Homecoming
The ultimate Go Blue Go Dearborn Week
Celebrate your home away from home this Homecoming! The Office of Student Life hosts several events throughout the week and will have something for everyone. Gather with alumni, fellow students, faculty, and staff as you celebrate your Dearborn Wolverine pride!
Homecoming Traditions
One of our most exciting campus traditions! Student Organizations, Athletic teams, Alumni, and Departments test their creative thinking and engineering skills to build boats entirely out of cardboard to race across the Chancellor’s Pond. Whichever team makes it to the end of the pond, and back the fastest with their boat afloat and in one piece wins.
Past winners
2023- Casual Gaming
2022-PRIDE
2021- Graduate International Student Organization
2019 - Casual Gaming Club
2017 - Campus Video Network
A unique carnival event with games, prizes, activities, and free food
An annual event where alumni take on students during a fun athletic game competing to win the Maize & Blue Trophy. Traditionally this has been in flag football, but for the first time starting in 2023, students will take on alumni in a game of broomball on the ice rink!
Past winners:
2023- Alumni
2022- Alumni
2021- Alumni
2020- No game
2019- Student
2018- Alumni
The Student Activities Board (SAB) organizes a night where students come together and dress up (as they please) to kick off the new school year. Gathering in a beautifully decorated University Center, students are able to meet new friends, and catch up with old ones at this special occasion.
Attend a campus tailgate before the big homecoming game with free food, prizes, lawn games, music, and more.
2024 Homecoming Schedule
Monday, September 9, 2024
Cardboard Boat Races 1-2:30 pm at the Chancellors Pond
Get involved by cheering on student organizations, athletic teams, and departments as they race across the pond, or compete by building a boat out of cardboard!
Teams will race in heats of 4 to 5 teams. The top finishers of each heat will compete in one final race to determine the winning team. The top finishers will receive prizes.
Registration
Registration closes September 5th, 2024
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Homecoming Day of Service 12-3 pm at the RUC Patio
Join us as we pack school supplies for local elementary students in need! We will pack children's backpacks with school supplies to help young students in their upcoming school year! All Volunteers will receive food & Days of Service Shirt!
Pickleball Drop-in Event 5-7 pm at the Fieldhouse Parking Lot
Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this tournament promises excitement, sportsmanship, and community spirit. The tournament begins at 5 pm. Register today and we'll see you on the court! Grab your paddles and join in for a free fun, family-friendly pickleball drop-in event. Bring your own paddles or borrow some for free. paddles are available on a first- come first- served basis.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Maize Fest 3-5 pm at the RUC Patio
A festival like none other! This year’s revamped Maize Fest will feature unique carnival games, prizes, activities, crafts, and free food. Whether you want to challenge your friends on the mechanical surfboard, get some airbrushed swag, or just enjoy some fun time with friends, Maize Fest is the event for you.
Homecoming Trivia Night 6:30 pm at Kochoff Hall C
Grab a team of 4 and test your knowledge! Prizes will be awarded to the first-place team. This event is open to students and alumni.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
SAB Homecoming Dance 7-10 pm at Fairlane Quad E
Be ready to bring your dance moves. This year, Homecoming Dance is a Back to the 60's theme. You are invited to dance, eat food, and make memories.
Friday, September 13, 2024
Tailgate 5-6:45 pm at RUC Patio
Enjoy the family-friendly campus tailgate with free food, prizes, lawn games, music, and more!
Women's Volleyball vs. Calumet College of St. Joseph's 7:00 pm Fieldhouse
Come cheer on our Dearborn Wolverines! UM-Dearborn student admission is FREE with a UMICH ID present
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Michigan vs. Arkansas State Football Game at noon at the Big House Stadium in Ann Arbor
University of Michigan football takes on Arkansas State during the Homecoming football game. Tickets sold separately