UND Homecoming Week
Every year, UND alumni and friends flock to campus for a week of celebration and UND pride.
A fall tradition that’s been part of UND for more than 100 years, Homecoming Week is a special time on campus.
The University of North Dakota first held a Homecoming in 1916, and throughout the years, the annual celebration has grown to a week filled with fun. The wide array of events offers something for everyone including volunteer opportunities, social hours, a parade and of course, the chance to cheer on the Fighting Hawks to victory.
2024 Event Schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 24
| Time | Event | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Blood Drive | Wellness Center | Donate Blood |
| 5 - 8 p.m. | UND Center for Innovation 40th Anniversary Celebration | Cloud 9 Event Center | Contact Haylee Bjork at haylee.bjork@UND.edu |
Wednesday, Sept. 25
| Time | Event | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 - 6 p.m. | Hawks Hour | Bonzer's Sandwich Pub | No Registration Necessary |
| 5 p.m. Food Trucks 6:15 p.m. Program | UND Pep Rally | Town Square, Downtown Grand Forks | No Registration Necessary |
Thursday, Sept. 26
| Time | Event | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 - 9 p.m. | Alumni Honors Banquet | Alerus Center | Attend Alumni Honors |
Friday, Sept. 27
| Time | Event | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. | SMHS Continuing Education Symposium | School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Room W206 | Zoom | Attend the Symposium |
| 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Gershman Graduate Center Homecoming Open House | Gershman Graduate Center | Visit the Gershman Graduate Center |
| 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | INMED Grand Opening & Housewarming | School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Room E251 | No Registration Necessary |
| 11:30 a.m. | Fan Luncheon | Memorial Union | Attend the Fan Luncheon |
| 12 - 2 p.m. | UND Nursing Tours | UND Nursing Building | Drop in for a Tour |
| 1:15 p.m. - 5 p.m. | UND School of Law Annual Homecoming CLE | UND School of Law, VandeWalle Courtroom | Register for the Homecoming CLE |
| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | UND LEADS: Broad Perspectives on National Security | Memorial Union Ballroom | Attend UND LEADS |
| 4 - 5 p.m. |
"Who's Teaching Who? Still Learning After 25 Years of Teaching." Chemistry Lecturer, Michelle Applebee, '00 |
Abbott Hall Room 101 | Attend the Lecture |
| 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. | 49th Annual UND Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet | Alerus Center | Attend Hall of Fame |
| 5 - 7 p.m. | College of Engineering & Mines Homecoming Social | Tom & Carolyn Hamilton Atrium, Collaborative Energy Complex (CEC) | More Details |
| 5 - 7 p.m. | UND School of Law Alumni & Friends Social | UND School of Law, Central Commons | No Registration Necessary |
| 7 p.m. | UND School of Law Class of 1974 50-Year Reunion Dinner | Gorecki Alumni Center | Attend the Dinner |
| 5 - 8 p.m. | SMHS Alumni Reunion (1944-2014) | Ely's Ivy | Attend the SMHS Reunion |
Saturday, Sept. 28
| Time | Event | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Homecoming Parade | University Ave. | Register Your Float |
| 9 a.m. | UND Law Homecoming Parade Watch Party | UND School of Law, North Lawn facing University Ave. | No Registration Necessary |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
UND School of Law Open House
|
UND School of Law, Central Commons | No Registration Necessary |
| 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Michelob ULTRA Tailgate Village
|
Alerus Center Parking Lot | No Registration Necessary |
| 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Tailgate with UND Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work
|
Alerus Center Parking Lot | Tailgate with CNPD |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Tailgate & Celebrate
Honoring milestone graduates from UND classes ending in 4 or 9
|
Alerus Center Parking Lot | No Registration Necessary |
| 1 p.m. | UND Football vs. Murray State | Alerus Center | Get Football Tickets |
| 1 p.m. | Cheer & Dance Alumni Event | Alerus Center | Register to attend the Cheer & Dance Alumni Event |
Capturing the Spirit of Homecoming
Homecoming memories that will make you want to relive the week all over again! From parade floats to tailgating and special events these photos say it all.
Homecoming in 360
UND videographers took a 360-degree camera to various Homecoming events to provide a VR experience of the week. Use your cursor to move around the video, or watch using a VR headset.