Homecoming
Homecoming is October 17-19, 2025!
Plan your trip home to ÐÔ°®Ñо¿Ëù!
Celebrate your Captains pride during Homecoming at ÐÔ°®Ñо¿Ëù from October 17–19! Whether you’re an alum, student, faculty member, or a longtime friend of ÐÔ°®Ñо¿Ëù, this weekend is your chance to celebrate our traditions, reconnect with old friends, and experience all that makes our University special. From art exhibits and tailgates to sporting events and campus tours, there’s something for Captains for Life of all ages. Join us as we make memories and honor the spirit that makes ÐÔ°®Ñо¿Ëù home.
Registration
Registration for Homecoming is quick, easy, and encouraged! You can Choose Your Own Homecoming Adventure on our . While registration is not required, it helps our team plan for the best possible experience, and every registrant is entered into a special raffle for exclusive ÐÔ°®Ñо¿Ëù swag. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and community donors, most events are free to attend, including two of our most beloved traditions: Shoe Lane Lights and Alumni Alley.
Your Homecoming Questions Answered
Have questions about Homecoming? We’ve got you covered! Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for details on everything from parking and lodging to event schedules and registration. It’s your go-to resource for making the most of your Homecoming weekend.
Schedule of Events
Monday, October 13, 2025
Edwards Gallery at The Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Grace Gallery at The Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Academic Gallery at the Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Edwards Gallery at The Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Grace Gallery at The Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Academic Gallery at the Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Plaza in front of Trible Library
, open to all
Edwards Gallery at The Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Grace Gallery at The Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Academic Gallery at the Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Great Lawn
FREE, open to all
Klich Alumni House
Invitation Only
Captains Field
FREE, open to all
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Edwards Gallery at The Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Grace Gallery at The Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Academic Gallery at the Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Klich Alumni House
Invitation Only
Featuring an exclusive Alumni Art exhibit and the launch of a special magnet for Alumni who check in at the Torggler Center for the Arts
The Torggler Center for the Arts
FREE, open to all
DSU Ballroom
Invitation Only
Ferguson Center for the Arts
, open to all
Friday, October 17, 2025
James River Country Club
, open to all
Hosted by the Peninsula Alumni Regional Chapter
Read more about the event on the Muriel Millar Golf Tournament page!
Edwards Gallery at The Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Grace Gallery at The Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Academic Gallery at the Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Freeman Center
FREE, open to all
Departs from CNH
FREE, open to all
Torggler Atrium
FREE, open to all
Walker’s Green at the Klich Alumni House
FREE, open to all
Klich Alumni House
Open to all
Freeman Center
FREE, open to all
Freeman Center
FREE, open to all
Walk the red carpet at the Next Generation Storytellers Film Festival and Awards, a dazzling showcase of seven short films written, directed, and performed by students from ÐÔ°®Ñо¿Ëù and Hampton City Schools—celebrating young filmmakers bringing Hollywood glamour and authentic voices to our hometown. Each film was created in collaboration with industry professionals, reflecting the exceptional quality and creativity that helped past Next Generation Storyteller projects earn recognition at film festivals worldwide.
Peebles Theatre
All tickets: $10
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Celebrate the tip-off of the 2025–26 season with our Captains at this high-energy pep rally. Meet the men’s and women’s basketball teams, and cheer alongside the ÐÔ°®Ñо¿Ëù Cheer and Dance teams as we build excitement for the season ahead. Doors to the Freeman Center open at 10:00 p.m. and the event starts at 10:30 p.m.—don’t miss it!
Freeman Center Field House
FREE, open to all
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Lot I
FREE, open to all pedestrians
Tailgate pass required for reserved vehicle spot
Located in Alumni Alley, Lot I
Hosted by Alumni Engagement/Annual Giving
Invitation Only
Located in Alumni Alley, Lot I
FREE, open to all
Lot I
General Tailgating hosted by Athletics
FREE, open to all
Edwards Gallery at The Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Grace Gallery at The Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Academic Gallery at the Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Freeman Center
ÐÔ°®Ñо¿Ëù Women's Basketball alumni interested in playing can email Coach Chantel Roberts at chantel.roberts@cnu.edu
TowneBank Stadium
, open to all
TowneBank Stadium
Ticketed Event (part of Football Game), open to all
Freeman Center
FREE, open to all
Plaza Azteca
FREE, open to all, hosted by the Young Alumni Council
Klich Alumni House
Affinity Chapter Event hosted by the Multicultural Alumni Chapter supported by the Office of Alumni Relations
Ticketed Event
Captains Field
FREE
Freeman Center
FREE
Captains Field
FREE
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Edwards Gallery at The Torggler
FREE
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Grace Gallery at The Torggler
FREE
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center
Academic Gallery at the Torggler
FREE, open to all
Learn more about the exhibit and Torggler Fine Arts Center