RMU Homecoming 2026
Welcome Back, Colonials!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Early Bird Incentive:
Register for the Alumni Tailgate or the Affinity Group Meetup by September 14 to be automatically entered to win an exclusive RMU Prize Pack!
2026 Homecoming Countdown
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Schedule Highlights
Morning
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Pre-game fun in the Alumni Zone in Tailgate Alley
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Self-guided campus tours and alumni meetups
11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
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Alumni Affinity Group Meetup
11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
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Alumni Tailgate
2:00 P.M.
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RMU vs. Norfolk State Titans
Campus Check-In Portal
Not attending an official event but still visiting?
If you are informally swinging by to visit campus or look around, let us know you are here so we can celebrate
your return!
Please Note: This check-in is for alumni visiting campus during Homecoming Weekend who are not attending an official Homecoming event. If you are already registered for the Alumni Tailgate or an Affinity Group Meetup, you do not need to complete this form. This check-in does not serve as registration for any Homecoming event.
Alumni Affinity Group Meetup
Saturday, October 3
UPMC Lobby
Admission: $5
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Catch up with the Black Alumni Council, Class of 2016, Golden Colonials, Philadelphia Alumni Network, Phi Beta Sigma, and Sport Management over specialty coffee and pastries. Admission includes a voucher for a free beverage from The Roaming Bean.
Missing your group? If you don’t see your affinity network listed and want to join, contact us at rmualum@rmu.edu!
Tailgate Alley
Swing by Tailgate Alley to connect with the alumni community! Stop by our tent to grab a bottle of water and pick up your exclusive RMU alumni giveaway (available only at the tent!).
The Official Alumni Tailgate
Saturday, October 3
Joe Walton Plaza
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet, beverages, family- friendly activities, and the ultimate pregame school spirit!
Admission:
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Standard Adult Admission: $25
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Children (Ages 4–12): $7.50
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Children (3 & Under): FREE
Exclusive Tailgate Rates: Are you a faculty or staff member, a recent graduate (Class of 2025 or 2026), a last decade alumnus, or a golden colonial? Exclusive discount tiers are available for your groups! Please contact us at rmualum@rmu.edu to claim your special rate.
Homecoming Tailgate Kit Sign-Up
Rally Your Crew & Pre-Register Your Group!
Are you anchoring an organized group of alumni at the tailgate? Pre-register your crew by September 18 to pick up an exclusive Homecoming Tailgate Kit! (Kit includes: RMU picnic blanket, 2 water bottles, a bottle opener, red koozies, and a personalized group sign).
Football Game Tickets
Pack the Stands: RMU Colonials vs. Norfolk State
Homecoming isn’t complete without cheering on our team! Come pack the stadium and sit with your fellow
alumni in the exclusive RMU Alumni Section for just $13!
Tickets will go on sale in Mid-August.
Please Note: Registration for the Alumni Tailgate does not include admission to the football game.
Become A Homecoming Hero
Help Us Make Homecoming Unforgettable!
Step up for a flexible, short volunteer shift greeting guests, checking alumni in, or handing out swag. You'll score an exclusive volunteer t-shirt and still have plenty of time to enjoy the game!
Have questions? Email rmualum@rmu.edu