Homecoming 2024 Schedule

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Guest Services
7 a.m. – 8 p.m. • University Center
Visit the University Center for public restrooms, ATM, and vending. UC Food Court opens at 10:30am. 

12th Annual Alumni and Friends Career Speaker Series
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. • Various Locations

Undergraduate Class of 1974 Golden Anniversary Reception and Dinner
5:30 p.m. Reception • 6:30 p.m. Dinner • Penfield Hall • $40
Members of the Mercer undergraduate Class of 1974 are invited to celebrate your 50th anniversary with your classmates, current faculty, and staff. Invitees will receive invitations by mail, and may register online or by returning the printed registration form.  

9th Annual Alumni and Friends Awards Reception and Dinner
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. • Presidents Dining Room, University • $40
Our 9th Annual Alumni and Friends Awards Dinner will honor our Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees and recipients of the Alumni by Choice, Meritorious Service, Distinguished Alumnus, and Young Alumnus awards. Pre-registration is required. Reception begins at 6:00 p.m. Dinner and program begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. 

Pep Rally and Fireworks
8:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. • Cruz Plaza • Free
Free and open to all, our annual Homecoming pep rally gets the party started! 

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Guest Services
7 a.m. – 8 p.m. • University Center
Visit the University Center for public restrooms, ATM, and vending. UC Food Court opens at 10:30am. 

Alumni Hospitality Tent and Tailgate
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Black Field – Look for our tent and signage! • Free
Open to all alumni, with recognition items for the classes of 1974, 1984, 1994, 1999, 2004, and 2014! Further details to be published soon. 

Half Century Club Induction & Celebration
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. • Intramural Courts, University Center • Invitation Only
This event is by invitation only for our undergraduate alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. Invitees will receive invitations in the mail. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, alumni and one guest attend free. A registration fee of $25 applies to each additional guest. View special Half Century Club parking, transportation, and football game ticket information on the Half Century Club page.  

Football Game: Mercer Bears face ETSU Buccaneers
3 p.m. • Five Star Stadium
Visit Mercer Ticket Sales for more information