Illinois College Homecoming

Illinois College Homecoming 2024

Mark your calendar for another True Blue Forever Homecoming! 
We can't wait to welcome alumni, friends and family back to the Hilltop. In the meantime, stay connected to IC's social media so you don't miss future Homecoming announcements, pictures and more.

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Homecoming 2024 Schedule of Events
Check back regularly for updates!

  • Tuesday, October 22

    • Women's Volleyball vs. Blackburn College :: 7 p.m. :: Sherman Gymnasium, Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center

  • Wednesday, October 23

    • ​​​​​​​Fine Arts Series Presents Tales at Twilight :: 6:30 p.m. :: Upper Quad

  • Friday, October 25

    • Spirit Day :: On Fridays We Wear Blue

    • Visit the IC Store :: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. :: Caine Student Center

    • Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting :: 3 p.m.

    • 50th Class Reunion for the Class of 1974 :: 5:30 to 7 p.m. :: Jacksonville Country Club

    • Alumni Wine and Cheese Reception :: 7 to 9 p.m. :: Twisted Tree Music & Event Hall

  • Saturday, October 26

    • Breakfast with the Blueboys :: 8 to 9 a.m. :: Cummings Dining Hall, Caine Student Center

    • Illinois College Homecoming Parade :: 10 a.m.

    • Illinois College Society Parade Seating :: 10 a.m. :: Corner of West College Avenue and Park Street

    • Visit the IC Store :: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. :: Caine Student Center

    • Alumni Choir Rehearsal :: 10:30 a.m. :: Choir Rehearsal Room, McGaw Fine Arts Center

    • Homecoming Celebration Luncheon :: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. :: Homecoming Celebration Tent

    • Blueboys Football vs. Lawrence College :: 12 p.m. :: Green Athletic Field, England Stadium

    • Women’s Volleyball vs. Lake Forest College :: 12 p.m. :: Sherman Gymnasium, Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center

    • Tent Party and Family Activities :: 12 to 4 p.m. :: Homecoming Celebration Tent

    • Reunions for the classes of 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019 :: 1 to 3 p.m. :: True Blue Lounge, Homecoming Celebration Tent

    • Reunions for Classes of 1989, 1984, 1979, 1974, 1969, 1964 and 1959 :: 3 to 4:30 p.m. :: Barnes House

    • Women’s Volleyball vs. Central College :: 4 p.m. :: Sherman Gymnasium, Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center

    • Homecoming After Party :: 4-8 p.m. :: Various Locations

    • Literary Society Cozies and Huddles ::  Various Times and Locations

    • Men's Soccer vs. Lake Forest College :: 4:30 p.m. :: Green Athletic Field, England Stadium

    • Women’s Soccer vs. Lake Forest College :: 7 p.m. :: Green Athletic Field, England Stadium

Decisions about inclement weather will be made on an event-by-event basis. Announcements of changes or cancellations will be made on the Illinois College social media channels.