Homecoming Weekend 2024

October 11-13
Friday-Sunday

Alumni and friends, come home to River Forest this fall! Join us on campus to celebrate with classmates and teammates during Homecoming 2024. Stand tall for CUC as you cheer on our Cougar athletes, tailgate before the football game, worship together and enjoy special celebrations such as the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction.


Event Highlights

Friday, 10/11

Saturday, 10/12

  • Women’s Tennis vs. Edgewood College
  • Alumni & Friends Beer & Brats Homecoming Tailgate**
  • Football vs Rockford University
  • Athletic Hall of Fame Induction & Dinner**

Sunday, 10/13

  • Men’s & Women’s Soccer vs Milwaukee School of Engineering
  • Homecoming Worship Service

** Advance ticket purchase required

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Whether it’s been one year, 10 years, 50 years or more, please consider joining us for the Homecoming activities. We look forward to seeing you on campus in October.

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Friday, 10/11:

Saturday, 10/12:

  • Women’s Tennis vs. Edgewood College (10 am, CUC Tennis Courts)
  • Alumni & Friends Beer & Brats Homecoming Tailgate (11 am, DJ Parking Lot—advance ticket purchase required)
  • Football vs Rockford University (1 pm, Concordia Stadium)
  • Athletic Hall of Fame Induction & Dinner (6 pm, Geiseman Gymnasium—advance ticket purchase required)

Sunday, 10/13:

  • Campus Worship Service (10 am, Chapel of Our Lord)
  • Soccer vs Milwaukee School of Engineering (Men at Noon, Women at 2:30 pm, Concordia Stadium)

**Indicates event requires advance ticket purchase

Event Parking

Tailgate Parking: Students, alumni and friends who wish to Tailgate on Sat., Oct. 7 should follow CUC protocols. Learn More

On-Campus Parking: Preferred parking for events is in the parking structure off Bonnie Brae. Permits are required for any overnight guests. View Campus Map

Image Release

Videos and photographs will be taken during many Homecoming events. Your registration permits Concordia University Chicago to use your likeness in both digital and print promotional materials.

Registration & Cancellation Policy

All registrations must be received by Mon., Oct. 1. Refunds cannot be granted after this date. To cancel, contact the Office of Alumni & External Relations.

We will do our best to accommodate any physical and/or dietary needs.


For event assistance, contact the Office of Alumni & External Relations at Alumni@CUChicago.edu or 888-258-6773.

We will do our best to accommodate any physical or dietary needs.