Celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend with a two-day campus celebration filled with music, food, student showcases, athletics, and community spirit! Whether you’re a student, family member, alum, or friend of Converse, there’s something for everyone.
T-shirts can be purchased for $15 each via the forthcoming registration form. Orders will be available for pick up on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Fall Festival or Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Tailgate. The last day to purchase a t-shirt is Friday, October 6, 2026.
We hope to CU there!
Please register by 10/23/26. Registration opens soon.
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Open all day: Walk through Montgomery Student Center and view student research and internship posters. (FREE)
4-7 PM: Celebrate the season at Fall Festival and Food Truck Friday on the Quad! Join us for an evening of fall fun, food, and community! Enjoy music selected by Converse students, connect with a variety of student organizations, and take part in seasonal activities. AVI will serve dinner on the Montgomery Patio, and a diverse lineup of local food trucks will be available. Students will receive tickets to use at the food trucks. Families and guests are welcome to attend and may purchase food directly from the food trucks of their choice.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
Open all day: Walk through Montgomery Student Center and view student research and internship posters. (FREE)
11 AM-1 PM: Enjoy brunch in Gee Dining Room. Guests can pay $8.50 at the door.
12-4 PM: Swing by Weisiger Lot to tailgate with the Converse community (FREE).
12 PM: Watch the women’s volleyball team take on North Greenville University for Senior Day! A special Homecoming athletic ticket bundle that includes access to the volleyball match and the soccer doubleheader will be available.
2 PM and 5 PM: Watch the men’s and women’s soccer teams take on Belmont Abbey College for Senior Day! A special Homecoming athletic ticket bundle that includes access to the volleyball match and the soccer doubleheader will be available.
*Special programming for students only will take place during 1889/Homecoming week. Additional event details will be sent out to your Converse email via Student Life.
