2022 Homecoming
Thursday, Sept. 29 – Saturday Oct. 1, 2022
Please revisit this site to see updated information in the coming months.
University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate Homecoming Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2022. Join in Fall Festival activities as you reconnect with the University through two exciting days filled with food, fun and celebrations.
Attendees will enjoy several exciting activities such as awards, presentations, reunions, sports fun, a tailgate, bonfire, a drive-in movie and so much more.
Homecoming is open to students, alumni, friends, family, faculty, staff and the community. Check out Homecoming 2022 events below and join us on Facebook and Instagram for important updates and announcements.
All activities are free unless indicated with an * asterisk.
Thursday, Sept. 29
Details about each activity are subject to change so please look for additional information, updates and registration links throughout the summer.
Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards *
5:30 - 9:30 p.m. – Student Union Ballroom
These awards were established to honor our distinguished graduates who have excelled in their chosen professions, demonstrated leadership and have been active in service to their communities. We will salute our 2022 recipients at an awards dinner surrounded by their close family and friends.
➠ Spirit Awards Tickets
Friday, Sept. 30
School of Dentistry’s Continuing Education Course
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dental course information and registration coming soon
Monologue Slam Auditions
4 - 6 p.m.
Hoop Night in the D
Time TBD – Calihan Hall
Get a first look at the University of Detroit Mercy men’s and women’s basketball teams.
McLean Lecture
7 - 9 p.m.
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry presents the 6th Annual John A. McLean, Jr. Lecture.
Titan Tailgate and Bonfire
Time TBD – Parking Lot G
Celebrate all Titan athletic teams while enjoying music and refreshments and the warm glow of a bonfire.
➠ Homecoming Registration coming soon
Saturday, Oct. 1
Details about each activity are subject to change so please look for additional information, updates and registration links throughout the summer.
Tour de Titan Bike Ride *
10 a.m. - Noon
Join all levels of cyclists for a ride showcasing the neighborhoods adjacent to Detroit Mercy’s McNichols campus. Registration fee required. ➠ Homecoming Registration coming soon
Comfortable Cup of Tea
12 - 2 p.m. – CHP 124
Ask the Professor
12 - 2 p.m. – Fountain Square
KBG Reunion Lunch *
12 - 2 p.m. – Architecture Exhibition Space
➠ Homecoming Registration coming soon
Detroit Mercy Fall Festival
12 - 4 p.m. – McNichols Campus
- BBQ lunch
- Arts & Crafts
- Hay rides
- Yard games – corn hole, fowling
- Athletic reunions
- Petting zoo
- Archery
- Rock Wall
- Scavenger Hunt
- Bingo games
➠ Homecoming Registration coming soon
Theatre Tour
1 - 2 p.m. – Briggs Building
Theatre Reunion
2 - 3:30 p.m. – Fountain Square
Softball tournament
3 - 6 p.m. – Detroit Mercy’s Buysse Ballpark
Monologue Competition Finals
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Join us for the Monologue Competition where students and alumni submit, in advance, monologue performances and compete for cash prizes.
➠ Homecoming Registration coming soon
CLAE Golden Jubilee
4 - 7 p.m.
Mass
4 - 5 p.m. – St. Ignatius Chapel
Golden Jubilee Reunion *
6 - 8 p.m.
Reunite with your classmates, enjoy a delightful dinner. You will also be presented with your Golden Jubilee pin following dinner. Campus tours held exclusively for you and your classmates will be available before dinner. Registration for the Golden Jubilee Reunion - coming soon*