Homecoming

2025 CMU Homecoming

Thursday, Oct. 23 - Sunday, Oct. 26

Homecoming 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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Schedule of events

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

    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!

    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

      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.

       

      Join fellow Honors Alumni in the Powers Hall lobby for coffee, cocoa, and donuts before the parade steps off.

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      When: Oct. 25, 9 a.m. |Where: Powers Hall Lobby
      Contact
      : Honors Alumni Chapter | RSVP:Complimentary. 

      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. |Where: Powers Ballroom
      Contact: Alumni Relations 989-774-3312 |RSVP: Required - coming soon.

      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:11:00 a.m. step-off |Where: Mt. Pleasant, MI
      Cost: Complimentary |RSVP: N/A

      Register a float/marching group

      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:

      Purchase Parking

      11:30 a.m. | Parking surround Kelly/Shorts Stadium

      Purchase Parking

      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

      Tickets

      Sunday, Oct. 26

        Stay tuned for events on Sunday, Oct. 26.

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        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.

        View Past Grand Marshals