UIS Homecoming 2026 Student, Faculty & Staff Events

UIS students are invited to join us for several fun events planned for homecoming. 

Students standing and clapping during a soccer game.

Sunday, Oct. 4

  • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homecoming Service Project
    Special Olympics Bowling
    RSVP on UIS Connection (two shifts)

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 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 Atrium
  • 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/1 Mile Walk and Pancake Breakfast
    Outside of TRAC
    Pre-registration is encouraged.
    Registration is $10 for UIS students and $25 for UIS alumni, faculty, staff and community members through Oct. 1, with rates increasing Oct. 2 and again on race day, Oct. 10.
  • 11 a.m. - Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration Luncheon
    SLB Gym
    Registration is required.
    Cost: $35 per adult, $15 per child or $250 for a table of eight.
  • 2 p.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Southwest Baptist
    TRAC Arena
  • 5:30 p.m. - Alumni Gala
    Student Union Ballroom
    Registration is required.
    Open to faculty and staff only.
  • 8 p.m. Homecoming Party
    SLB Gym