Homecoming

Holy Cross Alumni Association Awards Celebration, Hogan Campus Center Ballroom

The HCAA Awards Celebration provides an opportunity to recognize and honor alumni for their outstanding service and dedication to the College. The In Hoc Signo Award, the Association's highest honor, and the Young Alumni Leadership Award are presented at this event. Learn more about this year’s winners and register here!

Volleyball Alumnae Day, The Bud Ryan Room, Luth Athletic Complex

All volleyball alumnae are invited to a pre and post game reception as we take on Army at 6:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. *On Saturday morning, all alumnae are also invited to join our volleyball student-athletes for breakfast in Kimball Hall, and join Coach Cribbin on Freshman Field to tailgate before the Homecoming football game vs. Harvard. Register here!

Men's and Women's Basketball Open Practices, Hart Center Arena

Men's and Women's Basketball alumni are invited to join the Coaches and our student-athletes for an open practice in Hart Center Arena. The Women's practice will run from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m., and the Men's will run from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Cross Physicians Association Meeting & Award Ceremony, Hogan Campus Center

Join fellow HC Physicians Association (HCPA) members for a full day of events! Learn more and register here.

The Mustard Seed Catholic Worker House of Hospitality Toiletry & Accessory Drive Drop-Off, Room 328 Hogan Campus Center

Support a local non-profit and Holy Cross alumni-founded organization with cold weather accessories and toiletries for their program participants! A list of items in need can be found here. The Mustard Seed Catholic Worker House of Hospitality located at 93 Piedmont Street, Worcester, MA was founded in 1972 by two Holy Cross graduates; Shawn Donovan '70 and Frank Kartheiser '72. The Mustard Seed provides an evening meal every weekday, a food pantry every Tuesday, a medical clinic on Monday evenings, and a summer camp for neighborhood children during the month of July. All are welcome.

This toiletry drive is sponsored by the Holy Cross Alumni Association.

The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Open

"The Jo" serves the wellness goals of Holy Cross and houses sports courts, jogging track, weight rooms, locker rooms and rooms for fitness classes. Stop by to explore or get a workout in!

Swimming & Diving Alumni Meet and Celebration of 50 Years of Women's Swimming & Diving, Luth Athletic Complex

All swimming & diving alumni are invited to our annual alumni meet and milestone celebration of 50 years of women's swimming & diving! There will be a special alumnae breakfast from 9:30 - 10:00 am with Director of Swimming & Diving, Kristy Jones. The Alumni meet will take place from 10:00 - 11:00 am. Register here!

Admissions Information Session & Student-Led Campus Tour, Fenwick Hall, Room 105 (The New Admissions Welcome Center)

Join the Office of Admissions in their brand new space for a 30-minute info session followed by a one-hour student-led campus tour. The information session, led by one of our admissions student workers, walks through details about The College that may not be mentioned during the tour, including information about the application process. Taking a campus tour is one of the best ways to discover what Holy Cross is all about. The student tour guides are familiar with every corner of our campus, and they'll give you the inside scoop on what it's like to live and learn here. Bring your teen and your questions! Register here. See below in the schedule for an essay and interview workshop at 12:30 p.m.!

Softball 90-Wide & Alumnae Homecoming Tailgate

All softball alumnae, families and supporters are welcome to join Coach Ladino and our student-athletes on Freshman Field before the football game from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Let us know you're coming!

Brunch, Kimball Dining Hall 

Bring the family down to Kimball for an all-you-can-eat brunch! $14 per person (children 5-10 are $10 and children 4 and under are FREE). Credit cards only, Holy Cross is a cashless campus.

Pre-game Festivities & Tailgating, Freshman Field

Join fellow Crusaders before the Football game for socializing and comradery! The College's parking and tailgating policies can be found here.

Crusaders & Compensation: The Future of Holy Cross Athletics and NIL, Hogan Campus Center, Room 320

The Holy Cross Lawyers Association presents a dynamic panel discussion on the legal and business aspects of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Gain insight from those at the forefront of the new collegiate landscape, including Holy Cross Athletics Director Kit Hughes, Head Men's Basketball Coach Dave Paulsen, and J.R. Butler, founder of the Mt. St. James Collective, as they discuss how NIL is changing the game for Holy Cross student-athletes. RSVP here - all are welcome! 

Affinity Group Tailgates, Freshman Field

Join us at the "Homecoming Hub" on Freshman Field for pregame festivities before the big game! The following groups will have their own tailgates RSVP to the tailgate(s) you'd like to attend by clicking the links below:

Bishop Healy Committee (BIPOC Alumni)
CHARA (HC Alumni Anti-Racism Alliance)
HC F1RST Alumni (First Generation Alumni & Students)
LGBTQ+ Alumni Network
O'Callahan Society (NROTC & Veteran Alumni)

Campus Shuttle, leaves from Hogan Campus Center

Catch a ride down to Fitton Field or make a request to stop at other parts of campus!

Cantor Art Gallery Open for Self-Guided Tours

Check out the current exhibition, The Vietnamese Áo Dài in a Time of War: Fashion, Citizenship, and Nationalism (1954–1975). The Vietnamese Áo Dài in a Time of War explores the significance of Vietnam’s national costume—the áo dài—during the Vietnam War. Honoring the 50th anniversary of a conflict, the legacies of which continue to haunt us to this day, the exhibition highlights the contributions of Vietnamese women to politics, society, and culture. Artifacts trace the history of the áo dài as a practical item of clothing and important symbol of Vietnamese heritage and identity in Vietnam, among Vietnamese Americans, and on the global stage—thus showing how a national costume can be both traditional and modern fashion with meanings that change over time and space. Co-curated by Professors Ann Marie Leshkowich (Anthropology, College of the Holy Cross), Martina Nguyen (History, Baruch College, City University of New York), and Tuong Vu (Political Science, University of Oregon).

Admissions Essay and Interview Workshop, Fenwick Hall, Room 105 (The New Admissions Welcome Center)

Join the Office of Admissions for a one-hour workshop that will get your teen ready for the College application and interview process! Register here.

Crusader Athletics Fund (CAF) End Zone Hospitality Area, Fitton Field

Crusader Athletics Fund supporters are invited to join us in the CAF End Zone Hospitality Area on Fitton Field. This year, we are partnering with Polar Beverage in addition to providing refreshments and a cash bar. Representatives from Polar Beverage will join us in the tent to provide tastings and giveaways throughout the season. RSVP here!

Holy Cross Football vs. Harvard, Fitton Field

Cheer on Holy Cross Football as they take on Harvard Crimson! Purchase ticket(s) to the game here.

Alumni & Friends Post-Game Reception, Hogan Campus Center Pub

Crusaders are invited to join us for a celebration after the big game! Complimentary snacks will be served and a cash bar will be available.

Celebration of Mass, Mary Chapel

Join us for a special Fall Homecoming Mass.

Shaping Perception: How Information Fuels Public Narratives, Presented by John F. Kirby, Rear Admiral (U.S. Navy, retired), Hogan Campus Center Ballroom

In today’s fast-paced media environment, dominated by social media, how you communicate about a crisis is one of the most important aspects of leading through it. Learn from Admiral Kirby how to prepare for crises and lead — both in action and communication — when they arise. RSVP here - all are welcome!