Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend

Homecoming Schedule of Events

Mark your calendars and call your classmates!

Planning is underway to make Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend 2026 the biggest and best ever. Make your plans to join us October 1-4, 2026. There will be something for everyone!

Click here to register for Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend 2026

2026 Schedule of Events

** Tickets for athletics competitions are free throughout the weekend. **

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Athletics Hall of Honor Dinner & Induction Ceremony
1929 Fieldhouse; Health, Wellness & Athletics (HWA) Complex

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend Information
Benham-Pence Student Center Lobby

  • Get all your reunion questions answered here.

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Class of 1976 50th Reunion Gathering
Mother Stewart’s Brewing, 102 W Columbia Street, Springfield, OH 45504

  • Bringing the Class of 1976 together to start their 50th Reunion Weekend off right. Friends and family welcome!

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Campus Tours 
Meet in the Student Center lobby near the information tables.

  • Join fellow alumni for a walk down memory lane.

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Campus Tours 
Meet in the Student Center lobby near the information tables.

  • Join fellow alumni for a walk down memory lane.

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Student Senate Alumni Reception
Benham-Pence Student Center, Founders Pub

  • Meet and share stories with current Student Senate members

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Welcome Back Reception
Shouvlin Center, Room 105

  • Mix and mingle to kick off your weekend!

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Alumni Achievement Awards
Hollenbeck Hall Atrium & Ness Auditorium

8:00 p.m. – Midnight
Reunion Late Night
Founders Pub, Benham-Pence Student Center

  • Join the Reunion Classes for drinks in the lower level of the Student Center

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Campus Bonfire
Corner of Woodlawn and Ward Streets

  • Students, Parents, Alumni and Friends all come together for music and s’mores

9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Tour of the Night Sky
Weaver Observatory

  • Join fellow alumni to navigate the night sky through the Weaver Observatory telescope.

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend Information
Benham-Pence Student Center Lobby

  • Get all your reunion questions answered here.

10 - 11:00 a.m.
Cadaver Lab Tour 
Kuss Science Center, Room 109

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Pickleball Drop-In Play
David B. and Georgiana S. Albright Tennis Complex

  • Start your day with Wittenberg Alumni and Community Members for pickleball drop-in play.

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Welcome Home at the McClain Center!
The William A. McClain Center

  • Come for the coffee and donuts, stay for the sense of belonging.
  • Meet the new Director of the McClain Center, Kenneth Goodrum, and hear his vision in providing purpose for Wittenberg students through fostering connections, assisting with transitions, and providing intentional support.
  • Open house begins at 10am, with short remarks from Ken scheduled for 10:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Homecoming Tailgate
East Campus Drive

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Restore the Red Reception 
Myers Hall

  • Celebrate the painting of Myers Hall with a dedication.

2:00 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game vs. Kenyon
Edwards Maurer Field at Wittenberg Stadium

  • Cheer the Tigers to victory!

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Class of 2001 and Friends Party in the Hollow
Tent near Koch Hall

  • Visit with classmates, share memories and photos over dinner.

4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Class of 1966 Dinner
Hollenbeck Hall, Ness Auditorium

  • Reminisce with classmates. Register by Monday, September 21.

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Class of ’76 Dinner, Music, and Dancing
Shouvlin Center, Room 105

  • Visit with classmates, share memories and photos over dinner.

9:00 p.m.
Theatre & Dance Homecoming Cabaret
Founders Pub, Benham-Pence Student Center

9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Bingo
Benham-Pence Student Center, CDR

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Vow Renewal
Kissing Bridge at Commencement Hollow

  • Did you find love at Wittenberg? Celebrate and renew your vows with fellow Witt Weds!

10:30 a.m.
Coffee and Doughnuts Fellowship
Weaver Chapel

11:00 a.m.
Homecoming Worship Service
Weaver Chapel

11:00 a.m.
Pancake Brunch
Center Dining Room

  • Parents, students, and alumni are invited to get breakfast in the CDR to conclude the weekend. Price is $7.00 at the door.

Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement with any questions at alumni@wittenberg.edu or (937) 327-6374.

Homecoming Archives:

  • Click this link to relive the fun of Homecoming Weekends from the recent past (2017-25).