Homecoming 2026

Homecoming and Reunions 2026—
(Draft Schedule - Schedule to Change)

The Registration Desk at McGriff Alumni House will be open: 

• Thursday, November 5, noon–5 p.m.

• Friday, November 6, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

• Saturday, November 7, 8 a.m.–noon

Thursday, November 5

8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer at St. Augustine’s Chapel
inside All Saints’ Chapel.

8:30–10 a.m. Campus tour and information session
Admissions, Fulford Hall
As a Sewanee alumnus or alumna, you know a great deal about the University, but if you have college-bound children attending Homecoming with you, plan to attend one of the campus tours and information sessions sponsored by the Office of Admission.

9:30  & 11 a.m. Back to class.
Dust off your gown and join current Sewanee students as alumni are invited to sit in on one of the regularly scheduled academic classes.

noon–5 p.m. Registration
McGriff Alumni House, Georgia Ave
Make this your first stop on the Domain for Homecoming and Reunion weekend. Pick up your registration packet with your nametag, a schedule of events, and a Homecoming gift!

2-3:30 p.m.  Campus tour and information session
Admissions, Fulford Hall
As a Sewanee alumnus or alumna, you know a great deal about the University, but if you have college-bound children attending Homecoming with you, plan to attend one of the campus tours and information sessions sponsored by the Office of Admission.

4 p.m. Evening Prayer at St. Augustine’s Chapel
inside All Saints’ Chapel.

6 p.m. Evening Activity TBD

Friday, November 6

8 a.m.–6 p.m. Registration
McGriff Alumni House, Georgia Ave
Make this your first stop on the Domain for Homecoming and Reunion weekend. Pick up your registration packet with your nametag, a schedule of events, and a Homecoming gift!

8, 9, 10, & 11 a.m. Back to class.
Dust off your gown and join current Sewanee students as alumni are invited to sit in on one of the regularly scheduled academic classes.

Gown library collection.
McGriff Alumni House
The Order of the Gown has launched a “Gown Library” for students who cannot afford the gowns sold at the bookstore. Alumni are invited to donate their gowns and help continue one of Sewanee’s most meaningful traditions. Donors are welcome to include a note or contact information so students may thank them personally.  Gown donations may be dropped off all weekend at the Homecoming registration desk in McGriff Alumni House.

9-10:30 a.m. Campus tour and information session
Admissions, Fulford Hall
As a Sewanee alumnus or alumna, you know a great deal about the University, but if you have college-bound children attending Homecoming with you, plan to attend one of the campus tours and information sessions sponsored by the Office of Admission.

9-10 a.m. Tours of our dormitories TBD

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Art Exhibition TBD

1-3:30 p.m.  Alumni Activities TBD

2-3:30 p.m. Campus tour and information session
Admissions, Fulford Hall
As a Sewanee alumnus or alumna, you know a great deal about the University, but if you have college-bound children attending Homecoming with you, plan to attend one of the campus tours and information sessions sponsored by the Office of Admission.

2:30-4 p.m. Academic Departmental Showcases TBD

4 p.m. Carillon Tour
Shapard Tower, All Saints' Chapel
 Get a bird’s eye view of the Sewanee campus with this informative tour.

4 p.m. Evening Prayer at St. Augustine’s Chapel
St. Augustine's Chapel, inside All Saints' Chapel

4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Welcome Home Reception
McGriff Alumni House
For alumni and faculty at the heated and lighted alumni tent. Catch up with your favorite professors at this popular event.

6:30 p.m. Class reunion parties begin.
See your class year reunion schedule for times and locations.

8-11 p.m. Band at Spencer Quad. 
Spencer Quad
Live music under the Tent.

Saturday, November 7

7:30 a.m. Fun Run for Alumni
McGriff Alumni House, Georgia Ave
Start the day with a 5 K to the Cross and back.

8 a.m.–noon Registration
McGriff Alumni House, Georgia Ave
Make this your first stop on the Domain for Homecoming and Reunion weekend. Pick up your registration packet with your nametag, a schedule of events, and a Homecoming and Reunion gift!

9 a.m. Bluegrass breakfast on the Quad
Main Quadrangle
Join your class for a picnic breakfast complete with mimosas and live music! The fun will continue as we process by class into All Saints’ for the all alumni celebration.

10 a.m. All Alumni Celebration
All Saints' Chapel
Join fellow alumni for the presentation of of alumni awards and class reunion gifts and to hear remarks from Vice-Chancellor Rob Pearigen, C’76. Meet this year’s award winners. Alumni who have reached the Founders’ Challenge (25 years of giving) will be recognized.

10 a.m. St Andrew’s-Sewanee School tour.
St. Andrew's Sewanee

Recently named “One of the South’s Most Beautiful High Schools” by Southern Living, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is offering campus tours. SAS is an Episcopal college preparatory school serving students in grades 6–12, with boarding available for grades 9–12. The school’s scenic 550-acre campus features a newly restored 100-year-old chapel, one of the state’s most beautiful performance spaces, and several outdoor art installations. To reserve your spot, email admissions@sasweb.org or call 931.598.5651.

11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Reunion Brunch
Tailgate Field

11:30 a.m. Young Alumni Tailgate Party
Tailgate Field
Enjoy live music at the Tailgate Field in front of the baseball and softball fields. Come gather before the parade for this tailgate party.

12:45 p.m. Homecoming Parade
Centennial House
Find your class banner and join your classmates at Centennial House across from the Football Field (corner of Texas and Roark’s Cove) to march to the game. Follow the marching band in oldest to youngest class order. When the marching band starts, it’s time to line up!

1:30 p.m. Homecoming football game vs Rhodes
McGee Field at Harris Stadium

2:30 p.m. Homecoming soccer game (Women and Men Games Time and Opponent TBD)
Puett Field

4:30–6:30 p.m. All alumni post-game barbeque and concert
McGriff Alumni House
Under the tent near the McGriff Alumni House with live music!

8 p.m.–11 p.m. All alumni dance with live music
McGriff Alumni House
Enjoy Entice under the heated and lighted alumni tent. Dance the night away at this popular event! You won’t want to miss the brass section of these fantastic performers!

Sunday, November 8

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
All Saints’ Chapel.

9:30 a.m. Memorial service
St. Augustine's Chapel, inside All Saints' Chapel
For alumni, faculty, staff, and community members.

11 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 
All Saints’ Chapel 
Music led by the University Choir. Prayers will be offered for alumni who died during the past year. 

1:30 p.m. Carillon Tour
Shapard Tower
Get a bird’s-eye view of the Sewanee campus while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the carillon. Please meet inside All Saints’ Chapel at the iron gate in the front of the nave.

6:30 p.m. Growing in Grace
All Saints’ Chapel 

Events Around Campus

Information sessions and campus tours for prospective students are available through the Admissions Office.