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.
We hope to CU there! RSVPs will open soon.
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025
Open all day: Walk through Montgomery Student Center and view student research and internship posters (FREE)
3:30-4:30 PM: Join the Petrie School of Music for a Halloween themed student recital in Daniel Recital Hall. Afterwards, join us for the Fall Festival on the Quad! (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. (FREE)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2025
Open all day: Walk through Montgomery Student Center and view student research and internship posters.
11 AM-1 PM: Enjoy brunch in Gee Dining Room. Guests can pay $8.50 at the door.
1-4 PM: Swing by Weisiger Lot to tailgate with the Converse community (FREE); Secure your parking space for $20 and set-up your own tailgate! Tickets available soon.
1 PM: Watch the women’s volleyball team take on UVA Wise! A special Homecoming athletic ticket that includes access to the volleyball match and the soccer doubleheader will be available for purchase soon. Stay tuned for more details. (Add-on purchase)
2 PM and 5 PM: Watch the men’s and women’s soccer teams take on King University for Senior Day! A special Homecoming athletic ticket that includes access to the volleyball match and the soccer doubleheader will be available for purchase soon. Stay tuned for more details. (Add-on purchase)
*Special programming for students only will take place during 1889/Homecoming week. Additional event details will be sent out via Student Life.
