Homecoming
Welcome home, Eagles!
October 1–5, 2025
During Benedictine University’s Homecoming Weekend, we celebrate you—our graduates—with a variety of campus events.
From the home football tailgate, to the big game, it’s your time to come back, reconnect, and cheer on your fellow Eagles! Let’s celebrate BenU tradition, pride, and community together.
Benedictine University Homecoming Weekend Events
Wednesday, Oct. 1
Journeys in Leadership
6 p.m. | Goodwin Hall, fourth floor, 411
Friday, Oct. 3
Alumni Achievement Awards
5:30 p.m. | Kindlon Hall, fifth floor, Komechak Gallery
*Invitation Only
Saturday, Oct. 4
Organization Development Lecture Series
9 a.m. | Goodwin Hall, fourth floor, 411
Mass
10 a.m. | St. Benedict Chapel, Lownik Hall
Homecoming Tailgate
11 a.m. | Rice Center Parking Lot
*Tailgate Rules & Guidelines
Homecoming Game
1 p.m. | Football Field
Additional Scheduled Games
10 a.m. | Men’s Rugby
7:30 p.m. | Men’s Soccer
TBD | Women’s Soccer
Check closer to Homecoming for more details and events. Keep an eye out on your emails once registered. All registered individuals will receive logistics emails specific to registered events.
Looking forward to your homecoming!
This year, we’re proud to honor the Class of ’75 as Benedictine’s Golden Eagles!
Meet us at the Tents at the Tailgate!
Alumni Relations
Visit the Alumni Tent for free gear, food, drinks, and ways to say connected with us
Black Alumni Network (BAN)
Connect with members of BAN to learn about the work they do and discover how to get involved
Eagle Club
Meet members of Eagle Club to learn how they support athletics and discover how to get involved
Library x Archives
Step into the archives pop-up to explore University memorabilia and take a walk down memory lane
Admissions x Parents
Learn what’s new and take a campus tour. Tours will be departing from this tent during the tailgate
College of Science and Health Reunion
Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts Reunion
Stop by your former college to say hello to faculty and network with fellow alumni