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Homecoming

Get ready for a week packed with Ragin' Cajun pride as Homecoming 2022 takes over campus.

Special thanks to University Program Council and Home Bank for sponsoring Homecoming 2022.

2022 Homecoming Logo: All Roads Lead to Vermilion and White

Homecoming Week: September 25 - October 1, 2022

Beginning Sunday, Sept. 25, UL Lafayette, the University Program Council and the UL Alumni Association will host events all week long, ending with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns squaring off against the South Alabama Jaguars at Cajun Field on Saturday, Oct. 1.

All of the following events are open to the public, and we invite all of Lafayette and south Louisiana to share in our school pride.

Sunday, Sept. 25

4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Ragin' Rock 'n' Bowl | Kick off Homecoming Week at Ragin' Rock 'n' Bowl. Includes bowling, food, and music. Register online.

Monday, Sept. 26

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Homecoming Block Party on St. Mary Boulevard | Homecoming is taking over St. Mary Boulevard! Shop with Red Dot Discount businesses and grab lunch from local businesses and food trucks. Register your business.

Tuesday, Sept. 27

All day
Paint the Town Red - Businesses | Businesses in Acadiana and all around the world are invited to decorate their storefront and interiors to join the Ragin’ Cajuns spirit for Homecoming Week. In-Person and virutal categories offered this year at registration!
 

Wednesday, Sept. 28

All day
Paint the Town Red - Schools | Schools, classrooms, and teachers across Acadiana and all around the world show their spirit for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Sign up to participate virtually!

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sigma Nu Alumni Chapter Homecoming Luncheon at the Alumni Center | All roads lead to the Alumni Center for Sigma Nu alumni as they celebrate with a complimentary lunch and a private tour of some of the recent improvements on campus. Pre-registration is required, sign up here.

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Trivia on Tap at Hideaway on Lee | Join the Young Alumni Chapter for Homecoming Week with a trivia night at Hideaway on Lee! Seating is limited so register now to claim your spot!


Friday, Sept. 30

8 a.m.
Homecoming Tennis Tournament at Cajun Courts | Join fellow alumni and friends for this mixed doubles tournament. Register your team online.

5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Golden Ambassador Society Dinner at Petroleum Club of Lafayette | The UL Lafayette Alumni Association invites all alumni who have celebrated their 50th reunion milestone to dinner during Homecoming Week. Register online.
 

Saturday, Oct. 1

Event times will be announced when game time is determined.

1 p.m.
Alumni Tailgate at the Alumni hospitality tent at Cajun Field, starting three hours before kickoff.

1:30 p.m.
Homecoming Parade | Come join UPC and the University community as we get fired up for the game during our Homecoming Parade 2022!

4 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. South Alabama Jaguars | Tickets required.

TBD
Student Tailgate at Cajun Field.

7:30 - 11 p.m.
Sweet Sounds of Sharing @ Bayou Bijou Theatre | The Christiana Smith African American Alumni Chapter celebrates its 30th annual Sweet Sounds of Sharing and this year's honorees. All proceeds go to the Christiana Smith African American Alumni Chapter for scholarships and programming efforts. Purchase tickets online.