UM-Dearborn, it's time to celebrate Homecoming! View the week's featured events below.
Go Blue - Go Dearborn!
Celebrate your home away from home this Homecoming. Our campus hosts several events throughout the week, and there will be something for everyone. Gather with fellow alumni, students, faculty, and staff as you celebrate your Dearborn Wolverine Pride!
Monday, October 5
- Audience open to faculty/staff, alumni
- Hosted by Office of Student Life, Office of Alumni Engagement, and UM-Dearborn Athletics
Kick off Homecoming Week by exploring the creating Built Blue door displays across campus! Participating offices will have their decorations completed and on display beginning Monday. Contest judging will take place later in the week. Further details and registration will be available later this summer.
- 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Chancellor's Pond
- Audience open to students, faculty/staff, alumni
- Hosted by Office of Student Life, Office of Alumni Engagement, and Black Student Union
One of our most exciting campus traditions!
Get ready for an exciting day at the pond—come grab lunch, connect with the campus community, and cheer on student teams as they race to be crowned the Cardboard Boat Race Champion! Lunch will be available for purchase. UM-Dearborn alumni will be able to register, beginning in late summer, to join us for lunch, compliments of the Alumni Engagement Team!
Student Organizations and athletic teams, 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.
Tuesday, October 6
- Audience open to students, faculty/staff
- Hosted by the Office of Student Life
Join us for a hands-on volunteering event. Food and Day of Service shirt will be provided for all volunteers. More details and registration to come.
- 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Fieldhouse Parking Lot F
- Audience open to campus (students, faculty/staff, and alumni)
- Hosted by Office of Student Life, Office of Alumni Engagement, UM-Dearborn Athletics, and Dearborn Pickleball Club
Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this tournament promises excitement, sportsmanship, and community spirit. Bring your own paddles or borrow some for free. paddles are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Don't miss out on the fun, registration available soon!
Wednesday, October 7
- 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in Kochoff Hall, James C. Renick University Center
- Audience open to students
Learn more about the study abroad program and how studying in another country, gives you an opportunity to be immersed in a new culture and become globally literate, while at the same time earn credit towards your degree.
- Audience open to alumni (graduation Classes of 1962-1976)
- Hosted by Office of Alumni Engagement
Celebrate the 50-year milestone of the UM-Dearborn Class of 1976! Experience their most memorable stories and favorite photos from when they were on campus. Classes of 1962-1976 are invited to join in this annual jubilee reunion celebration. Registration will be available soon.
Visit the Jubilee Alumni website for more details and to register to attend.
Thursday, October 8
Honoring the 2026 outstanding alumni award recipients, who are positively impacting their workplaces and communities and serving as strong role models for a new generation of UM-Dearborn student leaders. 2026 Alumni Difference Makers will be announced this summer.
- 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Kochoff Hall, James C. Renick University Center
- Audience open to students
- Hosted by the Student Activities Board
The Student Activities Board (SAB) organizes a night of glitz and glam as Kochoff Hall is transformed into a dazzling Vegas casino experience complete with card tables, roulette wheels, slot machines, and more.
Dress to impress in your Vegas best and try your luck at blackjack, poker, and other classic games. Whether you're a high roller or just in it for fun, there’s something for everyone.
No prior experience needed—all students are welcome!
No real money involved—enjoy all the excitement using play chips only.
Friday, October 9
- 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the James C. Renick University Center
- Audience open to students
- Hosted by Career Services
Students and alumni will have the opportunity to speak with businesses and organizations about career and employment information. Learn about co-op/internship opportunities, part-time professional positions, as well as full-time professional employment from the representatives participating the in the Fair.
Registration will be available early this Fall.
Employers interested in participating in the Fair or also seeking other opportunities to engage with students can visit the Career Services website for more information.
Honoring the contributions and impact the Class of 2026 Hall of Fame inductees have made within UM-Dearborn Athletics. This year's inductees will be announced later this summer.
Learn more about the UM-Dearborn Athletics Hall of Fame.
- 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. at Fieldhouse Parking Lot F
- Audience open to campus (students, faculty/staff, and alumni)
- Hosted by Office of Student Life, Office of Alumni Engagement, and UM-Dearborn Athletics
Get ready for the ultimate pregame party at the Campus Tailgate! Test your skills on fun inflatables like the mechanical football, kick a field goal, or shoot some hoops. Grab your friends and experience the excitement of a true game-day tailgate as the lot comes alive with decorated vehicles, school spirit, and campus celebrating before the big events of the day.
The first 150 students to arrive will receive a food voucher redeemable for a slice of pizza or a hot dog at the Women's Ice Hockey game later that evening. Enjoy snacks, win prizes, and soak up the Homecoming spirit, you won't want to miss this campus tradition in the making!
Students register to attend through Victors Link. Alumni and campus community, register to join the pregame party starting in late summer.
- 7:00 p.m. in the Fieldhouse
- Audience open to campus (students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the community)
- Hosted by UM-Dearborn Athletics
Show your Maize and Blue pride and cheer on our Dearborn Wolverines at the Homecoming game! The Women's Ice Hockey team will be raising their CCWHA Tournament Championship and ACHA National Tournament semifinalist appearance banners prior to their game. UM-Dearborn student admission is free with a valid UMID card. Our UM-Dearborn alumni, faculty, and staff also receive free admission with discounted admission for their guests. Don't miss out on the energy, excitement, and school spirit!
Saturday, October 17
- Audience open to campus (students, faculty/staff, and alumni)
- Hosted by Office of Alumni Engagement
Michigan Wolverines take on the Penn State Nittany Lions during the U-M Homecoming football game at the Big House on Saturday, October 17. Get your tickets to gather before the game at the Alumni Territory Homecoming Tailgate or be part of the action during the game at the Big House.
To purchase game tickets, visit mgoblue.com. Be part of all the pregame fun and purchase your Alumni Territory Homecoming Tailgate tickets on the U-M Alumni Association website today. Go Blue!