Alumni Takeover Weekend

12:00 p.m. | Residence Hall Check-in

Did you ever think you would stay in a residence hall again?! Not only will you have a residence hall experience, but you will also have the opportunity to eat in a residential restaurant! 

Prizes will be given to the best-decorated room door!

4:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Parking Lot Party

Grab your tailgate supplies, wear your CMU gear, and some special surprises! This event kicks off the weekend; you don't want to miss it!

*The Takeover Weekend registration fee includes two drink tickets and one food voucher for this event.

8:00 - 11:00 p.m. | Alumni Takeover of the Wayside**

You can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life!

It’s one of Homecoming weekend’s favorite events & it’s back for ATW 2025!
Bring your boogie shoes to the  Alumni Takeover of the Wayside from 8-11 pm!
Enjoy “oldies” from the 70s through the early 2000s with guest DJ Darryl “Mack” (who DJ’d at the Wayside in the early 80s).
Any proceeds from the cover charge will go to support the Student Food Pantry at Central Michigan University!

**These are “on your own” events and not officially affiliated with the Takeover Weekend.

9:00 p.m. - ??? | Pajama Party in the Lobby

Not into the bar scene? Hop into your comfies, bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, and head down to the Towers Lobby for games, cards, movies, and great reminiscing.  (Available to those who are staying in the hall.)

7:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Breakfast in the Residence Hall See how campus dining has changed since you remember it. 

Breakfast in the East Community Restaurant is included in the registration fee. 

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Gentle Friday on Saturday 

Relive the relaxing vibe of Gentle Friday outside Campbell Hall! Bring your own lunch (or have it delivered) and enjoy acoustic/mellow tunes, hackysack, cornhole, volleyball, frisbee, and all sorts of picnic-like activities. 

Please note: Alcoholic beverages and drug use are strictly prohibited. 

Optional Saturday Activities: Create Your Own Adventure 

Here are some options for more “on your own” activities for Saturday: 

Canoe the Chippewa River 

Buckley's Mountainside Canoes (989) 772-5437 
 

Explore Downtown Mt. Pleasant

Head downtown and see everything that Mt. Pleasant has to offer. Learn more here from our friends at Meet Mt. Pleasant. 

Golf 

For more information about courses and tee times, visit this page at Meet Mt. Pleasant. 

Enjoy the Great Outdoors 

See the list of outdoor adventures available to you at this link from Meet Mt. Pleasant. 

Shopping 

Support the local economy and buy some stuff! Check out the listing of retail therapy options on the Meet Mt. Pleasant website. 

Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort 

Check out all of the happenings on the Soaring Eagle properties here.  

Mission Street Tattoo 

Mission Street Tatoo is offering “Chip Stamps” to anyone who wants them (average cost $60-100). They are also offering free color or 20% off on any “Get What You Get” tattoos that weekend if you are wearing CMU apparel. Contact Kylee at (989) 317-0888 

6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. | Mt. Pleasant Bar Crawl** 

Explore the food and beverage scene across town! Enter the Instagram contest and win some CMU swag—more information at mtpleasantbarcrawl.com. 

**This is an “on your own” activity not officially affiliated with the Takeover Weekend. 

9:00 a.m. - Noon | Check out of the Residence Halls
If you are staying in a residence hall, you must check out by noon so that conference services can prepare your room for the next guests!

9:30 a.m. - Noon | Send Off Brunch | Cost: $20
This is not your average brunch! CMU Catering will create an incredible 5-star culinary experience. Cap off an amazing weekend with your friends and reminisce about all the fun you had!