FAQs

Geoff Button ’10 MFA, Associate Director, Alumni Engagement
geoff.button@northwestern.edu

Christine McCall, Associate Director, Alumni Engagement
christine.mccall@northwestern.edu

Hayley Wozny, Senior Associate Director, Alumni Engagement
hayley.wozny@northwestern.edu

Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2026 is set for Friday, October 9–Sunday, October 11.

Event registration will open this summer. Check back for updates and more details.

Accommodation information, including links to Evanston and the North Shore hotels, is available on the Plan Your Visit page.

Review campus and parking maps to help plan your arrival and movement throughout the weekend. More details are available on the Plan Your Visit page.

Northwestern is committed to hosting inclusive and accessible events. If you require specific accommodations, please contact us at least two weeks in advance at reunion@northwestern.edu or 877-240-6512, or indicate your request when completing your registration. More details are available on the Plan Your Visit page.

Dietary needs should be indicated on your registration form along with the events you plan to attend. Our catering teams will make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs.

The Homecoming football game is scheduled for Saturday, October 10. The kickoff time will be announced at a later date.

The Wildcats will face the Ball State Cardinals at the all-new Ryan Field (1501 Central Street in Evanston, Illinois). Tickets may be purchased directly through NUSports.com once single-game tickets become available.

Advance registration is strongly encouraged, as some events may reach capacity. Tickets to the Homecoming football game must be purchased separately through NUSports.com when single-game tickets become available.

Most events during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend are casual. Because many activities involve walking and outdoor settings, we suggest comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.

The recommended attire for class parties is listed on your class page.

Fall temperatures typically range from the low 40s to mid-60s, and rain is always a possibility. An umbrella and layered attire are recommended. Please note that some events take place outdoors and cannot be moved indoors.