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Please stay tuned for the most up-to-date information!!
Friday, October 9, 2026
COMMON GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE
University Commons 270
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
EMU’s student-run campus gathering place for coffee and conversation.
REGISTRATION DESK
Seminary Building - main entrance lobby
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
A check-in station for Friday events, information on weekend events, name badges,
and tickets.
GOLDEN ALUMNI REGISTRATION & MIXER
(REUNION CLASSES 1976 & EARLIER)
Seminary Building - Martin Chapel
10:30-11:15 a.m.
This prelude to the Golden Alumni Luncheon includes a check-in for name tags and a
chance to mingle with friends.
GOLDEN ALUMNI LUNCHEON* 
(REUNION CLASSES 1976 & EARLIER)
Seminary Building - Martin Chapel
11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m.
This gathering of alumni who attended EMU 50 or more years ago includes a program,
induction of the class of ‘76, and lunch. Tickets: $25. Registration required.
ROYAL GALA OF GRATITUDE
(BY INVITE ONLY)
University Commons - Yoder Arena
5-7 p.m.
Invitation required for this annual appreciation stewardship event.
Saturday, October 10
BREAKFAST
Dining Hall
7:30-9:30 a.m.
Fellow friends and alumni reminisce over breakfast at “the Caf.” Pay at the door.
REGISTRATION DESK
University Commons - first floor
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
A check-in station for Saturday events, information on weekend events, name badges,
and tickets.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT VISITATION
University Commons 121 - Admissions Office
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Prospective students and families can catch an hour-long tour during the day. Registration
preferred at emu.edu/admissions/campus-visit/daily.
COMMON GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE
University Commons 270
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
EMU’s student-run campus gathering place for coffee and conversation.
HALL OF HONOR CEREMONY
University Commons 170 - MainStage Theater
10-11 a.m.
Stay tuned for more information!
EMU TENTALKS WITH ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS
Seminary Building - Martin Chapel
TBD
Stay tuned for more information!
ROYAL CITY CELEBRATION
Thomas Plaza/Front Lawn
3-5 p.m.
ALL alumni and affinity groups are invited to the Royal City Celebration for entertainment,
food trucks, and fun. Join EMU students, faculty and staff and friends old and new
as we fill Thomas Plaza and the Front Lawn for our largest gathering this Homecoming!
Stay tuned for more information!
BONFIRE (WEATHER AND CONDITIONS PERMITTING)
East of Turf Field at conclusion of field hockey game
HOCO AFTER-PARTY*
(REUNION CLASSES 1986-2021)
Capital Ale House - 41-A Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Registration required for this event celebrating the classes of 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021. Tickets: $20. Registration required.
Sunday, October 11
HOMECOMING WORSHIP SERVICE
Seminary Building - Martin Chapel
10 a.m.
Dr. Benjamin Bergey, associate professor of music at EMU, will lead worship in this
reflective, meaningful service featuring music by EMU’s Chamber Singers.
*Registration required Livestream available on YouTube
Schedule is subject to change.
