Something for Every Bulldog
Homecoming is more than a single game or event—it’s an entire week of celebration. Take part in student activities, discover new traditions, cheer on the Bulldogs, reconnect with old friends, and make memories that will last long after the week is over.
Whether you’re looking for a little friendly competition, a chance to get involved in the UMD community, or simply an excuse to celebrate with your friends, you’ll find plenty of ways to get into the Homecoming spirit.
Show Your Bulldog Spirit
Break out your maroon and gold and get ready to celebrate! Gather your friends, join your favorite Homecoming traditions, and help make campus the place to be all week long.
Come Home to UMD
For alumni and friends, Homecoming is an opportunity to return to campus, reconnect with the people and places that shaped your UMD experience, and create new memories with the Bulldog community. For current students, it’s a chance to experience some of the traditions that make UMD Homecoming unique.
No matter how you’re connected to UMD, you’re part of the Bulldog family—and Homecoming is your invitation to celebrate with us.
Mark your calendar, grab your maroon and gold, and get ready for an unforgettable week.
Homecoming 2026 — let’s make some Bulldog memories!
Homecoming Week Student Events & Activities
Sunday, October 4th
Service Sunday
Join UMD Engage and Kirby Program Board in their effort to assist our neighbors in need of extra help with yardwork! Services include:
- Raking
- Mulching
- Cleaning Outdoor Furniture
- Bagging Green Waste
- Outdoor Sweeping
- Basic Gardening and Handweeding
If you know a UMD neighbor that could use help, please contact [email protected]
Monday, October 5th
Merch Monday
Stop by the Kirby Garage to grab free Homecoming merch and purchase this year’s T-shirt for just $5.
UMD Medallion Hunt - Day 1
Details coming soon!
Homecoming Bags Tournament
Join Kirby Program Board for a bags tournament to win the bragging rights of UMD Homecoming Bags Champions!
Tuesday, October 6th
Top The Tater Tuesday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Kirby Garage
Kirby Program Board will be serving chips, pretzels, and Top The Tater to everyone passing by the Kirby Garage. Stop in for a free snack and, possibly, free Top The Tater merch!
Wednesday, October 7th
Water Works Wednesday 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Rock Pond, Bagley
Put together a team and join us at Rock Pond in the Bagley Nature Area for Cardboard Canoe Races. Sign-up link is available in the event description on Bulldog Connect. Watch the races, watercolor paint, or try reusable water balloons. Don’t miss the dunk tank, where you can dunk Student Activities Coordinator Erin Olson and Co-Sponsorship Chair Tallulah.
Thursday, October 8th
Treat Yourself Thursday All Day | Duluth & Hermantown
Enjoy special deals from local businesses all around Duluth and Hermantown. See posters around campus for the full list of participating locations and offers.
Yoga & a Toast to 175!
Come move, breathe, reconnect, and raise a glass to 175 years of Bulldog pride! A guided yoga session led by staff from the UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program outside the Bagley Classroom, followed by a silent, reflective hike to the Bagley overlook.
Details at https://alumni.d.umn.edu/yoga-toast-175
Friday, October 9th
Food Truck Friday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Ordean Court
Enjoy a midday treat at Ordean Court, where food trucks including The Food Stand, Saigon Cafe, and The Gumbeaux Guys will be on site for students and staff to purchase food.
Saturday, October 10th
Golf Cart Parade 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Parking Lot & Field
Student organizations will receive a golf cart to decorate starting at 9:00 AM, then parade their creations at 11:45 AM along University Drive from Lot B to Lot C. Sign-up link is available in the event description on Bulldog Connect.