Homecoming & Family Weekend
Save the Date!
Thursday, October 16 -19, 2025
Celebrating Rutgers and its traditions is better when shared with everyone. This fall, families of Rutgers students and alumni are welcomed to campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend from October 16 -19, 2025. Members of the Rutgers community from around the world will come together at events that include entertaining programs, sporting events, a football tailgate, and much more. There will be something for everyone! Don’t miss this great opportunity to experience the thrill of being a Scarlet Knight
Things you should know
- Parent and family events begin Friday evening and continue through Sunday.
- Online registration for parent and family events opens in September.
- Discounted tickets for the football game, game parking and the tailgate will be available to purchase separately at https://www.gofevo.com/group/RUFAMILY
- Update about the weekend will be shared through the R Family Hub and on this webpage as soon as they are available.
Highlighted Events
Come out to watch the Seventeenth Annual Homecoming Charity Bed Races on Thursday, October 16!
Rutgers Field Hockey
Homecoming Football Game
Join fellow alumni, parents, and friends for a Homecoming and Family Weekend tailgate on Saturday, October 18!
Click the image or here to register for this event!
The Forward Party – A Case Professorship Conversation
Not Left. Not Right. FORWARD
Boardwalk
For the first time: The Rutgers Boardwalk will open at 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 to start Homecoming & Family Weekend
10/18: Rutgers University Dance & Parkinson's Program Symposium