Save the Date

Homecoming 2024

September 27 – 29

Relive your memories

Join us for on-campus festivities

Get ready for a wonderful weekend filled with memories, laughter and friends, old and new. Information regarding reunions, events, registration, and more will be updated as it becomes available. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on campus for Homecoming.

Registration and ticketing opens on May 1.

Friday, September 27

Time	EVENT	LOCATION	Ticket Information
Noon – 5:00 p.m.	Homecoming Information Table	Smith Alumni House
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.	Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Program	Art Smith Arena	Ticketed through Athletics
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.	Class of 1974 Social	TBD
8:00 p.m.	Ceilidh	Andison Center	Ticketed through Heritage Center Box Office

Saturday, September 28

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION	Tickets
7:30 a.m.	5K Scot Trot Registration & Check-in	Remick Heritage Center Parking Lot
8:00 a.m. – Noon	Homecoming Information Table	Smith Alumni House
8:30 a.m.	Homecoming Chapel Service	Thomas Andison Chapel
9:00 a.m.	5K Scot Trot	Remick Heritage Center Parking Lot
9:00 a.m.	Kiltie Alumni Band Rehearsal	Bahlke Field
9:15 – 10:30 a.m.	Golden Thistle Breakfast	Tyler Van-Dusen	Heritage Center Box Office
10:40 a.m.	Golden Thistle Photo	Chapel Steps
11:00 a.m.	Homecoming Parade – Reserved seating in front of Chapel for Golden Thistle	Superior Street
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Campus Community Lunch – Food Trucks	Remick Heritage Center Parking Lot
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Class of 1974 – 50-year Reunion Lunch	Tracy House Backyard
11:30 a.m.	Football Team/Football Alumni Chapel Service	Thomas Andison Chapel
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Class of 2014 and Class of 1999 – 10/25-year reunion tailgate: 12:30 p.m. – 10-year Photo 12:45 p.m. – 25-year Photo	Hamilton Commons
Noon	Scotsmen Walk	Chapel to Hogan Center
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.	Pregame Performances & Homecoming Court Ceremony — Kiltie Marching Band, Dance Team, Cheer Team, Homecoming Court, Pipe band, and Kiltie Highland Dancers	Bahlke Field
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.	Hospitality Tent	Tent by Dow Science Center
2:00 p.m.	Football Game – Alma vs. Hope	Bahlke Field
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.	Academic Department Reception	Hogan Center Lobby
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.	Alumni Choir Rehearsal	Presbyterian Hall, Remick Heritage Center
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.	Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony and Grand Marshal’s Reception	Andison Center for Teaching Excellence
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.	Choir Concert	Presbyterian Hall, Remick Heritage Center

Sunday, September 30

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
10:30 a.m.	Brunch	Hamilton Commons
10:30 a.m.	Worship Service	Thomas Andison Chapel
7:00 p.m.	Chapel Worship Service	Thomas Andison Chapel
9:00 p.m.	Catholic Mass	Thomas Andison Chapel

Class of 1974 Reunion

We are excited to welcome members of the Class of 1974 back to campus for your 50th reunion celebration. Registration and ticketing will open on May 1 for most events. While you are welcome to attend all of the weekend events listed on the full Homecoming schedule, we have listed those of particular interest to your class below.

Lodging can be a challenge in the Alma area, and we would like to encourage you to make arrangements early. Blocks of rooms have been reserved for Alma College in Mt. Pleasant at the Comfort Inn & Suites at a rate of $179/night call 989-772-4000 and ask for the Alma College Homecoming Block (reserve by August 28, 2024), and the Hampton Inn in Mt. Pleasant at a rate of $199/night call 989-772-5500 or use this link (reserve by August 29, 2024).

We’ve also put together additional information about dining and lodging in other locations. You can view it here.

Friday, September 27

The Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Program
Art Smith Arena
More information can be found here when this year’s recipients are announced.

We will reserve space downtown at a local restaurant/bar between 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for classmates to drop by for informal conversation and fellowship. Location and date information will be available when ticketing opens on May 1.

Saturday, September 28

The Golden Thistle Society breakfast and induction ceremony
Tyler-Van Dusen
9:15 a.m.

Registration is required for this event. After a State of the College address by President Abernathy and a served breakfast, those who are present will be presented with a certificate and a pin as all are inducted as Society members.

Tracy House celebratory luncheon
The President’s House
313 Maple
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Registration is required for this event. While the luncheon will conclude at 1:30 p.m., we have reserved the space for those who do not wish to attend the football game to remain and enjoy conversation with each other until 4:00 p.m.