Please note that you must have your Homecoming name badge in order to get into the football and volleyball games for free. If you do not have a nametag, you will be required to pay $10 for football and $8 for volleyball! There is no cost to attend the soccer game.
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If you plan to attend any Homecoming event during Homecoming, please select this option. We cannot wait to see you back on campus!
Week of Homecoming
Alumni from near and far are invited to run, walk, or bike in Manchester's Virtual 5k any day the week of Homecoming. You will receive a digital bib number via email and are encouraged to share pictures on social media using #spartansforlife
Friday Welcome Reception October 16 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us Friday afternoon in the Upper Jo Young Switzer Center (formerly known as the Union) for the chance to meet up with classmates, reminisce, and enjoy appetizers.
Luncheon October 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Class of 1976 is invited to join us for a special class reunion in the Upper Jo Young Switzer Center. You will have the opportunity to reminisce, reconnect, enjoy a meal together, have your class photo taken, and participate in Manchester themed trivia. The cost for the lunch is $23 and includes soup, sandwiches, dessert, and a drink.
October 16 at 5 p.m.
Join us as we kick off Homecoming by celebrating our 2026 Alumni Honor Award recipients and Hall of Fame inductees. The evening will begin with a reception at 5 p.m. (cash bar available) followed by dinner at 6 p.m. in the Upper Jo Young Switzer Center. Tickets for this event are $28 for adults and include a seared chicken breast coated with a spicy hoisin and soy sauce, ginger glaze served with sauteed haricots vert and sesame lemongrass jasmine rice, a dessert, and drinks. Vegetarian options are available upon request. Kids meals are available for children 12 and under and are $14.The kids meals include: chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, a vegetable, and dessert.
October 17 at 9 - 11 a.m. in Stauffer-Wolfe Arena (Tailgate at 11:30 a.m. behind the PERC)
Alumni, parents, and families are invited to attend an open wrestling practice. Watch the women’s team 9-10 a.m. and men’s team 10-11 a.m. Gather back together for the team tailgate at 11:30 behind the PERC.
October 17 at 8:30 a.m.
Join the football team and Coach Hunt at 8:30 a.m. in the Toyota Round for a reunion breakfast followed by a presentation on the state of the team. Breakfast includes: muffins, scones, home fried potatoes with onions, salt and pepper, bacon, sausage, and scrambled eggs.
October 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Join other alumni couples for this special event, and renew your vows at this non-denominational ceremony. There is no cost to join this event, but pre-registered couples will receive a memento to mark the occasion! Ceremony will take place in Petersime Chapel.
October 17 at 11 a.m.
Women's basketball alumni you are invited to join us in the Stauffer-Wolfe arena at 11 a.m. for a game.
Grab your MU softball apparel and meet us at Spartan Field for our alumni softball game.
The Classes of 1956, 1961, 1966, and 1971 are invited to join us for a special class reunion in the Upper Jo Young Switzer Center (formerly known as the Union). You will have the opportunity to reminisce, reconnect, enjoy a meal together, and have your class photo taken. The cost for the lunch is $23 and includes soup, sandwiches, dessert, and a drink.
Join the Environmental Studies Program in the Teaching Garden for a chance to meet the faculty and hear about what our students are doing.
October 17 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Classes of 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021 are invited to join us for a reunion with your fellow classmates. You will have the opportunity to reminisce, reconnect, enjoy a meal together, and have your class photo taken. The cost for the lunch is $20 and includes a taco bar, dessert, and a drink.
October 17 at 12 - 3 p.m.
Enjoy the football game from the beer tent! Pre-pay tickets are $15 and include 2 drink tickets, a souvenir koozie and snacks.
October 17 at 2 p.m.
The Class of 2026 is invited to a special reunion. Attendees will receive complimentary drink tickets and a souvenir koozie. Soft pretzels with cheese will be available.
October 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Alumni of men’s soccer are invited to enjoy the game, reminisce with fellow soccer alumni, and enjoy a meal this Homecoming!
October 17 at 6:30 p.m.
2016 and 2021 Pharmacy Alumni are invited to join us on the Fort Wayne Campus to celebrate their reunions! You will have the opportunity to reminisce, reconnect, enjoy a meal together, and have your class photo taken. The cost for dinner is $20.
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