Homecoming
This Year's Featured Event
HocktoberFEST Pregame Festival
October 19, 4-6 p.m.
You won't want to miss DU's signature Homecoming event—HocktoberFEST! Before our 10x National Champs hit the ice, join us inside DU’s Gates Field House and the surrounding outdoor area for a free, family-friendly festival you won’t want to miss!
Here’s what we’re planning:
Family Fun: Bounce houses, yard games and activities galore—the perfect way to let the kids run wild in a safe, enclosed environment.
Beer Garden: Featuring alumni-owned brews, wines, and spirits—a perfect place to connect with new and old friends.
Music & Giveaways: Get into the spirit with tunes and DU swag that will show off your DU spirit as you cheer on our Pios against Northeastern.
Veterans Thank You Project: Join us in assembling swag bags and writing thank you cards for DU veterans, service members, and military families. It’s a great way to give back and connect with our community.
Plan ahead! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Purchase now for a discount by adding food and drink tickets to your registration! Limited food will be for sale on-site. Drink ticket prices will go up on the day of. Be sure to plan ahead!
Before Saturday’s hockey game, there will be a special Championship banner-raising ceremony not open to the public. Don’t have hockey tickets yet? You can grab your tickets now with exclusive early access by clicking here. Tickets don’t go on sale to the public until September 10, and the game is expected to sell out.
Let’s celebrate the start of hockey season together—all are welcome! We look forward to welcoming our DU community to campus.
Homecoming 2024
October 12-19
Join us for a week of exciting events celebrating DU. Register to attend and learn more about amazing programs and volunteer opportunities!
MCE Homecoming Social
October 17 | 4 p.m.
Join us for a gathering of MCE alumni and friends to kick off DU’s Homecoming festivities! Reminisce with classmates, connect with professors, and rediscover the meaningful work of our MCE community. Drinks and light refreshments will be served.
Clarion Reunion Events
October 17-19
October 17 at 10 a.m. Estlow Masterclass featuring journalist and alumnus, David Von Drehle
Davis Auditorium in Sturm Hall
October 17 at 2 p.m. Margolin Masterclass featuring journalist and alumna, Sara Castellanos
Davis Auditorium in Sturm Hall
October 18 at 4 p.m. Estlow Anvil of Freedom lecture with David von Drehle followed by a reception with Media, Film and Journalism Studies
Davis Auditorium in Sturm Hall
October 19: Clarion Alumni Reunion Lunch
October 19 at 4 p.m. HocktoberFEST Pregame Festival
Crimson Classic
October 18
Join us on Carnegie Green Lawn for the University of Denver's 12th annual 5k Run/1.5 Mile Walk!
1 p.m. On-site Run Registration, T-shirt Pickup, Bib Pickup on Carnegie Green Lawn
1 - 2 p.m. Vendors, Sponsors and Department Table Setup
2 p.m. Music, Games and Vendors
2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Guided Stretching
2:50 - 3 p.m. Announcements
3 p.m. Air Horn!! Run/Walk Begins!
3 - 4:30 p.m. Racing, Mingling, Music, Vendor Interaction, Games
Homecoming Tours
October 19
3 - 4 p.m.
Choose between a tour of the new Community Commons building or the DU Arboretum.
DU Athletics
Hockey vs Northeastern
October 19 at 6 p.m.
2023-24 championship banner raising
Captain McKade Webster to do puck drop
Hockey vs Northeastern
October 18 at 7 p.m.
Chancellor Haefner puck drop
Women's Soccer vs Omaha
October 17 at 7 p.m.
Volleyball vs Omaha
October 17 at 6 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs Omaha
October 16 at 6 p.m.
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