Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to footer content

Homecoming Weekend

Homecoming 2026: October 2 - 4

In 2026, you’ve gone ALL IN for Illinois Wesleyan, and now it’s time to come home and celebrate! Save the date for Homecoming 2026, October 2 - 4. 

The Office of Alumni Engagement and our entire campus community are hard at work planning a memorable Homecoming to accompany our already momentous year. We’ll have exciting events across departments, disciplines, and decades, including:

  • The fourth annual 1850 Vendor Market. Learn how you can become a vendor here.
  • Titan Football facing off against Carthage.
  • Reunion events for the classes of 1976, 1986, 2001, 2006, and 2016. 
  • A celebration of our 2026 Alumni Awards winners.
  • And so much more!

If you're planning a hotel stay as a part of your Homecoming experience, we invite you to consider the following hotels with block rates. Room blocks are limited, and rates will expire before Homecoming.

Bloomington/Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center (link expires September 10, 2026)

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington (link expires September 21, 2026)

1850 Vendor MarketReunionsAlumni Awards

Help Us Plan!

Faculty, staff, and students, start planning for Homecoming 2026 with the Office of Alumni Engagement! If your department or organization is interested in hosting an event, please schedule a meeting with Director of Alumni Engagement Olivia Ruff '19 at this link or send her an email at oruff@iwu.edu. All events, whether returning or new, must be discussed with the Office of Alumni Engagement to be included in the official schedule. To be included on the official website, registration page, and printed materials, all finalized event details must be submitted by August 1, 2026. 

Olivia Ruff headshot

Olivia Ruff - Director of Alumni Engagement

Department - Alumni Engagement

(309) 556-3482