No matter how long it’s been since you were on campus, coming back feels like you never left! With two class reunions this year, in addition to an all-class reception and Party in the Park, you’ll feel right at home.
Preregistration is required for certain events during Homecoming weekend, including:
MuleNation Alumni Reception — Join us in the student union Friday afternoon to reunite with classmates and friends. Members of the classes of 1972 and 1997 will be recognized.
Distinguished Alumni Dinner — Help us honor this year's Distinguished Alumni Award recipients at this annual social and dinner in the union ballrooms Friday night.
Party in the Park — Enjoy food and live music in Selmo Park, a designated tailgating area, before and after the parade! The party is free and open to the public, but reserving a table gets you premier seating and UCM swag!
Don't delay; register now to reserve your place at any or all of these events!
Plan Your Trip
More details will be coming in the next month, but it's not too soon to make your travel arrangements. Hotels in Warrensburg fill up fast during Homecoming weekend: Oct. 14–16, 2022. Visit ucmfoundation.org/mulenation to learn about ways to get involved with alumni in your area and plan a group trip to Homecoming 2022!
New in 2022:
25-Year, 50-Year & All-class Reunions!
Need more reasons to come back to campus? If you are a member of the 1997 or 1972 graduating class, this is your year! Starting in 2022, the UCM Alumni Foundation will be hosting a 25-Year Reunion in addition to our annual 50-Year Reunion and an all-class reception Friday, Oct. 14.
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Distinguished Alumni Dinner
5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2022
Every year during Homecoming we recognize deserving Distinguished Alumni who exemplify our university's legacy of excellence. Reserve your spot at the UCM Distinguished Alumni Dinner, taking place in the Elliott Student Union at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. Learn more at ucmfoundation.org/awards.
If you have questions or require special accommodations, please contact the UCM Alumni Foundation at 660-543-8000 or events@ucmo.edu.
Party in the Park
8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022
You are invited to a party in Selmo Park with food and live music by KC FLO before and after the parade. This designated tailgating area is a great place to watch the parade, and you'll be just where you need to be when it's time for the Mules Football game. The party is free and open to the public, but reserving a table gets you premier seating and UCM swag! Register Now
homecoming parade
9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022
Be sure to get a good vantage point for what's certain to be a memorable Homecoming parade! Homecoming is our largest alumni tradition of the year! Whether you knew it as Central Missouri State College, Central Missouri State University or the University of Central Missouri, the Warrensburg campus is a place you can always call home.
We look forward to seeing you at
Homecoming 2022
Follow the UCM Alumni Foundation's social channels for homecoming updates! #UCMhomecoming22 #UCMHoCo22
Thank you to everyone who supported our Marching Mules by sponsoring a new uniform!
Homecoming History
Central Missouri’s first annual Homecoming was a silver jubilee held Nov. 5, 1935, in honor of Eldo Hendricks. It featured a convocation during which 21 alumni reminisced about Hendricks’ 25 years of service, plus a halftime presentation where the president and his wife received 25 silver dollars.
The Homecoming parade is truly one of UCM's most popular traditions. It’s always a colorful feast for the eyes, bringing the campus and local communities together to enjoy the Marching Mules, floats, equestrian units, dignitaries, area organizations, businesses, regional high school bands and UCM's very own mule mascot.
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