Homecoming

Welcome home, Hawks

Homecoming week draws students, faculty, staff, future Hawkeyes, and alumni from across the world in celebration all things Iowa. The parade, construction of the Corn Monument, naming of royalty, Iowa SHOUT, campus reunions, the Wave, and more bring Hawkeyes together each year.

An aerial picture of the Downtown Iowa City area during the 2022 Homecoming Parade

Participate in Homecoming 2025

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Parade

Each year, we welcome Hawkeye Alumni back home to Iowa City to celebrate alongside more than 20,000 spectators that come from around the world to watch the parade.

Pep Rally and Coronation

The Homecoming Pep Rally and Coronation is a celebration on the Thursday night of Homecoming to come together and announce the 2025 Scholarship recipients and crown the 2025 Homecoming Royalty.

Hawks Run Home 5K

Open to campus and our Iowa City Community, the Hawks Run Home 5K is a philanthropic 5K in collaboration with Dance Marathon and in support of the Stead Family Children's Hospital.

For Alumni

Coming back to campus? Stop by our Iowa Alumni page to see events for alums, our visit guide, and more.

History

Homecoming has been a tradition at Iowa for over 100 years. See how we've celebrated over the years.

For Staff

There are plenty of events for our faculty and staff to get involved with Homecoming.

college students holding flags in parade

Children dancing in the homecoming parade

IMU Open House

Friday, September 26, 2025 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Join us at the Iowa Memorial Union before the Homecoming parade as we kick off our centennial celebration! With the IMU undergoing an $81.4 million renovation project, we'll have building tours, activities, free food, and student organization updates with Dance Marathon, Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL), and Undergraduate Student Government (USG)! Food trucks, caricature artist, photo booth, therapy dog Finn, popcorn bar. Free food samples and giveaways on Ground Floor at Union Station and the...

Homecoming Parade

Friday, September 26, 2025 5:45pm to 7:30pm

University of Iowa Pentacrest

The Homecoming Parade is a beloved tradition that unites Hawkeyes from across the globe in celebration of all things Iowa. Each year, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members come together to fill downtown Iowa City with energy, pride, and black-and-gold spirit. The 2025 parade will kick off on Friday, Sept. 26, at 5:45 p.m., featuring floats, performers, and the excitement of Homecoming Week. Special thanks to our parade sponsor, the City of Iowa City, for helping us keep this...

Homecoming Concert on the Pentacrest: Teezo Touchdown

Friday, September 26, 2025 8:00pm to 10:30pm