Homecoming

Virtual Bingo
8 p.m. | Zoom | FREE

Participate virtually with current students and your fellow alumni for the chance to win cool prizes!

Alumni Golf Tournament
1 p.m. | Shenandoah Valley Golf Club

This popular annual event is back to benefit the Simon Volinsky Scholarship! Check-in is at 11 a.m. and the tournament begins at noon. Each tournament ticket includes a round of golf, cart, greens fees, an SU Alumni welcome gift, a box lunch, beverages (beer and soft drinks), and a chance to win on-course prizes (long drive and closest to the pin)! 

Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony
6 p.m. | Hazel-Pruitt Armory, Collaboratory | $10

Catch up with friends over heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks as we celebrate Shenandoah’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni honorees with a special reception and presentation! During this event, we will be recognizing the class of 1975 celebrating 50 years as well as the classes of ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00, ’05, ’10, ’15, ’20).

Women’s Soccer vs. Guilford
7 p.m. | Glo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium

Women’s Lacrosse Alumnae Game
10 a.m. | Aikens Stadium

Homecoming Tailgate
10 a.m. | James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center | Adult $20 Children 12 & under $10

This once-in-150-years kind of party features a variety of delicious food, a lively beer and wine garden, kid-friendly activities, and music that will have the whole crowd buzzing before the Hornets take the field. All alumni will receive an exclusive collectible gift—created just for this historic year—that you won’t find anywhere else.

Homecoming Football Game vs. Averett
BLUE OUT – Show your spirit with SU blue
Noon | Glo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium | LIMITED SPECIAL ALUMNI PRICE $10 for all-access pass for athletic homecoming games.

Field Hockey vs. Randolph-Macon
5 p.m. | Aikens Stadium

Men’s Soccer vs. Averett
5 p.m. | Glo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium

Black Alumni Network Social
5 p.m. | Vibrissa Beer: Restaurant & Brewery

Celebrate a Hornet victory after the game and continue your Homecoming weekend. Your first drink is on us, and everyone is welcome. Connect, celebrate, and raise a glass to 150 years of Shenandoah University!

Old Town Crawl
8 p.m. | Downtown Winchester – Feltner Building | 21+ only

Explore the best local pubs and enjoy exclusive drink specials during this popular Homecoming tradition! Pre-register to obtain your SU discount ($8); walk-ups are full price ($10). SU participants will receive a special gift.

Black Alumni Network Brunch & Networking Panel
10:30 a.m. | Hazel-Pruitt Armory, Collaboratory | $10

This brunch will connect alumni, students, and community members for meaningful conversations, mentorship, and professional networking. It offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the achievements of alumni while fostering a spirit of collaboration within the SU community during our sesquicentennial year. All are welcome!

Shenandoah University Logos

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Shenandoah University Campus Buildings

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Buzzy the Hornet

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Alumni, represent your alma mater during your virtual work meetings by downloading customized Shenandoah Zoom backgrounds! Show everyone you’re proud to be a Hornet!

Add a little Shenandoah spice to your online experience every time you open a new tab in Chrome by downloading Shenandoah’s Chrome extension! The Chrome extension features Shenandoah photos, facts, news, and history.

Haven’t been back to campus in awhile or just want to see what’s new on campus? Visit us virtually! Explore our campus, travel to the Winchester walking mall, and hike through our Cool Spring campus on the Shenandoah River! Please also share with any current high school seniors you know who are considering or should consider Shenandoah University. Take a virtual tour.