Schedule
Mark your calendar for Homecoming, scheduled for October 4, 2025.
Homecoming weekend is always packed with things to do.
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.
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, an appearance by the IUP Cheerleaders, and fun giveaways. The IUP Student Ambassadors will host fun activities for children, and our mascot, Norm, will make an appearance!
Preregistration is encouraged and will open soon. Check back for more details.
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.