WIU Homecoming

Hosted by: Western Illinois University

Tentative Homecoming 2025 Schedule

Tuesday, October 14
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Paint the Paws at Western Hall (University Drive and Western Avenue)

Thursday, October 16
Inauguration of President Kristi Mindrup

Friday, October 17
Spencer Student Recreation Center - open 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Homecoming Special: $4 day pass)

Reunion check-in starts; it continues throughout the weekend. Registration will take place at the Alumni House.

2 p.m. - Campus Tour starting at Admissions Office in Sherman Hall

5-9 p.m.  All-Alumni Social, Alumni House (Complimentary food, beer, wine and soda; cash bar available)

6 p.m. Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at Heritage Room

Saturday, October 18
Spencer Student Recreation Center - open 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Homecoming Special: $4 day pass)

8:30 a.m.  Reunion Recognition Brunch & Social, Alumni House

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - University Bookstore will be open

9:30 a.m.  All-Alumni Breakfast, Alumni House (Complimentary coffee and donuts)

10:30 a.m.  Homecoming Parade - Watch from the Alumni House & Gwendolyn Brooks Memorial Park next door

Noon-3 p.m.  Alumni Cookout at "The Right Place" tent - in Q LOT (Menu: Hot dogs and hamburgers, veggie burgers, potato chips, bottled water, canned soda and coffee.) A cash bar will be available (pay with cash or credit).

3 p.m.  Leathernecks Football Game vs. Charleston Southern - Hanson Field
Tickets will not be mailed. The Homecoming football ticket sales are final. Therefore, all tickets purchased through the WIU Alumni Association are non-refundable.

Sunday, October 19
Spencer Student Recreation Center - open 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Homecoming Special: $4 day pass)