Homecoming & Family Weekend
Celebrating Rutgers and its traditions is better when shared with everyone. This fall, families of Rutgers students and alumni are invited to Homecoming and Family Weekend, October 17–20. Members of the Rutgers community from around the country will come together at events which include entertaining programs, sporting events, a football game tailgate, and more. Don’t miss this great opportunity to cheer on the Scarlet Knights as they take on UCLA!
Events will be added to this website as they are available.
Until then, mark your calendars for the following events:
Events for Parents and Families
All Weekend Long | Rutgers-New Brunswick
Parents and families are invited to experience what it is like to be a Scarlet Knight as we bring back some favorite events and have added some new ones.
Registration is required and will open on September 20th.
16th Annual Homecoming Charity Bed Races
Thursday, 10/17 - 9:00 PM | College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
Register to participate in the Annual Homecoming Charity Bed Races! Teams of students race down Sicard Street (right behind the College Ave Student Center) for a chance to win highly-coveted trophies and programming funds.
The Rutgers Boardwalk
Don't miss a moment on The Rutgers Boardwalk, presented by VisitNJ.org, which opens four hours before the game. Free rides, games, live entertainment and more! Join the fun at The Rutgers Boardwalk.
Field Hockey
Rutgers vs. Michigan State - Friday, 10/18 - 3:00 PM
Rutgers vs. Ohio State - Sunday, 10/20 - 1:00 PM
Volleyball
Rutgers vs Minnesota - Friday, 10/18 - 7:00 PM
Rutgers vs USC - Sunday, 10/20 - 1:00 PM
Men’s Soccer vs UCLA
Friday, 10/18 - 7:00 PM
Graduate School Exploration Fair
Join us at this in-person event to learn about the graduate level degree programs offered university-wide!
Friday, 10/18 — 12-3pm | College Avenue Campus — President's Tent, 22 Bishop Place New Brunswick, NJ 08901
- Explore 200+ master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs
- Engage with faculty and staff about the graduate admissions process, funding, research ... and more
- Enjoy some light refreshments and free Rutgers swag!
Tailgate for Alumni and Families
Saturday, 10/19 - Time TBA | Outside of the Gary and Barbara Rodkin Academic Success Center
Don’t miss this chance to join fellow alumni, parents, and friends at an iconic pregame celebration on the Rutgers Boardwalk outside SHI Stadium while enjoying games, family-friendly activities, exclusive giveaways, Rutgers VIP sightings, and more before you cheer on the Scarlet Knights!
This event is sponsored by the Rutgers Alumni Insurance Program
See the list of campus partners hosting gathering areas for alumni and friends inside the larger tailgate party. Join us and connect with your school or group community as you enjoy the pregame festivities!
- Rutgers School of Engineering
- Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences
- Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
- Rutgers School of Nursing
- School of Environmental & Biological Sciences (located in a tent in Athlete’s Glenn)
Rutgers vs UCLA Homecoming Football Game
Saturday, 10/19 - Time TBA | SHI Stadium, 1 Scarlet Knight Way Piscataway, New Jersey 08854
Come watch the Scarlet Knights take on UCLA on Saturday, October 19th!
Women's Soccer vs Iowa
Sun Oct 20 — 1:00pm
