Homecoming 2025
October 2-4, 2025
Homecoming 2024 Pictures
It was a wonderful weekend filled with food, fun, reconnecting, and of course, a lot of Spartan Spirit! View Homecoming 2024 pictures today.
Homecoming 2024 PicturesHomecoming 2025 - Event Preview
Mark your calendar and make plans to attend Homecoming, October 2-4!
Thursday, October 2
Aviation Career Day
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Steffens Hall, Charles and Romona Myers Center
Heritage Society Dinner
5:30 p.m. | Heritage Center, University of Dubuque
By invitation only.
Friday, October 3
Homecoming Registration - Spartan Welcome Center
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Lobby, Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center
Note: Registration will be closed from 1:45 to 3:15 pm for the Inauguration.
Sergeant Jeffrey B. Dodge Veterans Center Open House and Scholarship Presentation* ~ Celebrating 10 Years
10:30 a.m. - Noon | Garden Level, Blades Hall
Celebrating 10 Years!
Campus Trolley Tour*
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Meet at Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center Entrance to Board Trolley
Tour is approximately 25 minutes long.
Note: First come, first served. A trolley tour will also be available at noon.
Chapel Service*
11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Blades Chapel
University BBQ Lunch | $15
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Grace Plaza
Art Gallery Exhibit*
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Charles and Elizabeth Bisignano Art Gallery, Heritage Center
Stewards of Our Story: A Legacy of Leadership at the University of Dubuque
Since 1852, the University of Dubuque has been guided by leaders devoted to both preserving its rich history and boldly shaping its future. This gallery display honors the twelve presidents who have faithfully served, and are serving, as the stewards of UD's story, each leaving their mark on the life of this campus, its people, and the generations of students who called it home.
Campus Trolley Tour*
Noon - 12:30 p.m. | Meet at Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center Entrance to Board Trolley
Tour is approximately 25 minutes long.
Note: First come, first served. If the trolley is full, a second tour will be offered immediately following.
Alumni Travel Information Session
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Location TBD
The next alumni trip is scheduled for spring 2027! Destination announcement coming soon. Join us for this informational session to learn more about the trip itinerary and details.
Inauguration of Travis L. Frampton, PhD as the 12th President of the University of Dubuque*
2:00 p.m. | John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center
Reception to follow.
UD Vets and ROTC Reunion ~ Celebrating 10 Years of the Dodge Veterans Center
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Sergeant Jeffrey B. Dodge Veterans Center, Garden Level, Blades Hall
Volleyball Game vs. Wartburg College
6:00 p.m. | Stoltz Sports Center
Alumni Volleyball players in attendance will be recognized during sets!
Alumni Reunion Celebration - Celebrating C'65, C'75, C'85* | $25
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Barbara and Jack Smeltzer Dining Hall, Peters Commons
University of Dubuque Inauguration Celebration featuring New Fangled Four
7:30 p.m. | John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center
Free performance celebrating the Presidential Inauguration. Tickets are required and must be ordered through the Farber Box Office. Limit 2 per online transaction at www.dbq.edu/HeritageCenter. Alumni and Investors may call the Farber Box Office directly to reserve more than 2 tickets in the same transaction.
Online, use code: UDINAUGURATION
Call: 563.589.3432 to reserve tickets.
Saturday, October 4
Homecoming Registration
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. | A.Y. McDonald Lobby, Heritage Center
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Alumni Tailgate Tent, Upper Finley Parking Lot
Alumni Breakfast | $15
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | A.Y. McDonald Lobby and CyberCafe, Heritage Center
Alumni Awards Ceremony*
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Babka Theatre, Heritage Center
Spartan Fest! University Tailgate
11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Upper Finley Parking Lot
Tailgate Vendors Include:
- Bob and Lou's Coffee Camper
- Chomps Street Eats
- Hibachi Time
- Magoo's Pizza
Soccer Games vs. Luther College* ~ Celebrating 25 Years
Oyen Field
1:00 p.m. | Women's Game
3:30 p.m. | Men's Game
Football Game vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University* | $3
2:00 p.m. | Chalmers Field
1960s Reunion at Timmerman's
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Timmerman's Supper Club - 7777 Timmerman Drive, East Dubuque, Illinois, 61025
Spartan Social - Celebrating C'00, C'15, C'20
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | The Dog House Lounge - 1646 Asbury Road, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001
ALL SPARTANS are welcome to attend the Spartan Social at The Dog House! Join us for food, drinks, and fun as we celebrate a wonderful Homecoming!
* Virtual Options! Look for this symbol next to events that will be offered on campus and virtually.
NOTE: Alumni T-shirts are available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis at Homecoming Registration. Shirts must be picked up in person on Friday, October 3 (10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - closed from 1:45-3:15pm) in the Smith Welcome Center, or Saturday, October 4 (10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) at the Alumni Tent in the Upper Finley Parking Lot. Sizes are not guaranteed.
REUNIONS & AFFINITY GATHERINGS:
Reunion Classes
- Class of 1965
- Friday: Alumni Reunion Celebration
- Class of 1975
- Friday: Alumni Reunion Celebration
- Saturday: Tailgate Tent
- Class of 1985
- Friday: Alumni Reunion Celebration
- Class of 2000
- Saturday: Spartan Social @ The Dog House Lounge
- Class of 2015
- Saturday: Spartan Social @ The Dog House Lounge
- Class of 2020
- Saturday: Spartan Social @ The Dog House Lounge
Are you celebrating a reunion year? Email kkraus@dbq.edu to plan your gathering today!
Groups Hosting Tailgate Tents
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Army ROTC
- Black Alumni
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Class of 1975 Reunion
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Department of Aviation
- Men's Basketball
- Men's Hockey
- Office of Student Activities
- Phi Beta Sigma
- UD Vets - Celebrating 10 Years!
- Volleyball Team
Interested in hosting a reunion or tailgate tent? Email KKraus@dbq.edu to plan your gathering today.
Unable to return to campus? Homecoming Spartan Spirit Packs will be available to order again this year!
Event schedule and details are subject to change.