2025 Grand marshals
Recognizing the McGuirk Family
Homecoming
2025 CMU Homecoming
Thursday, Oct. 23 - Sunday, Oct. 26Homecoming is a perfect time to return to Central Michigan University, relive your favorite memories, and make new ones. (Plus, there’s no better time on campus than the fall!) From the parade to the big game, homecoming offers everyone fun, connection, and fired-up experiences.
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Homecoming activities
Homecoming weekend brings a lot of activity across campus and in Mt. Pleasant. The schedule includes college and alumni chapter events, Rock Rally, the cardboard boat races, and multiple CMU Chippewa athletic events. And that’s just for starters.
CMU's 2025 homecoming celebration schedule is posted below and updated regularly throughout the summer. Check back often for updates!
Friday, Oct. 24
2 p.m. | Annual Career Awareness Session with the CMU Latine Alumni Chapter
Come join the CMU Latine Alumni Chapter for an inspiring program as accomplished individuals share their personal stories, highlighting their journeys and impact in their respective fields.
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Cost: Complimentary | RSVP: Coming soon!
6 p.m. | Welcome Mixer with the CMU Black Alumni Chapter
Mix and mingle with old friends and new connections. Enjoy games, light hors d’oeuvres & networking!
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Cost: Included in weekend package registration | RSVP: Coming soon!
Saturday, Oct. 25
Saturday’s event timeline will be finalized once the football kickoff time is announced in early fall.
Alumni Breakfast, Celebrating the Class of 1975
Enjoy breakfast, parade viewing, and the football game with fellow alumni and friends. Open to ALL alumni and friends, celebrating the 50-year reunion of the class of 1975.
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When: 9:30 a.m. (tentative) | Where: Powers Ballroom
Contact: Alumni Relations 989-774-3312 | RSVP: Required - coming soon.
Open House with the Honors Alumni Chapter
Stop by Powers Hall to enjoy donuts and coffee while connecting with fellow CMU Honors Alumni and students.
When: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Where: Powers Lobby
Contact: Honors Program: 989-774-3902 | RSVP: Complimentary - registration not required.
Community Coffee & Donuts
Join fellow Honors Alumni in the Powers Hall lobby for coffee, cocoa, and donuts before the parade steps off.
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Registration is not required.
When: TBD | Where: Powers Hall Lobby
Contact: Honors Alumni Chapter | RSVP: Complimentary - registration not required.
Homecoming Parade
Be part of the tradition! The annual Homecoming Parade kicks off in Lot 22 and winds through campus before heading to downtown Mt. Pleasant. Gather your fellow alumni, student org, or community group and showcase your CMU pride with a custom float!
When: Step-off TBD | Where: Mt. Pleasant, MI
Cost: Free public event | RSVP: N/A
Black Alumni Chapter Tailgate
Join the Black Alumni Chapter for our annual tailgate! Come enjoy food, music, and fellowship! Click here to register.
When: TBD | Where: Grass Area of Lot 63
Contact: Alumni Relations: 989-774-3312 | Purchase parking:
Tailgate Lots Open
TBD | Parking surround Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Football Game | CMU Chippewas vs. Massachusetts
Fight Central down the field, fight for victory! 🎶 Cheer on your CMU Chippewas as they take on the Massachusetts Minutemen. Game tickets and parking passes are available for purchasehere.
When: Kick-off TBD | Where: Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Cost: Dynamic ticket pricing | RSVP: https://cmich.evenue.net/list/FB
Sunday, Oct. 26
Check back soon!
Stay tuned for events on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Grand marshals
Each year, CMU selects one or more outstanding alumni, community members and/or university advocates to be honorary leaders of the homecoming parade and other homecoming events.
We proudly honor the McGuirk family as the 2025 homecoming grand marshals.
