 5:30-8 p.m., Distinguished Alumni Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Celebration & Dinner, Cutler Student Center
- Ticketed event.
- Join President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D., the Alumni Council, honorees and their families, and special guests to celebrate the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award and Athletic Hall of Fame recipients.
Saturday, September 27
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- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Red & White Tailgating, Tailgating Field
- Show your school spirit and Comet pride at the tailgate! Located at the tailgating field across from Cutler Event Center.
- 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Alumni Welcome Tent, Cutler Athletic Complex
- Stop by the welcome tent for snacks, swag, music and fun!
- 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Spirit Store Hours at Cutler Student Center. 1:00 pm Pyne Spirit Store open.
- Alumni discounts are available!
- 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m., All Alumni Breakfast & 25-Year Gospel Choir Celebration, Cutler Student Center
- A special performance by alumni of the Gospel Choir, celebrating 25 years of spirit and song at The University of Olivet
- Free for alumni celebrating their 50th and 25th year class reunion OR current graduate students.
- Ticketed Event. Registration is required in advance for all attendees.
- 11:15 am, Parade
- Join in the fun as we follow the football team, cheer team, and the Marching Comets from the Square to Cutler field.
- 12:30 p.m., Food & Beverage Competition, Tailgate Field. Register to participate. Free event.
- 12-2 p.m. Comets Creature Feature, Mott 103
- Join Dr. Leah Knapp and others for a hands-on learning experience with the science department’s outreach animals, including JoJo, the giant tortoise, Sneakers the snake, and the ever-popular hissing cockroaches!
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., WOCR 50th Year Anniversary Celebration, Cutler Student Center. Register to attend. Free event.
- 12-2 p.m., Greek Open Houses
- 12-6 p.m., Burrage Library Hours
- 2 p.m., Football Game vs Adrian College
- Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame honorees will also be recognized during the pregame. Then, cheer on your Comets as they take on the Adrian Bulldogs in the Homecoming Main Event! Tickets to the game must be purchased in advance.
- 5:30-7:30 p.m., Artists Reception, Riethmiller Building
- 6-8 p.m., Greek Step Show / Showcase, Upton Gymnasium. Hosted by BSU.
- 8-11 p.m., Block Party & Concert, Cutler Student Center (outside). Hosted by HASSA & BSU.
TICKETED EVENTS REQUIRE RESERVATIONS
- Ticketed events must be reserved in advance. To register, select the reservation button at the top of this page. When the event reaches capacity, it will be marked as “Sold Out.” Events are subject to change. Email alumnirelations@uolivet.edu for more information.
