UIS Homecoming 2026 Student, Faculty & Staff Events
UIS students are invited to join us for several fun events planned for homecoming.
Monday, Oct. 5
- 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Homecoming Mosaic: A Legacy of Pride
Design your own ceramic tile
Student Union, Student Leadership Center
Tuesday, Oct. 6
- 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Homecoming Mosaic: A Legacy of Pride
Design your own ceramic tile
Student Union, Student Leadership Center
Wednesday, Oct. 7
- 4 p.m. - Women's Soccer vs. UIndy
Kiwanis Stadium - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Homecoming Tailgate
Kiwanis Stadium - 6:30 p.m. - Men's Soccer vs. UIndy
Kiwanis Stadium
Thursday, Oct. 8
- 7 p.m. - Flag Football Tournament
Rec Park
Friday, Oct. 9
- 4:30 p.m. - Prairie Star Pep Rally
TRAC Arena - 6 p.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Drury
TRAC Arena - 8 to 10 p.m. - Friday Night Star Party
UIS Observatory on the roof of Brookens Library
Saturday, Oct. 10
- 8:30 a.m. - Prairie Stars 5K and Pancake Breakfast
Outside of TRAC
Register for the 5K - 11 a.m. - Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration Luncheon
SLB Gym
Cost: $35 per adult, $15 per child or $250 for a table of eight. Registration is required. - 2 p.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Southwest Baptist
TRAC Arena - 5:30 p.m. - Alumni Gala
Student Union Ballroom
Open to faculty and staff only. Registration is required - 8 p.m. Homecoming Party
SLB Gym
