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Homecoming 2026
 

Homecoming 2026

Schedule of Events

Reunion Class Exclusive: Shuttle Tour of Whitney Athletic Center & STAR Campus

Friday, November 13, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Eastern
Whitney Athletic Center at Delaware Stadium
This event is available to a limited audience.

Due to limited availability, please register for planning purposes.

Hop on the shuttle and explore UD’s growth! Exclusively for celebrating reunion classes, this round-trip experience from the Courtyard Marriott features back-to-back walking tours of the Whitney Athletic Center and STAR Campus. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

1:45 PM | Check-in at Courtyard Marriott
2:00 PM | Shuttle promptly departs for the 1st tour
5:00 PM | Shuttle returns to Courtyard Marriott

This is an exclusive event scheduled for the Classes of 1996, 1991, 1965, 1981, 1976, or earlier (Gold Guard), and their guests.  Tickets are non-transferable. 

 

Honoring the Decades Dinner

Friday, November 13, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern
Courtyard Marriott
This event is available to a limited audience.

Cost: $70 per person

Reception includes cocktail hour, buffet dinner and dessert at the Courtyard by Marriott.

Attire is business casual.

 

Class Reunion Reception

Friday, November 13, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern
Harker Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Laboratory (ISE)
This event is available to a limited audience.

Reconnect with classmates and relive your favorite UD memories over a festive evening reception featuring wine pairings, hearty hors d’oeuvres, and signature cheeses from the UDairy Creamery. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.

Schedule:

6:15 PM | Check-in opens
6:30 PM | Reception begins (ISE Lab tour available)

Cost: $55 per person

This is an exclusive event scheduled for the Classes of 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981 and their guests (21 yrs+). 


 

Reunions | Walking Tour of Main Campus

Saturday, November 14, 9:45 a.m. - 11 a.m. Eastern
Trabant University Center
This event is available to a limited audience.

Due to limited availability, please register for planning purposes.

9:45 AM | Check-in opens at Trabant University Center
10:00 AM | Walking tour begins

This is an exclusive event scheduled for the Classes of 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, or earlier (Gold Guard) and their guests. Tickets are non-transferable.

 

Blue Hen Tailgate

Saturday, November 14, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Eastern
Blue Hen Hospitality Village

Blue Hen Tailgate includes:

  • Live music with Love Seed Mama Jump
  • Exclusive UD stadium blanket (while supplies last)
  • Children 2 yrs & younger are free to attend (excludes hat give-away)
  • Option to pre-purchase 3 drink tickets with tailgate
  • Cash bar available
  • Tailgate buffet 

3:00 PM - Kick Off  vs. Florida International University

 

BAO & CBC Homecoming BBQ & Tailgate

Saturday, November 14, 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern
Center for Black Culture

Sponsored by: UD Alumni Association, Black Alumni Organization, & UD Center for Black Culture

Join the CBC and BAO for festivities and fellowship. Enjoy music, food and the UD Spirit. Come back "Home." Reconnect with fellow alumni and connect with current students.

Cost: Includes, drinks, and amenities.

$24| Per person

Free | Children 5 yrs. & younger

  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

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