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 Waterloo from Sept. 25 - 29 and Brantford on Nov. 2.

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!

Waterloo Events for Current Students

Trivia Night

Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. ET | Wilf's, Fred Nichols Campus Centre

Hosted by the Students' Union, kickstart Homecoming weekend with Homecoming-themed Trivia at Wilf's! Grab your friends, throw on your fav Laurier hoodie, and get ready to test your Laurier knowledge. Free to attend and no registration required; however, space is limited so arrive early!

Selfie with Midas

Thursday, Sept. 26 | 2 - 4 p.m. ET | Various locations across campus

Let's be real...who doesn't want a selfie with Midas? Keep an eye out for Midas and the Student Experience team walking around campus for your chance to take a photo with Laurier's fav mascot. Free to participate and no registration required.

Outdoor Movie Night

Thursday, Sept. 26 | Starting at 7 p.m. ET | Between the Library and Martin Luther University College

Hosted by the Students' Union, join A-Team for a cozy movie night watching She's The Man under the stars. Doors open at 7 p.m. ET and the movie will start at 7:30 p.m. ET, so arrive early to secure your comfy space to watch with your friends. Free to attend and no registration required.

Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, Sept. 28 | Starting at 10 a.m. ET | The Quad

Start Homecoming Saturday off in the Quad with Pancake Breakfast! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lawn games, and SO much more. Free to attend and no registration required.

Football Game

Saturday, Sept. 28 | Starting at 1 p.m. ET | University Stadium

Come cheer on the Golden Hawks as they take on the Ottawa GeeGees for the 2024 Homecoming Football game! Gates open at noon ET. Buy your ticket to attend ASAP before they sell out!

SU Student Zone at the Football Game

Saturday, Sept. 28 | Starting at 1 p.m. ET | University Stadium

Hosted by the Students' Union, come hangout in the SU Student Zone with your fellow current students while at the game! We've got lawn games, airbrush tattoos, and free t-shirts to giveaway (limited quantity; first-come, first-serve). Free to attend and no registration required, but a game ticket is required for entry.

Homecoming Clean-Up

Sunday, Sept. 29 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | The Quad

Join the EcoHawks the morning after Homecoming to clean up the streets surrounding our campus and make a positive impact in the community. Meet promptly at 11 a.m. to head out with the team. Clean-up will wrap up around 1 p.m. with a provided lunch for clean-up participants.

Additional Sporting Events

Free to attend and no registration required:

• Women's Soccer vs. Guelph: Friday, Sept. 27 | Starting at 6 p.m. ET | Ansley Alumni Field
• Men's Soccer vs. Guelph: Friday, Sept. 27 | Starting at 8:15 p.m. ET | Ansley Alumni Field
• Women's Rugby vs. Guelph: Sunday, Sept. 29 | Starting at noon ET | University Stadium
• Men's Rugby vs. Waterloo: Sunday, Sept. 29 | Starting at 3:30 p.m. ET | University Stadium

Brantford Events for Current Students

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!

Drag Bingo

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 amazing Drag Queens provided by Troy Boy Entertainment. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. ET. Buy your ticket to attend!

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.