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SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming: October 16-17, 2026
The votes are in, and we're pleased to announce our 2026 Homecoming theme:
RETRO REWIND
Thank you to everyone who submitted a theme idea and to everyone who voted! In the spirit of Homecoming, this is a true community effort. This year's winning theme was submitted by Public Relations undergraduate student Jazmin Hohmann from Nixa, Missouri. Jazmin has a double minor in Art and Fashion Merchandising. Congratulations, Jazmin!
Homecoming is the University of Central Missouri's biggest event of the year, and we can't wait to welcome you back to campus.
HoCo At a Glance
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026:
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Homecoming Hub
Union Auditorium - 5:30 p.m. Distinguished Alumni Dinner
Sandra Temple Elliott Ballroom
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026:
- 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Party in the Park
Selmo Park - 9 a.m. Homecoming Parade
Starts at Selmo Park - 1:30 p.m. Mules Football Game
Audrey J. Walton Stadium
at Vernon Kennedy Field
Coming from out of town? Book your room now, as hotels fill up fast during Homecoming weekend!
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Even if you can't make it back to campus, you can make a difference! Consider a one-time or monthly gift of $20.26 in honor of Homecoming 2026! Click the button below, then type in the box where you'd like your gift to go (your major, a club, a sports team, etc.).
Thank you for your support!
Make Your Homecoming Gift
Questions? Contact the UCM Alumni Foundation at 660-543-8000 or events@ucmo.edu.
Homecoming Week Schedule*
Monday
Monday, Oct. 12
Spirit Arches Judging
Royalty Campaigning
Blood Drive, 237A&B, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Bowling, Union Bowling Center, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Tuesday, Oct 13
Royalty Campaigning
Royalty Voting, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Blood Drive, 237A&B, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Can Creation, Various Campus Locations, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Trivia Night, Union 240, 7 p.m.
Wednesday
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Community Service Project, Various Locations, 3-6 p.m.
Thursday
Thursday, Oct 15
HOCO Fair, UCM Quad, 6-9 p.m.
Friday
Friday, Oct 16
Homecoming Hub, Union Auditorium, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pep Rally & Cheer, Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center, 4 p.m.
Saturday
Saturday, Oct 17
Party in the Park, Selmo Park, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Parade, Holden Street from Clark to Downtown, 9 a.m.
Mules Football Game, Audrey J. Walton Stadium, 1:30 p.m.
*Dates, times and locations are subject to change.
FRIDAY, OCT. 16, 2026
Homecoming Hub in the Elliott Student Union Auditorium is your one-stop shop for all things Homecoming from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Enjoy giveaways, refreshments, UCM trivia and bingo, a photo booth and a pop-up shop featuring designs by UCM Fashion students. Campus tours will leave from the hub at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. All activities are free!
Starting at 5:30 Friday evening, help us celebrate this year’s recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards. The annual Distinguished Alumni Dinner recognizes outstanding UCM graduates. Learn More
SATURDAY, OCT. 17, 2026
On Saturday morning, come to Party in the Park for coffee or breakfast from a variety of food trucks and a great spot to watch the parade! The parade starts at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Holden and Clark (Selmo Park) and ends in downtown Warrensburg.
After the parade, enjoy live music by party band KC FLO, a beer garden, bounce houses and plenty of options for lunch and snacks! The party is free and open to all, but you can reserve a table for your family, friends or reunion party (reservations come with vouchers and swag). After the party, it's a short walk to the football stadium to watch the Homecoming game!
