Homecoming 2024

ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. Walk ups will be welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 11:00 AM on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Return to Charger Nation this Homecoming for a weekend filled with fun, friends, and football! The Office of Alumni Engagement will again be hosting the pregame Alumni Tailgate Party at North Campus prior to the football game against American International. Additionally, check out the details for Friday's new Mock Networking event.

Alumni Tailgate Party - Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11:00 AM
Join fellow alumni in the tailgate area on North Campus with great food, drink and games for all! Each registration includes tailgate-style buffet, beer, wine, and other refreshments, a Chargers giveaway, and a ticket to the football game. Children under 12 years old are complimentary.

REUNION CLASSES: Are you a member of the class of 1974 or 1999, celebrating your 50th or 25th reunion? Check your email or contact the Office of Alumni Engagement to receive your complimentary admission to the Alumni Tailgate Party!

Other Activities on Homecoming Saturday:
Women's Volleyball Alumni Game - Saturday, Oct. 5 | 9:00 AM - Hazel Athletic Center
      For more information or to RSVP, contact women's volleyball coach Ana Pego at apego@newhaven.edu.
Softball Alumni Game - Saturday, Oct. 5 | 10:00 AM - UNH Softball Field
      For more information or to RSVP, contact softball coach Kelly Paterson at kpaterson@newhaven.edu.
Marching Band Alumni March Up & Performance - Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11:30 AM - Maxcy Hall
      Marching band alumni are invited to join the marching band march up to north campus and perform with the band while marching into the stadium. For more information or to RSVP, contact marching band director Jason DeGroff at jdegroff@newhaven.edu.
WNHU Open House - Saturday, Oct. 5 | 9:00 AM - Lois Evalyn Bergami Broadcast Media Center
     Meet up with fellow WNHU alumni for breakfast! Meet at the Broadcast Media Center at 46 Ruden Street, West Haven, CT.

Mock Networking - Friday, Oct. 4
Power on the Charger alumni network to help current students prepare for career success. As part of your registration, let us know if you're interested in taking part in the first Mock Networking event, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy mocktails and network with current students who are seeking to power their purpose! Registration space is limited for this activity. During your registration, please indicated if you're interested in participating. Details will be provided in a follow up email from the Office of Alumni Engagement.

Gameday Parking Information
There are a variety of parking options available at Homecoming. The large North Campus parking lot by the Peterson Performance Center and Hazell Athletics Center offers general and handicap parking for $10 on a first-come, first-serve basis. Overflow parking is available in other university lots throughout campus free of charge - including those on the north side of Boston Post Road. Gameday parking lots will open at 9:00 AM. Parking is NOT allowed on the neighborhood streets surrounding North Campus. All spectators must enter the stadium or leave the parking areas at the time of kickoff. All parking lots close one hour after the conclusion of the game.

GAMEDAY PARKING AND TAILGATING POLICY

Gameday Shuttle Information
University shuttles will provide spectators transportation from overflow parking lots to North Campus throughout the day on Saturday. Shuttles will loop between the parking lots on the north side of Boston Post Road, Maxcy Hall/Main Campus as well as the Railroad Salvage parking lot located at 1131 Campbell Avenue.