Alumni Awards
Oct. 16 6 p.m.
Judy Genshaft Honors College
2026 Alumni Signature Homecoming Events
Homecoming Events
Welcome Home Party
Oct. 16 | 5 p.m.
Lawn of the Gibbons Alumni Center
Registration coming soon!
Alumni Awards
Welcome Home Party
Oct. 17 5 p.m.
Lawn of the Gibbons Alumni Center
Oct. 18 TBD
Raymond James Stadium, Lot 6D
All Homecoming events
Additional events and registration links will be added to this page as details are confirmed.
Oct. 15
2026 USF Alumni Awards Dinner
6 p.m. | Reception
7 p.m. | Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Judy Genshaft Honors College, Zimmerman Family Foundation Atrium
A long-standing USF tradition, these awards recognize and celebrate outstanding alumni and community leaders who have made a significant contribution to the university and the community. The USF Alumni Awards are the university's highest awards for alumni and community members.
Oct. 16
Alumni Welcome Home Party
5 - 9 p.m.
Lawn of the Gibbons Alumni Center
Join us at the Welcome Home Party — a FREE, family-friendly event on the Alumni Association lawn open to USF alumni, friends, family and community members. Enjoy fun games, giveaways and interactive displays hosted by our alumni groups. This is the perfect pre-parade celebration to bring the Bulls community together for music, memories and fun.
Parking Details:
Due to the parade, there will be road closures, including at the intersection of USF Alumni Drive and Leroy Collins Boulevard, beginning at 5 p.m. We recommend entering campus through USF Bull Run Drive, accessible from Fowler Avenue.
Parking is available at the Yuengling Center and in lots 23T, 23A and 23B, which are located near the Gibbons Alumni Center.
Registration coming soon!
Life Member VIP Tent at the Welcome Home Party
5 - 9 p.m.
Lawn of the Gibbons Alumni Center
An exclusive experience — just for Life Members — at the Welcome Home Party! Join us for complimentary BBQ and beverages, including beer, wine and non-alcoholic options, while enjoying the homecoming festivities.
Registration opening soon! Life Members, be on the lookout in your email inbox!
Running of the Bulls Parade
6:30 p.m.
Parade begins on Holly Drive near the Marshall Student Center.
Parade heads east to USF Genshaft Drive; south on USF Genshaft, and west on USF Alumni Drive in front of the Alumni Center.
Oct. 17
Alumni Association Homecoming Spirit Tent
Time: TBA
Raymond James Stadium, Lot 6D
Stop by before the game for your FREE spirit supplies, including tattoos, class year stickers, thunder sticks and more! Show your Life Member card to get your special collector beads, exclusively for USF Alumni Associations Life Members.
USF vs Kent State
Game Time: TBA
Raymond James Stadium
Join your fellow alumni, family and friends at USF's football homecoming game against Kent State!
