Homecoming 2025
Mark your calendars for Oct. 11, 2025! Connect with fellow alums, bring your family to the parade, enjoy a great time on campus and help cheer our football team on as the Falcons battle UW-Platteville. Don't miss the fun - we can't wait to see you!
Week-Long Events
Medallion Hunt: Each day at noon a new clue will be dropped on Student Involvement's social media channels. The first person to find the medallion and return it to the Information Desk in the University Center will receive a Falcon Prize Pack. For questions, please email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu .
Monday, Oct. 6
When: Monday, Oct. 6, Noon-2 p.m.
Where: University Center Terrace
What: Come enjoy a Homecoming tradition with a bowl of Professor Jake's Bean Soup and kick off Homecoming with a home-cooked meal. This event is free and open to the public and the community is encouraged to attend. Email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu with questions.
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Ramer Soccer Field
What: Come cheer on the Falcons as they face Gustavus!
When: Tuesday, Oct 7, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Pete's Creek, UC
What: Come enjoy a HOCO themed bingo. Get a chance to win Falcon swag. Event is free and open to all UWRF students. For questions, please email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu.
Wednesday, Oct. 8
When: Wednesday, Oct 8, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Falcon's Nest, UC
What: Design your free homecoming t-shirt! Event is free and open to all students. First come, first served. For questions, please email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu.
When: Wednesday, Oct 8, 10 p.m.
Where: St. Croix Lanes
What: UWRF Campus Recreation has partnered with St. Croix Lanes to offer a discounted bowling night! This event is $5 with your student ID. For more information, email ryan.rudesill@uwrf.edu.
Thursday, Oct. 9
When: Thursday, Oct. 9, 4 p.m.
Where: UC Mall
What: Join Campus Rec for a bean bag tournament. Register on IM Leagues.
Friday, Oct. 10
When: Friday, Oct. 10, 3:30 (Board), 4-6 p.m. (Cruise)
Where: 98 Walnut St., Hudson, Wis.
Cost: $53/person
What: Kick off Homecoming with a UWRF tradition, the annual St. Croix River boat cruise! Join us in Hudson for a fun dinner on the river with alums and friends. The riverboat will depart at 4 p.m. and return at 6 p.m. Cost $55. Register here
Email pedro.renta@uwrf.edu if you have any questions.
When: Friday, Oct. 10, 5-10 p.m.
Where: Involvement Center, UC and Falcon Center
What: Come enjoy all that campus has to offer by showing your family and friends around! Start your night at our pre-show party with a photobooth, cooler painting, games, and more! Then, join us for a good old fashioned talent show. Registration to perform open to all UWRF students. Sign up as an individual, team, or student organization to enjoy this homecoming tradition! Free and open to all. Register on FalconsConnect or link in bio @uwrfgetinvoveled on Instagram.
Saturday, Oct. 11
When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 8-10 a.m.
Where: University Center, Involvement Center
What: Come and enjoy a “build-a-bear” style event in which you will get a custom homecoming stuffed animal. This year our item is a cow in honor of one of our beloved campus icons Colleen The Dream. Limit one per person. First come, first served. Email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu with questions.
When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m.
Where: David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field
What: Wear your Falcon gear and cheer on our UWRF football team at the Homecoming game! This will be a game to see as we take on the UW-Platteville Pioneers.
When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m.
Where: Ballroom, UC
What: Join us as we recognize the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees
When: Saturday, Oct 11, approximately 2 p.m.
Where: Ramer Soccer Field
What: Come cheer on the UWRF women's soccer team as they face off against UW-Platteville.
