Information for Alumni

Alumni, we are thrilled to welcome you back to campus for Illinois Homecoming 2019. We hope that you are able to reconnect with friends and faculty, visit some of your favorite spots around campus and the community, as well as see some of the ways we continue to grow.

Reservations & Overnight Accommodations

If you are traveling to join us for homecoming you may need overnight accommodations. Hotels tend to fill up quickly so make your reservations as soon as possible. You can see a list of local hotels on the Visit Champaign County website or on your favorite home-sharing website.

If you plan on dining in town you can find some of the local favorites on the Visit Champaign County website. Call ahead or use your favorite reservation app to set up a reservation and limit your wait where applicable.

Homecoming week events

With homecoming events throughout the week, there is something for you to do whether you are staying for the week, weekend, or just for game day.
See the full calendar of events.

If you are in town for the Michigan football game on 10/12 stay overnight and join us as we kick off homecoming week on Sunday, October 13th.

Homecoming 5K, Sunday, Oct. 13, 9am
Go for a casual jog or compete for the top spot on a course that runs through the beautiful Illinois campus.

Kickoff Celebration & Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, Oct. 13, 10:30am
Bring the family as we celebrate the start of homecoming week by dying the Alice Campbell Alumni Center fountain orange and enjoying a pancake breakfast.

Jim Gaffigan, State Farm Center, Thursday, Oct. 17, 8pm
Comedian Jim Gaffigan has new material and is bringing his Secrets & Pies tour to Champaign!

Friday and Saturday are filled with college and department alumni celebrations and tailgates. Check out the homecoming calendar to see what your college or department is up to during homecoming week.

Homecoming Parade, Friday, Oct. 18, 6pm
Line the campus streets and catch candy from student organizations and notable university & community figures.

Illinois Football vs. Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 19, 11am
Cheer on the Fighting Illini football team as they take on the Wisconsin Badgers in Big Ten play. Tickets available at FightingIllini.com.