Schedule & Event Info
Homecoming 2024 Will be celebrated Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28! We look forward to welcoming alumni, students, families, and friends to campus for a weekend of friendship, celebration, competition, and school spirit.
Please make sure that the Office of Lifetime Engagement has your current contact information on file, including your email address, so we can keep you informed about all the plans. Complete this form if you need to update your information.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Time TBD: Gordon Library and Archives & Special Collections Open
Gordon Library
Time TBD: WPI Bookstore Open
Rubin Campus Center
1 - 2:30 PM: Rope Pull
Hosted by the Student Alumni Society. The classes of 2028 and 2027 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.
Alumni Stadium · FREE
3 - 7:00 PM: Pep Rally
Hosted by the Student Government Association. Games, food, and performances.
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 is required for this event.
Rubin Campus Center, Odeum · $50
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
TBD Time: Gordon Library and Archives & Special Collections Open
Gordon Library
TBD Time: WPI Bookstore Open
Rubin Campus Center
10:30 AM - 3 PM: "The Herd Comes Home" Gathering on the Quad
Sponsored in part by the Alumni Association. Sponsored in part by the Alumni Association. Join your herd for food, games, and music on the Quad. This event features food trucks The Dog Father, Mac Daddy, Crunch Wagon, and more. Advanced registration is requested for this event. Access to the Quad is open to all; however, registration and the purchase of a wristband is required to access some activities and food vendors. Food and beverage products available while supplies last. Food trucks available starting at 11 AM.
Quad · $15 for attendees 11 years and older, $10 for attendees 10 years and under, $5 for current WPI students
10:30 AM - 3 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
11 AM: Volleyball vs Emerson College & Framingham State
Harrington Auditorium · FREE
11:30 AM - 12 PM: Class of 2022 Class Gift Dedication
Join President Wang and members of the Class of 2022 Class Gift Committee to dedicate the new hammocking space behind the Rubin Campus Center, made possible by the generous contributions of the members of the Class of 2022, their families, and friends.
Rubin Campus Center, Back Patio · FREE
12 PM: WPI Football vs Norwich University
Alumni Stadium · Ticket purchase required - link coming soon
1 - 3 PM: The Homecoming Social, hosted by GOLD
Hosted by the Graduates of the Last Decade Committee. Snacks and cash bar service provided. Each paid attendee receives one complimentary limited edition WPI Superfan cup.
Sports & Recreation Center · $5.00 for attendees 11 years and older
4:30 PM: WPI Field Hockey vs Clark University
Alumni Stadium