Homecoming 2026

October 1-4, 2026

Saint Francis alumni and family are invited to reconnect, rediscover and reunite at Homecoming. The centerpiece of this year’s Homecoming is an all-class reunion celebrating the university’s esteemed faculty, staff and coaches (both current and retired) and its 80th year in Fort Wayne.

Registration is closed.

Schedule of Events

All events are open to alumni and friends.

Thursday, October 1

Alumni Awards Ceremony
7:00 p.m.
San Damiano Hall (North Campus) Auditorium

Friday, October 2

All Stakeholders Day of Service
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Service opportunities will be announced at a later date.

All Stakeholders Day of Service Celebration
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Oratory of St. Francis Piazza

This event will coincide with the Little Regatta.

Little Regatta
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Oratory of St. Francis Piazza – Mirror Lake

This event is hosted by the Student Activities Council.

Saturday, October 3

Alumni Mass with Football Team
9:00 a.m.
San Damiano Hall (North Campus) Auditorium

Donuts at the Gallery
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Mimi and Ian Rolland Art Center Weatherhead Gallery

The Weatherhead Gallery will be open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saint Francis Football Game vs. St. Francis (IL)
1:00 p.m.
Bishop D’Arcy Stadium

An alumni tent will be set up in the Stadium and commemorative Homecoming towels will be handed out.

Halftime Honors: Celebrating the 10 year reunion of the 2016 NAIA football national championship team with an on-field recognition ceremony at halftime.

Transitus
5:30 p.m.
Oratory of St. Francis or San Damiano Hall (North Campus) Auditorium

Saint Francis Women’s Soccer vs Mount Vernon
7:00 p.m.
Bishop D’Arcy Stadium

Sunday, October 4

Mass
11 a.m.
Oratory of St. Francis

Join us to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis!

Welcome Back, Alumni!

It’s been a minute. Rediscover your favorite spots and see what’s new on campus. View the campus map to plan your visit and make the most of Homecoming!

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Need somewhere to stay?

The Bradley, located in downtown Fort Wayne, offers a Saint Francis Preferred Rate of $139 per night for a Deluxe Room.

To book with this discount, please call the hotel directly.

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Show Your Homecoming Spirit!

Celebrate Homecoming with the latest Saint Francis apparel. Shop the Campus Store online.

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