Homecoming 2024

Friday, Oct. 4, to Sunday, Oct. 6

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  • Return HOME for Homecoming 2024! This year, with a touch of innovation, we are embarking on a journey that merges the essence of reunion with the exuberance of homecoming. The prospect of this grand reunion is not merely a gathering of friendship but a celebration of your remarkable achievements and an opportunity to strengthen your connection to your alma mater. Envision an action-packed weekend, seamlessly blending timeless traditions with new experiences!

    Homecoming 2023 Men's Baseball game
  • Return HOME for Homecoming 2024! This year, with a touch of innovation, we are embarking on a journey that merges the essence of reunion with the exuberance of homecoming. The prospect of this grand reunion is not merely a gathering of friendship but a celebration of your remarkable achievements and an opportunity to strengthen your connection to your alma mater. Envision an action-packed weekend, seamlessly blending timeless traditions with new experiences!

    Homecoming 2023 tailgate group photo
  • Return HOME for Homecoming 2024! This year, with a touch of innovation, we are embarking on a journey that merges the essence of reunion with the exuberance of homecoming. The prospect of this grand reunion is not merely a gathering of friendship but a celebration of your remarkable achievements and an opportunity to strengthen your connection to your alma mater. Envision an action-packed weekend, seamlessly blending timeless traditions with new experiences!

    Homecoming 2023 President Getz at tailgate
  • Return HOME for Homecoming 2024! This year, with a touch of innovation, we are embarking on a journey that merges the essence of reunion with the exuberance of homecoming. The prospect of this grand reunion is not merely a gathering of friendship but a celebration of your remarkable achievements and an opportunity to strengthen your connection to your alma mater. Envision an action-packed weekend, seamlessly blending timeless traditions with new experiences!

    Homecoming 2023 tailgate
  • Return HOME for Homecoming 2024! This year, with a touch of innovation, we are embarking on a journey that merges the essence of reunion with the exuberance of homecoming. The prospect of this grand reunion is not merely a gathering of friendship but a celebration of your remarkable achievements and an opportunity to strengthen your connection to your alma mater. Envision an action-packed weekend, seamlessly blending timeless traditions with new experiences!

    Homecoming 2023 marching band
  • Return HOME for Homecoming 2024! This year, with a touch of innovation, we are embarking on a journey that merges the essence of reunion with the exuberance of homecoming. The prospect of this grand reunion is not merely a gathering of friendship but a celebration of your remarkable achievements and an opportunity to strengthen your connection to your alma mater. Envision an action-packed weekend, seamlessly blending timeless traditions with new experiences!

    Homecoming 2023 tailgate group photo
  • Return HOME for Homecoming 2024! This year, with a touch of innovation, we are embarking on a journey that merges the essence of reunion with the exuberance of homecoming. The prospect of this grand reunion is not merely a gathering of friendship but a celebration of your remarkable achievements and an opportunity to strengthen your connection to your alma mater. Envision an action-packed weekend, seamlessly blending timeless traditions with new experiences!

    Homecoming 2023 Women's Volleyball game
Fall Drone shot

Room Reservations

To provide the best possible experience for alumni, we have forged a partnership with the Bayfront Landing Hotels to craft an off-campus experience that encapsulates the comforts of 'Hurst by the Bayfront.' Secure your accommodation early and reserve a room at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront by Sept. 4, 2024.

Mercyhurst Football team posing on the Saxon Stadium field during the 2023 Homecoming game

Schedule of Events

Time

Event

Location

Cost

Friday, Oct. 4

9 a.m. Campus Tours Old Main Lobby  
11 a.m. Wine Tour North East Wineries Additional purchases required
5 p.m. History Alumni Gathering Nook at the Roost  
5:30 p.m. Hospitality Department Alumni Gathering Marriott Cafe  
6 p.m. 50th Reunion Dinner Cummings Art Gallery $50 per person
6 p.m. All Class/Torchbearers Dinner Mercy Heritage Room $50 per person
6 p.m. Intelligence Studies Alumni Gathering CAE Atrium  
6 p.m. Cheer & Stunt Alumni Gathering Green Gym  
6 p.m. Men's Lacrosse Alumni Scrimmage Saxon Stadium  
6:30 p.m. Music Alumni Gathering D'Angelo Room 19  
7 p.m. Ambassador Alumni Gathering Admissions Parlor  
8:15 p.m. Bonfire Behind Old Main  
8 p.m. Cornerstone Happy Hour Cornerstone  

Saturday, Oct. 5

9 a.m. Alumni Board Meeting (Open to All) CAE 300  
9 a.m. Baseball Alumni Gathering Baseball Field  
10 a.m. Green Tour Walking tour of campus (Meet in Lobby of CAE)  
10 a.m. Carpe Diem Lecture Series - Unlocking the Future: How AI is Transforming our World Zurn 114  
10 a.m. Art, Design, & Communication Alumni Gathering Cummings Art Gallery  
10:30 a.m. Carpe Diem Lecture Series - Archives Zurn 214  
10:30 a.m. Political Science Alumni Gathering CAE 107  
11 a.m. Frank Barry Bench Memorial Frank Barry Bench/Munson Plaza  
11 a.m. Women's Lacrosse Alumni Gathering Stadium Lot  
11:30 a.m. Alumni Tailgate Saxon Stadium Lot $19.99 pre-registration
$25 walk-up registration
11:30 a.m. Education Alumni Gathering Saxon Stadium Lot  
11:30 a.m. Department of Physician Assistant Studies Gathering Saxon Stadium Lot  
11:30 a.m. English Alumni Gathering Saxon Stadium Lot  
11:30 a.m. Anthropology and World Languages Alumni Gathering Saxon Stadium Lot  
11:30 a.m. Ambassador Club Saxon Stadium Lot  
11:30 a.m. Women's Basketball Alumni Gathering Saxon Stadium Lot  
1 p.m. Football Game Saxon Stadium Lot Ticket included in the tailgate registration, but separate tickets can be found in link above.
5-7 p.m. Hockey Food Truck Pre-Game Saxon Parking Lot  
7 p.m. Hockey Game Mercyhurst Ice Center (MIC) Tickets can be purchased in the link above.

Sunday, Oct. 6

10 a.m. Mass Christ the King Chapel  
11 p.m. Grotto Commons Brunch Grotto Commons  
1 p.m. Men's Soccer Game Soccer Field  
4 p.m. Men's Hockey Game Mercyhurst Ice Center (MIC) Tickets can be purchased in the link above.