Schedule & Event Info
Homecoming 2023 will be celebrated September 29 through October 1! We look forward to welcoming alumni, students, families, and friends to campus for a weekend of friendship, celebration, competition, and school spirit.
The weekend's schedule of events is below.** Some events require or request advanced registration and payment. Register now!
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**Schedule as of September 12, 2023
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
8 AM - 9 PM: Gordon Library and Archives & Special Collections Open
Gordon Library
9 AM - 4 PM: WPI Bookstore Open
Stock up on WPI gear! Alumni receive a 10% discount on their online or in-store purchase with this coupon.
Rubin Campus Center
5 - 6 PM: Muslim Student Association Event
Join the Muslim Student Association for lawn games on West Higgins Courtyard on Friday, September 29th from 5PM-6PM. We will have delicious food and fun games so bring your friends!
Higgins House, West Courtyard · FREE
5 - 8:30 PM: Pep Rally and Greek BBQ
Hosted by the Student Government Association, the Interfraternity Council, and the Panhellenic Council. Games, food, and performances. Plus, witness our "winning" Giving Day Ambassadors as they get Pied in the Face to celebrate their fundraising achievements!
Quad · FREE
5 PM: Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction
Open to all members of the WPI community. Doors open at 5:00; dinner and programming to commence at 6:00. Includes dinner and cash bar service. Advanced registration by September 22 is required for this event. Learn More
Rubin Campus Center, Odeum · $50
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
9 - 11 AM: Skull Alumni Gathering
Former and current members of Skull are invited for a gathering hosted by the Skull class of '24. Membership status will be verified prior to entry. Families are welcome.
Chair's Room, Rubin Campus Center
9 - 11:30 AM: Activities at the Donahue Rowing Center
Meet and greet and refreshments at 9:00 AM; alumni boat race at 10:00. Boat dedication for the men's team at 11:00 - "New Hudson" with sponsorship by Sprague Foundation. Advanced registration is not required for this event. This event is free to attend.
Donahue Rowing Center · FREE
9 AM - 12 PM: Theta Nu Xi Tea Time
A Tea Time brunch for alumnae and current chapter members of Theta Nu Xi during Homecoming! Potluck-style food and socializing. Please contact Marley Roy at mjroy@wpi.edu for more information.
Unity Hall 243
9 AM - 6 PM: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alumni Open House
The Mass Delta chapter will hold an open house for all alumni throughout the entire day of Homecoming on Saturday, September 30. Food will be available and current undergrad brothers and alumni from various classes will be around to share stories, give house tours, play games, and attend the football game.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter House - 6 Humboldt Avenue
10 - 11:30 AM: Men's Basketball Alumni Game
Current and former members of WPI's Men's Basketball team are invited to hit the court prior to the start of the day's festivities. Advanced registration is requested for this event.
Harrington Auditorium · FREE
10 AM - 2 PM: "The Herd Comes Home" Gathering on the Quad
Sponsored in part by the Alumni Association. Join your herd for food, games, and music on the Quad. This event features DoughBoyz, Moeshmallows, WooWaffles, The Tool Bus, WPI's FIRST Robotics Team 190, and more. Various alumni groups will be participating in the event, and you can witness our "winning" Giving Day Ambassadors as they get Pied in the Face to celebrate their fundraising achievements! Advanced registration is requested for this event. Access to the Quad is open to all; however, registration and payment is required to access various activities and food vendors.
Quad · $5 for attendees 6 years of age and older; FREE for attendees 5 years of age and younger; FREE for current WPI students
10 AM - 2 PM: Alumni Welcome Tent Open
Stop by the Alumni Welcome Tent to pick up your nametag, collect some free WPI swag, and meet some of the alumni volunteer leaders that help bring WPI's alumni programming to life.
Quad
10 AM - 2 PM: Wrestling Alumni Gathering
Meet up with former teammates during "The Herd Comes Home" Gathering on the Quad. Advanced registration is not required for this team gathering. Reminder: Access to the Quad is open to all; however, registration and payment is required to access various activities and food vendors.
Quad
10 AM - 2 PM: Alpha Phi Alumnae Brunch
Brunch with light refreshments. Annual Housing Corporation Board Meeting will start at 11:00.
Alpha Phi Chapter House · 9 Einhorn Road
11 AM - 2 PM: KAP Homecoming Alumni BBQ
Join us for a Homecoming Alumni BBQ at the KAP House from 11AM-2PM to reconnect with old friends and meet many of the undergraduate brothers. We hope to see you there!
Phi Kappa Theta Chapter House · 26 Institute Road
11 AM - 3 PM: WPI Bookstore Open
Stock up on WPI gear! Alumni receive a 10% discount on their online or in-store purchase with this coupon.
Rubin Campus Center
11 AM - 9 PM: Gordon Library and Archives & Special Collections Open
Gordon Library
11 AM: Tau Kappa Epsilon Alumni Homecoming Barbeque
Alumni from the TKE Zeta Mu Chapter are invited to come tour the house and share a barbeque meal with the current active brothers.
