Schedule
Mark your calendar for Homecoming, scheduled for October 4, 2025.
Parade
10:00 a.m., Philadelphia Street
Alumni and Friends Crimson Huddle
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex
Football: IUP vs. Edinboro
2:00 p.m., George P. Miller Stadium
Fifth Quarter Concert
7:00 p.m., Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex
Crimson Court
Vote for the 2025 Homecoming Crimson Court! Our gender-neutral court includes six students, each representing one of IUP’s undergraduate colleges. Elected court members participate in the Homecoming Parade, the Alumni and Friends Crimson Huddle, and are recognized on the field during halftime at the football game.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this IUP tradition!
Voting is now open. All students can vote for the 2025 Crimson Court from noon on Thursday, September 11, through noon on Monday, September 15, via Crimson Connect.
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Alumni
Contact the Office of Alumni and Friends for reunion planning and other inquiries. Send an email to alumni-relations@iup.edu or call 724-357-7942. See details about the parade and the annual Alumni and Friends Crimson Huddle below!
Students
Contact Student Life at 724-357-2598 with any questions regarding Homecoming and Homecoming events.
Parade
The 2025 Homecoming Parade is on Saturday, October 4, at 10:00 a.m. The theme is IUP Icons!
If your organization or business would like to participate in the parade, please fill out our Parade Unit Submission Form. Please review the Homecoming Parade Guidelines prior to submitting the form.
If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Sarneso at esarneso@iup.edu or 724-357-2598.
Crimson Huddle
The largest indoor tailgate of the year, and you’re invited!
You’re invited to join us at the Alumni and Friends Crimson Huddle. Held at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex right after the parade and before the game, it’s super convenient to attend the parade, the huddle, and the game. Enjoy a full buffet of tailgate favorites, live music, an exclusive pregame performance by the IUP Marching Band and fun giveaways. The IUP Student Ambassadors will host fun activities for children, and our mascot, Norm, will make an appearance!
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Reunion Groups
The Crimson Huddle is the perfect place to meet up for a Homecoming reunion! We encourage reunion groups (Greek organizations, sports teams, student clubs, families, etc.) to reserve a table for groups of 10 or more. To reserve a table, please have the group’s contact person submit a Homecoming Reservation for Groups request at least two weeks prior to Homecoming.
Fifth Quarter Concert Tickets
7:00 p.m.
Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex
Wrap up Homecoming Weekend on a high note with an unforgettable night of rock and roll as The Clarks—made up of IUP alumni Scott Blasey '87 and Greg Joseph '85—take the stage with special guest Chris Higbee '01. Get tickets at the First Commonwealth Bank Box Office in the KCAC or buy online.
Monday
Class Cab: IUP Homecoming Edition
Monday, September 29 – Friday, October 3, 8:50 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Across Campus
Sponsor: IUP Ambassadors
6 O’Clock Series – How to Rest: How to Avoid Burnout
Monday, September 29, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Elkin Hall Great Room
Sponsor: IUP Student Life; Council on Spiritual and Religious Life
Planetarium Show: A New Eye – The Rubin Telescope, Presented by Ken Coles
Monday, September 29, 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Cejka Planetarium, Kopchick Hall
Sponsor: Department of Anthropology, Geospatial, and Earth Sciences; Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics