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Schedule of Events
The cameras are rolling! Get in the CMU spirit as we celebrate Homecoming Week and celebrate the 102 years of CMU Homecoming with the theme: Reality TV: Keeping Up with the CMU Chippewas! Check out all the events below.
Voting for the 2026 Homecoming Gold Ambassador is on Engage Central (9/27-8/2)
Monday Sept. 28
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.
Homecoming Carnival Kickoff 6:00 p.m. (On-Campus: Bioscience Field)
Join us Monday for the Homecoming Kickoff to start a great week of events and festivities to celebrate CMU pride!
Tuesday Sept. 29
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.
Survivor 12:00-2:00 p.m. (On-Campus: Mac Gym 1 & 2 - SAC)
A series of exciting challenges that puts CMU Chippewas’ teamwork, strategy, and determination to the test.
Wednesday Sept. 30
ShowBiz Quiz 5:30-7:00 p.m. (On-Campus: UC Auditorium)
Join the Homecoming Committee and Community Councils as they go head to head in Battleship!
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!
Thursday Oct. 1
Keeping Up with the CMU Alumni Panel 5:30-6:30 p.m. (On-Campus: French Auditorium)
Bringing CMU alumni together to share their career journeys, experiences after graduation, and advice for current CMU Chippewas preparing for life during and beyond college.
Friday Oct. 2
Rock Rally 6:00 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 2026!
Saturday Oct. 3
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. Akron, 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