Homecoming

Save the Date

Once a Monarch, always a Monarch! Homecoming is an important celebration for students from both the present and past. Grab your green and gold, call your friends, and join us for Homecoming at Methodist University. We hope to see you in 2024! Save the date for Homecoming: October 18-20, 2024.

Below you fill find our evolving schedule of events, packed with something for everyone. If you would like to discuss hosting a reunion or affinity event at Homecoming, please contact the Alumni Office staff at alumnioffice@methodist.edu or 910.630.7485.

Be sure to check back this summer for more details, including registration and frequently asked questions. We hope you’ll make plans to join us for Homecoming Weekend 2024!

Traveling from out of town? Enjoy discounted rates at our recommended hotels, Fairfield Inn & Suites and Home2Suites, or explore more accommodation options.

Join us as we come together to celebrate the spirit of Methodist University. We can’t wait to welcome you back home!

Tentative Schedule

Signature Events

Friday, Oct. 18

Welcome Reception
5:00 p.m., Location TBD

Athletics Hall of Fame
6:30 p.m., Matthews Chapel

Saturday, Oct. 19

Alumni Association Meeting
8:00 a.m., Alumni Dining Room

Alumni Awards Ceremony
10:00 a.m., Alumni Dining Room

Candlelight Memorial Service
11:30 a.m., Matthews Chapel

Alumni Tailgate
Noon – 2:00 p.m., Alumni Headquarters

50+ Class Year Reunion Event
12:30 p.m., Alumni Dining Room

Athletic Events

Thursday, Oct. 17

Women’s Volleyball vs. Meredith College
7:00 p.m., Riddle Center

Saturday, Oct.19

Women’s Soccer vs. Mary Baldwin University
1:00 p.m., Duggins Soccer Stadium

Football vs. Southern Virginia University
3:00 p.m., Monarch Stadium

Affinity Events

Friday, Oct.18

Black Alumni Chapter Game Night
7:00 p.m., The Livery Cigar Emporium (147 Maxwell St.)

Saturday, Oct. 19

PGA Golf Management Ceremonial Tee Shot
9:00 am, Downback

Softball Alumni Game
9:30 a.m. Price Field

Women’s Basketball Alumni Game
10:00 a.m., Riddle Center

Men’s Basketball Alumni Game
11:00 a.m., Riddle Center

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity 50th Celebration Tailgate
11:30 a.m., Tailgate Area

Men’s Basketball Alumni Lunch
Noon, Riddle Center

PGA Golf Management Tailgate
Noon, Tailgate Area

Nursing Tailgate
12:30 p.m., Chaffin Building

Women’s Basketball Alumni Tailgate
1:00 p.m., Tailgate Area

Black Alumni Chapter Sneaker Ball
8:00 p.m., Segra Stadium (460 Hay St.)

Sunday, Oct. 20

Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship Brunch
Noon, Matthews Chapel