Homecoming 2024: Events for Students

Looking for ways to get involved and celebrate Laurier’s Homecoming 2024? You’re in the right place.

This year, Homecoming is being held in Brantford on Nov. 2. Waterloo Homecoming was Sept. 25 - 29 and was a huge success!

At its core, Homecoming is an annual tradition where alumni return to campus to celebrate and connect with the Laurier community through a variety of events.

The best part? Current students are encouraged to participate in numerous events, too! From attending sporting games, participating in social events, and networking with alumni, there are so many fun activities for you and your friends to show off your purple and gold pride!

Brantford Events for Current Students

Homecoming Hype-Up

Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 2 - 4 p.m. ET | Level 1 Lounge

Join the Level 1 Lounge crew and get ready for Homecoming in style! Compete in our mini basketball free throw contest, play in our NBA 2K tournament on the big screen, and get into your Homecoming spirit with friendship bracelets and nail painting! Free to attend and no registration required.

Homecoming Kahoot

Wednesday, Oct. 23 + Friday, Oct. 25 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET | Zoom

Join LOCUS and get ready for Homecoming with Kahoot! Compete in a massive game of Kahoot via Zoom on October 23 for Laurier and Basketball-themed trivia, and you could win two tickets to the Alumni Basketball Game! That's not all, on October 25, test your knowledge with Laurier and Drag-themed trivia for a chance to win 2 tickets to the Drag Bingo and After Party! Don’t miss out on the fun and prizes — grab your friends and let’s celebrate Homecoming together!

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Get Ready, Golden Hawks: Paint, Chat, and Prep!

Friday, Nov. 1 | 5 - 7 p.m. ET | Level 1 Lounge

Join the Student Experience and Students' Union teams for an exciting pre-Homecoming hype event, where creativity, community, and school spirit come together to kick-off an epic Homecoming weekend! Start by personalizing a branded tote bag provided by Hawk Team and the Student Rights Advisory Committee, and design a poster that will help cheer on our team at the Basketball Game the next day! While you're painting and designing, grab a refreshing drink at Shinerama's lemonade stand and enjoy a snack donated by Food Bank. As you work on your creations, make sure to check out the Hiring and Recruitment, Campus Advocacy and Hawk Walk info booths to learn about volunteer opportunities and how to get involved.

Basketball Game

Saturday, Nov. 2 | Starting at 2 p.m. ET | LBYMCA Gym

Get your tickets for the Extramural Basketball Alumni Game and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Laurier Brantford campus. Our alumni players from extramural basketball return to the court, to take on our current extramural basketball team. Come help cheer on this celebration of past vs present. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. ET. Buy your ticket to attend before they sell out!

Drag Bingo and After Party

Saturday, Nov. 2 | 5 - 8 p.m. ET | One Market Atrium

After cheering at the basketball game, join your peers for a night of Drag BINGO hosted by the glamourous Troy Boy Parks, featuring the colourful performances of Lucy Purr and Violet Parks. Tickets are just $5 and include one free drink ticket for those of legal drinking age. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. ET. Buy your ticket to attend before they sell out!

Waterloo Events for Current Students

Thanks to all the Golden Hawks who came out to this year's Homecoming events. See you next year!

Student Safety

Finally, as you think about your plans to participate in Homecoming festivities, be sure to remind yourself what it means to be a Laurier Golden Hawk, how you represent yourself to our alumni and the cities of Waterloo and Brantford, and the impact of your choices. Most importantly, please think about your safety. Information about safe and respectful behavior, as well as police presence and fines, is available on the Safety Tips page. Be smart. Stay safe. Be respectful.