Homecoming Schedule
Friday, November 7, 2025
| Time | Event | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Golden Pioneers Luncheon All Golden Pioneers (Classes of 1967-1975) are invited to a luncheon celebrating and reflecting on SHU’s yesteryear. Enjoy a buffet menu, desserts and complimentary wine. |
West Campus Guest House | $19.63 |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | School of Communication, Media & the Arts Awards The School of Communication, Media & the Arts (SCMA) will host its annual event honoring several alumni who have had an impact in media, journalism and communications fields. A reception will follow. |
Dr. Michelle C. Loris ’70 Forum | Free |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Alumni Campus Tours Whether you recently visited campus or it’s been 15 years, take some time to wander and see the new sights of the home we all love. Join SHU’s Student Ambassadors as they lead 45-minute tours, which will be held rain or shine. |
Chapel of the Holy Spirit | Free |
| 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Young Alumni Awards This year, we are honoring many young alumni (2010-2024) who have achieved much in their professional and personal lives, as well as those who demonstrate the Pioneer spirit in their everyday lives. Reception will include complimentary champagne, heavy appetizers and a cash bar. |
West Campus Guest House | $25 |
| 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Greek Life Reunion Reception Calling all members of Fraternity & Sorority Life at SHU! Join us for a Fraternity & Sorority Life Reunion celebrating all the fraternity and sorority organizations throughout SHU’s history. Show your letters and reunite with your brothers and sisters. SHU’s fraternities and sororities will also be recognized during the men’s hockey game immediately following the reunion reception. Reception will include light bites and soft drinks. Cash bar available. |
West Campus East Lobby | $15 |
| 7 p.m. | Men’s Hockey vs. Air Force Cheer on the Pioneers as they face Air Force in the first of a two-game series. The energy in the Martire Family Arena will be electric as we officially kick off Homecoming 2025! |
Martire Family Arena | $15 |
| 7 p.m. | SHU Theatre Arts Program presents Bus Stop On a snowy night in Kansas, a diner can be an oasis, a prison, a place to hide or a place to discover yourself. When a bus is forced to take shelter from stormy weather, a mismatched group of dreamers and cowboys, waitresses and outcasts find unexpected warmth in one another. In William Inge’s 1955 classic, this great playwright of the Midwest gives voice to memorable characters who’ll linger like the perfect cup of diner coffee. |
Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts | $5-25 |
| 7 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball vs. Canisius Cheer on Women’s volleyball as they take on Canisius in the newly renovated William Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center. |
William Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center | Free |
Saturday, November 8, 2025
| Time | Event | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Heroes with Heart Breakfast As part of Homecoming 2025, we honor our alumni and University veterans and active service members who so bravely defended and continue to defend our freedoms. During this breakfast, you can thank these veterans, meet some current ROTC students and honor those close to you who have served. |
Linda's (McMahon Commons) | Included in the Pioneer Fest package pricing |
| 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Alumni Campus Tours Whether you recently visited campus or it’s been 15 years, take some time to wander and see the new sights of the home we all love. Join SHU’s Student Ambassadors as they lead 45-minute tours, which will be held rain or shine. |
Chapel of the Holy Spirit | Free |
| 9 - 11 a.m. | Back with Heart: Campus Connections Stop by McMahon Commons to reconnect with your academic colleges, visit the Center for Career & Professional Development, learn about SHU graduate degree options and meet with various SHU departments. Complimentary apple cider will be available. |
McMahon Commons | Free |
| 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Pioneer Fest Before the Homecoming football game kick off, meet up with all your friends and classmates for Pioneer Fest, an enduring Homecoming tradition. Package includes the Heroes with Heart breakfast, complimentary soft drinks, tailgate food options and a ticket to the football game. A cash bar will also be available. There will be a Homecoming special on draft beer! |
William Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center Lawn | $40 adults/$15 ages 6-17/Children under 5 free |
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Family Fun Zone Attending Homecoming with little Pioneers? Head over to the Valentine Health & Recreation Center for a fun space with games and interactive fun! Kids can enjoy some special light bites while they play! |
Valentine Health & Recreation Center | Free |
| Noon | Homecoming Football Game: Pioneers vs. Virginia-Lynchburg It’s game time, Pioneer Alumni! Fill Campus Field with energy as the Pios take the field for the Homecoming game. The event features a pre-game tribute honoring all military members. The Outpost beer garden will be open during Homecoming for a separate charge payable at the entrance to the Outpost. Cash bar and additional food options will be available. |
Campus Field | Included in Pioneer Fest package or $10 separately |
| 4 p.m. | Homecoming Alumni Mass Celebrate Mass as an alumni community as we pray especially for all our fellow alumni who have passed in the past year. This Mass counts as Sunday obligation |
Chapel of the Holy Spirit (Chapel of the Nativity) | Free |
| 5 p.m. | Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Air Force One last showdown! Cheer on the Pioneers as they battle Air Force in the series finale at Martire Family Arena. |
Martire Family Arena | $15 |
| 6 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball vs. Niagara Rally behind Women’s volleyball as they battle Niagara in the newly renovated William Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center! |
William Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center | Free |
| 7 p.m. | SHU Theatre Arts Program presents Bus Stop On a snowy night in Kansas, a diner can be an oasis, a prison, a place to hide or a place to discover yourself. When a bus is forced to take shelter from stormy weather, a mismatched group of dreamers and cowboys, waitresses and outcasts find unexpected warmth in one another. In William Inge’s 1955 classic, this great playwright of the Midwest gives voice to memorable characters who’ll linger like the perfect cup of diner coffee. |
Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts | $5-25 |
| 8 p.m. | SHU Choral Program presents A Masterworks Concert Enjoy an evening of wonderful music provided by the SHU Choral Program as they present their annual Fall Masterworks concert! |
Chapel of the Holy Spirit | $5-25 |
| 8 p.m. | Unforgettable Fire: U2 Tribute Show Unforgettable Fire, or ”UF,” was born on New Year's Day in 1995 as one of the first U2 Tribute Bands to ever perform in America. After 25 years of performing, UF has formed the reputation of being the preeminent U2 Tribute Show in North America. |
SHU Community Theatre | Varies |