Homecoming 2023
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Homecoming 2023 will be celebrated September 29 through October 1! We look forward to welcoming alumni, students, families, and friends to campus for a weekend of friendship, celebration, competition, and school spirit.
See the full event schedule here. Some events request or require advanced registration.
Friday, September 29
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Open to all members of the WPI community. Doors open at 5:00; dinner and programming to commence at 6:00. Includes dinner and cash bar service. Advanced registration by September 22 is required for this event.
Rubin Campus Center, Odeum · $50 per person
Congratulations to this year's inductees:
- Ama Biney ‘18 - Women’s Basketball and Softball
- Julie Eagle Malecek ’13 - Women’s Track and Field
- Sam Longwell ’15 - Men’s Basketball
- Jeffrey Meyer ’08 - Men’s Swimming and Diving
- Nina Murphy-Cook ’18 - Softball
- Alexander S. Venditti ’16 - Baseball
Additionally, the Frank C. Harrington - Class of 1898 - Award will be presented for the fifth time at the Hall of Fame dinner after being handed out previously at the annual athletic banquet. The 2023 recipient is Dr. Art Heinricher. The Harrington Award is presented to a distinguished contributor to WPI Athletics over a significant period of time.
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Hosted by the Student Government Association, the Interfraternity Council, and the Panhellenic Council. Games, food, and performances to kick Homecoming Weekend off with a bang!
MOVED TO SPORTS & RECREATION CENTER · FREE
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Locations: Sports & Recreation Center Building
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Saturday, September 30
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Meet and greet and refreshments at 9:00 AM; alumni boat race at 10:00. Boat dedication for the men's team at 11:00 - "New Hudson" with sponsorship by Sprague Foundation. Advanced registration is not required for this event. This event is free to attend.
Donahue Rowing Center · FREE
237 North Quinsigamond Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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Sponsored in part by the Alumni Association. Join your herd for food, games, and music on the Quad. Plus, witness our "winning" Giving Day Ambassadors as they get Pied in the Face to celebrate their fundraising achievements! Advanced registration is requested for this event.
This event features DoughBoyz, Moeshmallows, WooWaffles, The Tool Bus, and more.
Access to the Quad is open to all; however, registration and payment is required to access various activities and food vendors.
MOVED TO SPORTS & RECREATION CENTER · $5 for attendees 6 years of age and older; FREE for attendees 5 years of age and younger; FREE for current WPI studentsUnited States
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Meet up with former teammates during "The Herd Comes Home Gathering on the Quad." Advanced registration is not required for this team gathering.
Access to the Quad is open to all; however, registration and payment is required to access various activities and food vendors. More Information
MOVED TO SPORTS & RECREATION CENTER · FREE
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Current and former members of WPI's Men's Basketball team are invited to hit the court prior to the start of the day's festivities. Advanced registration is requested for this event.
Harrington Auditorium · FREE
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Locations: Harrington AuditoriumHomecoming Registration · Who’s Coming?
Stop by the Alumni Welcome Tent to pick up your nametag, collect some free WPI swag, and meet some of the alumni volunteer leaders that help bring WPI's alumni programming to life.
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WPI football takes on Springfield College. Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at halftime. Advanced registration not required.
Alumni Stadium · FREE
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Locations: Alumni Stadium
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Current and former members of the Student Alumni Society will come together to celebrate 40 years of WPI's beloved tradition keepers. Appetizers and cash bar service will be available.
Locations: Rubin Campus Center
Rubin Campus Center, Odeum · $10 for attendees 6 years of age and older; FREE for attendees 5 years of age and younger; FREE for current WPI students
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WPI Men's Soccer takes on Salve Regina University. Advanced registration is not required.
Alumni Stadium · FREE
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WPI Field Hockey takes on Springfield College. Advanced registration is not required.
Alumni Stadium · FREE
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Locations: Alumni Stadium
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Masque is WPI's student-led student led Drama Theatre organization. More information about this performance is available on Masque's Facebook page.
Plaza Suite is an evening of three one-acts, set in the Plaza Hotel, following the stories of three different couples in one famous hotel room.
The Little Theater · See Masque for ticket information
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Locations: Little Theatre
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Sunday, October 01
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Hosted by the Student Alumni Society.
The classes of 2027 and 2026 take on the traditional Rope Pull during the annual First-Year / Sophomore competition, plus more competitions for Juniors/Seniors, Student Alumni Society/Skull, and other student organizations.
Students will be required to register and sign a waiver in order to participate. Student registration and waivers for Rope Pull participation will be available soon. (These are not available through the general Homecoming registration.)
Alumni Stadium · FREE
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WPI Men's Soccer takes on Endicott College. Advanced registration is not required.
Alumni Stadium · FREE
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Locations: Alumni Stadium