On Oct. 6, 7, and 8, 2022, Knight pride will ignite on campus as the University community—including alumni and families—join Arcadia students to celebrate Arcadia’s unrivaled educational experiences.
A Weekend of Festivities
It's time to celebrate—Knight style!
It's Homecoming & Family Weekend—Arcadia style. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, and families, celebrate your pride for the Scarlet and Grey during a weekend full of festivities. From a Jazz Concert at Grey Towers Castle to a 170-year drone celebration on Haber Green, get ready for a homecoming experience that is uniquely Arcadia!
TAKE A MOMENT TO REGISTER
Registrants should register online for the weekend. Some events have an attendance limit.
We aim to ensure that Homecoming & Family Weekend is accessible to all. We have reserved a limited amount of fee waivers for registrants experiencing financial difficulties. Contact alumni@arcadia.edu for more information.
2022 Homecoming and Family Weekend Schedule
Click on the date to see the schedule of events and registration.
Thursday, Oct. 6
Common Read Day
3 to 7 p.m.
Book Signing - Crossing the Line: A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport That Changed Their Lives Forever by Kareem Rosser
4:30 to 5:45 p.m. - 2nd Floor University Commons Building
Tie-Dye & Treats Event for Class of 2023
4 to 6 p.m. - Blankley Hall
Common Read Lecture with author Kareem Rosser
6 to 7 p.m - Gymnasium
Reserve your ticket here.
Friday, Oct. 7
Salute to Excellence Scholarship Dinner
5 to 7 p.m.
Grey Towers Castle
This invitation-only event celebrates our extraordinary scholarship donors and recognizes the merit of our student recipients.
Fired Up! Block Party
5 to 7 p.m.
Haber Green
The community will come together for a fall-inspired party, complete with fire pits, s'mores, hot chocolate, and great company!
BINGO Knight
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Castle Tent
We're bringing an all-time Arcadia favorite to Homecoming & Family Weekend: BINGO Knight! Come play ten exciting games of BINGO to win some fabulous Arcadia swag.
Jazz Concert
7 p.m.
Grey Towers Castle
Sam Heifetz, faculty musicians, and guest musicians perform a one-hour concert in Grey Towers Castle, Grand Hall.
Into The Woods Theater Production
7:30 p.m.
Filled with exquisite music and brilliant lyrics, this innovative new production is sure to enchant as it ventures beyond “happily ever after.”
Arcadia Ghost Tours
9 p.m.
Grey Towers Castle
Just in time for the spooky season, the Society for Castle Restoration takes you on a chilling tour of Arcadia University. Hear stories of Arcadia's past and the ghostly figures said to walk the halls of Grey Towers Castle still.
Saturday, Oct. 8
Arcadia University Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Induction Ceremony
10 a.m. to Noon
Commons Great Room
Enjoy brunch with the inductees, families, friends, and the University community at this special celebration to honor outstanding contributors to the Arcadia Athletics program and to recognize their extraordinary achievements.
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Celebrating Class of 2020 Event
Noon
Join some of Arcadia University Class of 2020 for a reunion celebration.
Registration via this link
Field Hockey Game
Noon
Arcadia v. Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus
All-Alumni Tailgate
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Jean Lenox-West Lawn
Come cheer on our Knights and enjoy traditional tailgate food and fun while you're here. We'll have frisbee spin art, basketball hoops, Knight giveaways, and more. Go, Knights!
ArcadiaFest!
2 to 5 p.m.
Haber Green
Welcome home, Knights! Come home and come out to Arcadia Fest on the Green.
Alumni Hospitality Tent @ ArcadiaFest
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Haber Green
Celebrate ArcadiaFest while connecting with other alumni. Meet the leadership of the Arcadia University Alumni Association, enjoy refreshments, and add your name to the mix to win one of our raffle prizes. Alumni campus tours will start from and return to the Hospitality Tent at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Arcadia Athletics Baseball Alumni Game
2:00 p.m.
Skip Wilson Field, Ambler, PA
postgame reception at 5:00 p.m.
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Arcadia Athletics Softball Alumni Game
2:00 p.m.
Blankley Field
postgame reception at 4:00 p.m.
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Men’s Soccer Game: Arcadia v. Lycoming College
2:30 p.m.
Jean Lennox West Field
Alumni Campus Tours
2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Check-in at the Alumni Hospitality Tent on Haber Green and join us for a campus tour, to relive old memories and explore what’s new.
Mural Unveiling - "Arcadia" A Mural by Amir Campbell
5 p.m.
Lower Pit Parking Lot
Amir Campbell, our 2021-22 Arcadia Public Art Resident Artist, has completed his mural about the history of Arcadia's campus and the love story between Cremona and Richard Morrey.
Women’s Soccer Game: Arcadia v. Lycoming College
5:30 p.m.
Jean Lennox West Field
CELEBRATION RECEPTION: Light up the Knight!
Celebration of 170 Years Arcadia University
Starting at 7:30 p.m
Haber Green
Don't miss the extravaganza event of Homecoming & Family Weekend. Good food, live music, and a drone show to light up the sky beginning at 9:15 p.m. (see more below)
Into the Woods Theater Production
7:30 p.m.
Key Events
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay for athletic game tickets?
All athletic tickets require cash and can be paid upon arrival at the game location. An ATM is located on the lower level of the Kuch Center (by the elevator).
Where can I park?
On-campus parking for Homecoming & Family Weekend is free. Friday, we recommend parking in Lot 1 or Lot 13. Saturday, we suggest parking in Lot 9, Lot 10, or Lot 14. Take a look at the campus map for parking locations.
What happens if there is inclement weather?
Homecoming & Family Weekend will take place rain or shine, so check the forecast and dress for the weather. In the slight chance, inclement weather requires us to cancel an activity, you will be notified via email. We will strive to share an update at least 24 hours before the event.
