The Best Reasons to Attend Homecoming & Alumni Weekend
Graduating from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder doesn’t mean saying goodbye — it means becoming part of a lifelong Forever Buffs community. While your time as a student may be ending, there are plenty of reasons to return to campus and keep the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØspirit alive. Two of the best opportunities to reconnect with old friends, relive your favorite college memories and celebrate your Buffs pride are Homecoming a²Ô»å Alumni Weekend.Ìý
Homecoming: A Weekend of Buffs PrideÌý
Every fall, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder comes alive with Homecoming, one of the university’s most cherished traditions. Activities bring together alumni, students, faculty and fans for a weekend of Buffs pride. Signature events include:Ìý
- Stampede Parade: Join a spirited celebration that paints Pearl Street black and gold!ÌýÌý
- Football game: Cheer on the Buffs as they take on Big 12 rivals!Ìý
- Alumni Awards: Celebrate CU’s best and brightest at the Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dinner.Ìý
- Buffs on Tap: Spend your afternoon relaxing in the backyard of the Koenig Alumni Center, sampling fine brews and wines crafted by Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder alumni. Ìý
No matter what you loved most about your time at CU, Homecoming offers a chance to relive it while making new memories. Make sure to update your contact information and stay connected to all the fun happening at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder year-round.ÌýÌý
Alumni Weekend: A New Tradition for Forever BuffsÌý
2025 was the first year Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder hosted Alumni Weekend, offering a chance for Buffs everywhere to return to campus for a weekend of celebration and connection. As a soon-to-be grad, you have the chance to help make Alumni Weekend a lasting Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØtradition.ÌýÌý
Alumni Weekend highlights include:Ìý
- Exclusive campus tours: See what’s new on campus while revisiting your favorite spots.Ìý
- Affinity group connections: Reconnect with fellow Buffs who shared your student experience, from clubs to Greek life to academic programs.Ìý
- Milestone reunions: Celebrate class anniversaries with friends and reminisce about your student days.Ìý
With graduation right around the corner, you can start planning your first visit back to Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. Homecoming and Alumni Weekend offer the perfect opportunities to return, celebrate and continue being part of the Forever Buffs community. So mark your calendar, gather your friends and make plans to come back to Boulder — you’ll always have a home here.Ìý