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Schedule of Events

Let's take things back! Get in the CMU spirit as we celebrate Homecoming Week and celebrate the 101 years of CMU Homecoming with the theme: The Maroon and Gold Brick Road! Check out all the events below.
Homecoming 2025 logo with the theme Maroon and Gold Brick Road
The theme of SAI Homecoming Week is Maroon and Gold Brick Road to celebrate there being "no place like home".

    Annual Medallion Hunt (On-Campus)

    Tradition begins again! Clues will be given daily on the Office of Student Activities & Involvement Facebook page and Instagram to unlock the Gold CMU Seal Homecoming Medallion from the vault.

    Wickedly Good Poster Challenge (Virtual)

    Think you and your team can come up with the best movie poster? Submit your design to homecoming@cmich.eduby 5:00 p.m. for points in the homecoming competition!

    Homecoming Kickoff 6:00 p.m. (On-Campus: Biosciences Field)

    Join us Monday for the Homecoming Kickoff. Dance through Life with Silent Disco, Enter the Emerald City Arena through Laser Tag and watch the Wicked movie.

    Wickedly Cozy PJ contest, Bingo, and Movie! 7:00 p.m. (On-Campus: Biosciences 1010)

    Come dressed in your favorite Ozian styled pajama's, then pass time in Oz by playing Bingo and watchingThe Wizard of Oz.

    Battleship 7:30 p.m. (On-Campus: Student Activity Center Pool)

    Join the Homecoming Committee and Community Councils as they go head to head in Battleship!

    Doughnuts and Cider 12:00-2:00 p.m. (On-Campus: UC Front Lawn)

    Join us outside the UC for Cider and Doughnuts and take a homecoming picture in the inflatable CMU Chair.

    Homecoming Trivia 7:00-9:00 p.m. (On-Campus: Health Professions 1020)

    Grab your friends and put your knowledge to the test at this year's Homecoming trivia, Wizard of Oz/Wicked and CMU themed!

    Rock Rally 7:00 p.m. (On-Campus: Plachta Auditorium)

    Rock Rally is the final event of CMU Homecoming Spirit Week and one of the most spirited and high energy events held on campus. This awesome lip-sync competition is where your peers compete in groups on a stage for the coveted of "Tony Voisin" Maroon Cup Trophy along with finding out who will be our Gold Ambassador for 2025!

    Homecoming Parade, 11:00 a.m.

    The Homecoming Parade is an annual tradition that unites students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members across the Mt. Pleasant community. From CMU's ‘Marching Chips’, floats and guests of honor to student organizations, community organizations, CMU's spirit is loud and proud.

    Homecoming Football Game – CMU vs. UMass,Kick-off 3:30 p.m.

    Come cheer on YOUR CMU Chippewas! Remember, entry to Kelly/Shorts Stadium -student section is FREE with your CMU Athletics Pass.

    Homecoming Competitions Manual