Schedule of Events

Celebrate Homecoming with the Lerner Graduate Programs Office (formerly Graduate & MBA Office)! Connect with fellow alumni, current students, faculty, staff, say hello to the new Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, and learn more about the work being done and plans for the Graduate Programs. This event will also include tours of the FinTech Innovation Hub, networking opportunities, and refreshments (including apple cider donuts).

Please register for planning purposes.

Cost: $70 per person

Reception includes cocktail hour and student-led, four-course dinner experience at Vita Nova.

Please select your preferred entrée: 

• Ratatouille | Whipped Ricotta, Croissant Toast, Olive Tapenade, Red Pepper & Tomato Coulis (Vegetarian)   
  
• Chilean Salmon | Artichoke Farrotto, Parsley Gremolata, Sauce Vierge
  
• Braised Short Rib | Thyme Polenta, Marsala Mushrooms, Confit Parsnips 

Attire is business casual.

Tour the state-of-the-art Harker Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering (ISE) Laboratory .

6:15 PM | Check-in

6:30 PM | Tour promptly begins

This is an exclusive event scheduled for the Classes of 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994 and their guests.  Tickets are non-transferable. 

Join your reunion celebration! Connect with classmates and reminisce about all the good times at UD. The reception will have a wine pairing with heavy hors d’oeuvres, including signature UDairy Creamery cheese selections. Beer, seltzers, and non-alcoholic bubbly should be available as well.

This is an exclusive event scheduled for the Classes of 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994 and their guests (21 yrs+). 

Cost: $55 per person

Come join us for a night of networking and mingling as we kick off the first night of homecoming!

Cost: $20

• Open to alumni & their guests (21 yrs+)
• Includes DJ, food, & cash bar

Join us on a walking tour of UD's beautiful campus led by a student tour guide.

This is an exclusive event scheduled for current regional and affinity volunteers.

Ever wonder what's happening behind the scenes to make a play come to life?

Join the Resident Ensemble Players, two weeks before an opening night. You'll see the lighting team in action as they focus lights, and maybe get sneak peek into the backstage life. Let's talk about the tech process!

Please register for planning purposes.

Join fellow Delaware Diamonds Society as we honor your generosity and unveil the new bricks on the Diamonds Walkway during Homecoming Weekend.

During this event, the Mechanical Hall Gallery will be open to tour the MINE: What is ours in the Wake of Extraction exhibition with Amanda T. Zehnder, Ph.D. Chief Curator and Head, Museums.

• Open to Delaware Diamonds Society members and their guests
• If you are interested in a Gallery Tour, please register for one of the tours available.
  

Join us on the yard for the signature event of homecoming weekend--The BAO/CBC bbq and tailgate! Come on home to the CBC to reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy good food and great music!

Cost: Includes, drinks, and amenities.

$15 | Alumni, family, friends

Free | Children 5 yrs. & younger

• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Current UD students: contact CBC to register for this event.

Join Delaware Athletics for our annual Student Athlete Alumni tailgate before our Homecoming Football game against University at Albany. Alumni from our varsity athletics and spirit programs are invited to join us for a pregame tailgate in the Hen House to reconnect with teammates, coaches and friends and enjoy food, drinks and Blue Hen spirit before our Homecoming Football game.

Please note, football game tickets for you and your registered guests are included in your registration and will be emailed to the email address of the primary registrant in the days before the tailgate

• Open to Student-Athlete Alumni & their guests.
  
• 3:00 PM - Kick Off  vs. UAlbany
  
• Tailgate includes 1 drink tickets per adult and food
• Cash bar available for additional purchases 

Tailgate & Game Tickets:

• Complimentary | Student-Athlete Alumnus/ae
• Complimentary | 1 Guest (13 yrs.+)
• $20 | Additional Guests (13 yrs.+)
• Complimentary | Children (12 yrs and younger)

Parking may be purchased in advance of gameday by clicking here. Parking lots will also accept cash payment on gameday.

2024 Celebration of Champions: We will also be honoring individuals and teams celebrating their 10th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 40th and 50th anniversaries of conference and national championships. Our Celebration of Champions alumni will be invited to be honored on the football field before the game. Please indicate if you were a member of one of our Celebration of Champions teams.  Refer to your email invite for a list of teams being honored this year.

Back by popular demand, we’re taking over the football tailgate. The MechE Department has reserved a whole section in the Delaware Stadium Gold VIP Parking Lot from 12:30pm-3pm for tailgating on game day.

Please register for planning purposes. Walk-ups are welcome!

Blue Hen Tailgate includes:

• Live music
  
• Homecoming hat (while supplies last)
• Option to pre-purchase 3 drink tickets with tailgate
• Cash bar available
• Tailgate buffet 

3:00 PM - Kick Off  vs. UAlbany

As we wrap up homecoming weekend, join us for a farewell brunch! 

Cost: $20

• Open to alumni & their guests (21 yrs+)
• Limit 6 people per party
• Brunch includes an omelet station, French toast, bacon, sausage, potatoes & more
• Cash bar
  

Please register for planning purposes.

The Wesley Foundation at the University of Delaware invites our alumni & donors to this special Donor Appreciation Luncheon.