Schedule subject to change

Friday, October 2

8:00 am - 3:00 pm Registration | Front Lobby

Registration for Homecoming Weekend will be held in the Emmaus front lobby.

8:20 am - 3:30 pm Attend Classes | Emmaus Campus

Sample the Emmaus learning experience by visiting one of your student's classes. Class schedules will be provided upon arrival.

10:20 am - 11:00 am Chapel | Glock Auditorium

Gather with our students as we come together for a time of worship and teaching of the Word of God from Dr. Jack Fish.

11:00 am - 11:30 am Campus Tour (Option 1) | Emmaus Campus

Upon Arrival, sign up for a tour of Campus! Get a detailed tour of your student's "home away from home" or for alumni, to see any new updates since your time at Emmaus!

11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch | Robbie Pile Dining Hall | Pay at the Door

Dine in at the Emmaus dining hall or dine out at local eateries in Dubuque with your student. See the FAQ page for Emmaus meal pricing.

1:00 - 1:30 pm Campus Tour (Option 2) | Emmaus Campus

Upon Arrival, sign up for a tour of Campus! Get a detailed tour of your student's "home away from home" or for alumni, to see any new updates since your time at Emmaus!

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Coffee Bean | Lower Commons

Grab a specialty drink from one of our friendly baristas or pick up a gift card for your student.

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Parent Reception with President Boom & Pathway to the Centennial Vision

Join President Boom & Cabinet members for a meet and greet reception followed by a short program at 4:15 where we dedicate the new gym floor, the completion of several other key projects over the summer, and share the future vision of Emmaus University!

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Dinner | Robbie Pile Dining Hall | Pay at Door

Dine in at the Emmaus dining hall or dine out at local eateries in Dubuque with your student. See the FAQ page for Emmaus meal pricing.

6:00 pm Women's Volleyball Game | Pollard Fieldhouse

Come out and cheer on our Eagles as they play against Calvary University.

Saturday, October 3

8:00 am - 3:00 pm Information Table | Pollard Fieldhouse

For those who arrive Saturday, check-in and grab a name tag.

8:00 am - 11:00 am Coffee Bean | Lower Commons

Enjoy your favorite hot or cold beverage while you fellowship with friends and family of Emmaus.

8:30 am - 12:00 pm Alumni & Friends 9 Hole Golf Scramble | Bunker Hill Golf Course

Bring your clubs, grab a partner, and join us for a fun time playing 9 holes at the golf course! We'll meet together to begin outside the Bunker Hill Clubhouse at 8:30. This will be a 9-hole, 2-man Scramble. To participate, include your golf registration information in your Homecoming registration form. Then, pay on your own at the Clubhouse: ~$25 - $30 for 9 holes with a cart.

8:30 am - 8:45 am Race Check-In | Intramural Field

Arrive to pick up your race bibs and meet the other runners at the Intramural Field (behind Pollard Fieldhouse).

9:00 am Kids' Run and 5k | Starting Line at the Intramural Field behind Pollard Fieldhouse

Join us for our Emmaus Family Fun Run! The Kids' Race begins at 9:00 am with the 5k to follow immediately after. Refreshments provided after the race. To participate, include your race information in your Homecoming registration form.

9:30 am - 11:30 am Family Activities | Intramural Field behind Pollard

Join us for a family friendly morning behind Pollard Fieldhouse in the intramural field. Inflatable obstacle course, dunk tank, yard games, and other family friendly options provided. In your spare time, head over to the west side of campus to view the sidewalk chalk art or play at the playground! Plus, pop into Pollard Fieldhouse to watch the alumni volleyball game!

10:00 am - 11:00 am Alumni Women's Volleyball Game | Pollard Fieldhouse

Come and cheer on our Eagle Alumni!

11:30 am - 1:00 pm Picnic Lunch | Behind Pollard Fieldhouse | Free if registered

Come out and join the Emmaus Family for a time of fun, food, and fellowship in the Intramural field outside behind Pollard Fieldhouse. This meal is free for all who registered for the weekend. Seating is available inside of the intramural gym as well as the picnic tables provided outside behind Pollard.

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Coffee Bean Open | Lower Commons

Grab an afternoon drink from the Coffee Bean as your head to your student's residence hall or in between alumni games!

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Alumni Games | Pollard Gym & Fish Field

1:00pm - 2:00pm: Alumni Women's Basketball | Pollard Fieldhouse
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Alumni Men's Basketball | Pollard Fieldhouse
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Alumni Men's Soccer | Fish Field

2:00 pm- 5:00 pm Residence Halls Open | Residence Halls

Parents, visit your student's room and meet their hall-mates.

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Dinner | Robbie Pile Dining Hall | Pay at door

Dine in at the Emmaus dining hall, or dine out at local eateries in Dubuque with your student. See the FAQ page for pricing.

7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Choir Concert | Marble Chapel

Round out your Homecoming weekend by joining us for this wonderful concert showcasing student talent.

Sunday, October 4

Attend Church with Your Student

Parents, get a glimpse of your students local church to round out your Homecoming 2026 weekend!

Coffee Bean hours

Friday 8:00-10:00am / 1:00-4:30pm / 7:00-8:30pm

Saturday 8:00-11:00am /1:-4:30pm

Sunday 2:00-4:30

Thank you for coming! Mark your calendars for Homecoming 2027:

September, Friday 24th and Saturday 25th

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