Tau Kappa Epsilon Chapter House · 63 Wachusett Street
11 AM: Zeta Psi Homecoming Meeting
Homecoming meeting run by the Zeta Psi Elder Association.
Location TBD
12 - 4 PM: Phi Gamma Delta Open House
Welcome back alumni! Stop by for a tour of the new house.
Phi Gamma Delta Chapter House · 99 Salisbury Street
12 PM: WPI Football vs Springfield College
Alumni Stadium · FREE
12 PM: ATO Homecoming Gathering
Gathering with ATO alumni where they can visit their old house and meet the new brothers. Food will be served.
Alpha Tau Omega Chapter House · 10 Regent Street
2 - 4 PM: Phi Sigma Kappa Homecoming Cookout & Phi Sigma Kappa Alumni Meeting
Join the brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa for a Homecoming Cookout to reconnect with your old brothers and meet your new undergraduate brothers! Then, join the board of Kappa Xi Alpha for the annual meeting at 3 PM.
Phi Sigma Kappa Chapter House - 11 Dean Street
3 - 5 PM: Student Alumni Society 40th Anniversary Celebration
Current and former members of the Student Alumni Society will come together to celebrate 40 years of WPI's beloved tradition keepers. Appetizers and cash bar service will be available.
Rubin Campus Center, Odeum · $10 for attendees 6 years of age and older; FREE for attendees 5 years of age and younger; FREE for current WPI students
4:30 PM: WPI Men's Soccer vs Salve Regina University
Alumni Stadium · FREE
6 - 8 PM: Marching & Pep Band Alumni Game Night
Alumni of the Marching & Pep Band are invited to play games and socialize with current members. Please RSVP to rmgealow@wpi.edu.
Unity Hall 400
7 PM: WPI Field Hockey vs Springfield College
Alumni Stadium · FREE
7 PM: Plaza Suite, Presented by Masque
Masque is WPI's student-led student led Drama Theatre organization. More information about this performance is available on Masque's Facebook page.
The Little Theater · See Masque for Pricing
8 - 11 PM: Free Movie: The Little Mermaid, hosted by SocComm and LNL
Join SocComm and LNL for an enchanting evening with an outdoor screening of The Little Mermaid. Popcorn and candies will be provided for free!
Quad · FREE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
8:30 AM: Women's Rugby vs Brandeis University
Alumni Stadium · FREE
12 - 1:30 PM: Rope Pull
Hosted by the Student Alumni Society. The classes of 2027 and 2026 take on the traditional Rope Pull during the annual First-Year / Sophomore competition, plus more competitions for Juniors/Seniors, Student Alumni Society/Skull, and other student organizations. Students will be required to register and sign a waiver in order to participate.
Alumni Stadium · FREE
5 PM: WPI Men's Soccer vs Endicott College
Alumni Stadium · FREE
Homecoming 2023 Reminders & Protocols
- The Quad will open for Homecoming guests at 10:00 AM. Other activities may start earlier – please refer to the Homecoming website for more information.
- On-campus parking for Homecoming 2023 is located in the Park Avenue Garage. Please note that there will be no vehicle access to the Quad on Homecoming day. Additionally, camper vehicles/trailers are not permitted on campus unless pre-authorized by the Director of Public Safety.
- All guests, including those who have pre-registered for Homecoming, will be required to check-in at all events.
- Guests are not permitted to bring food or beverages (for the purposes of distribution outside of their immediate family) to campus on Homecoming day(s). Random bag and cooler searches may occur for public safety. Many food and beverage options will be available on campus for Homecoming guests.
- Inquiries regarding athletics team gatherings after contests should be directed to WPI’s Department of Athletics at 508-831-5046 or athletics@wpi.edu.
- No open containers of alcohol are allowed on campus at any time except within designated event spaces. Guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol to campus, either for personal consumption or distribution. Again, random bag and cooler searches may occur for public safety.
- No smoking is allowed on campus at any time.
- Grills or other equipment used for cooking/preparing food, generators, open flames, candles, and fireworks are prohibited on WPI property on Homecoming day(s).
- Ample gathering space and seating will be available on and adjacent to the Quad; therefore, it is requested that guests not bring their own tables, chairs, or tents to campus. WPI staff reserve the right to allow or refuse the use of such materials if they are brought to campus.
- WPI asks guests to please keep in mind that Homecoming is a family-friendly event. Consistent with the policies surrounding all of WPI's large-scale events, we ask that all visitors be respectful of our campus property and policies. Students are expected to adhere to the rules outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Any student or guest, including alumni, that fails to do so will be asked to leave the campus immediately.
- All Homecoming guests are required to adhere to WPI’s current COVID-19 protocols. WPI expects everyone attending an indoor event to be vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event. (Most Alumni Weekend events will be held indoors.) Masks are welcome but not required on campus. WPI encourages everyone to respect the choices that individuals make about their own masking. For more information on WPI’s COVID-19 policies please click here.