Great Gustie Gathering
This signature celebration for Gusties of all ages and life stages is about much more than a football game. Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been a powerhouse in Division III athletics, yes, but we're also renowned in the arts and sciences, and Homecoming is where we take the opportunity to showcase it all.
Service of Remembrance
This touching, time-honored tradition at Â鶹ÊÓƵ pays tribute to all members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community who have passed since the previous Homecoming. It’s a special time for families to come to campus and remember their loved one, and includes special music from the Alumni Choir - choir alumni singing alongside current choir members. The service is live streamed each year so that families unable to attend in person can participate.
Annual Features
Each year’s Homecoming schedule looks a little different, but you can count on these features each year that are big hits with Gusties young and young at heart.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Interactive activities with current Gusties
- The "Gustie Pub" featuring beer from Gustie-owned breweries
- A "Kid Zone" with inflatables, petting zoo
- Much, much more!
Know Before You Go
When you purchase the $20 Homecoming ticket (also known as the Homecoming wristband), you will gain access to breakfast and lunch in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Market Place, entrance to the Homecoming football game, affinity celebrations, family activities like the Homecoming hayride in the Arboretum and hands-on science experiments with the Gustie science clubs, plus the exclusive Homecoming swag item.
No, current students have free entrance to the football game and all activities on campus. Please note that only individuals 21+ will be allowed to purchase alcohol at the Homecoming tent.
Yes, we do accept walk-up registrations at the Info Desk, in the lower level of the Jackson Campus Center. Our online registration form typically closes the Wednesday evening before Homecoming to allow our staff to process registrations.
Per Â鶹ÊÓƵ policy, it is prohibited to bring dogs, cats, or other pets inside any College-controlled buildings, including Hollingsworth Field, the Homecoming Tent fenced-in area, and the Arboretum. Service animals and working emergency personnel animals are allowed anywhere on campus, provided that they are maintained on a leash of six feet or shorter, on a restraining harness, or in a caged enclosure.
Parking is open across campus in faculty/staff and visitor lots, except for clearly marked short-term parking, handicapped, and other reserved spaces. Handicap-accessible parking spaces are available in the visitor parking lot and other lots around campus.
Tailgate-themed food will be available with vegetarian and gluten-free options. At past events, we have served vegetarian chili with tortilla chips, buffalo chicken dip, relish trays, smokies sausage in BBQ sauce, Chex Mix, dipped pretzels, assorted candies, cupcakes, water, cider, and coffee.
We usually offer canned varieties of Castle Danger and Bent Paddle beers, red and white wines from Chankaska Winery, and a Bloody Mary cocktail. All alcoholic beverages are $5. We accept cash or credit at the Gustie Pub. No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed in the Homecoming Tent.
Yes, the Book Mark is traditionally open on Homecoming Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the lower level of the Jackson Campus Center. Please refer to the for the most up-to-date hours.