Homecoming
Get ready for a week packed with Ragin' Cajun pride as Homecoming 2026 takes over campus.
Homecoming Week: September 27th - October 3rd
Beginning Sunday, September 27th UL Lafayette, the University Program Center and the UL Lafayette Alumni Association will host events all week long, ending with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns squaring off against Arkansas State at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3rd.
The following events are open to the public, and we invite all of Lafayette and south Louisiana to share in our school pride.
Monday, September 28th
Homecoming Kickoff at the Student Union
For the first time this year, alumni are joining in on the student Homecoming Kickoff at the Student Union! Come stroll around, grab a bite, and enjoy student activities as we get the party “rolling” and officially launch 2026 Homecoming: “This Is How We Roll.”
This event is open to UL Lafayette students, faculty, staff, alumni, on Monday, September 28th, from 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. at Student Union Porch.
Tuesday, September 29th
Paint the Town Red - Businesses
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Various local businesses & virtual
Wednesday, September 30th
Paint the Town Red - Schools
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Various local businesses & virtual
Outstanding Alumni Reception (invitation only)
Alumni Center
Thursday, October 1st
Dean + Alumni Chapter Receptions
hosted by the Colleges of Arts, Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Nursing and Human Development, and Sciences Alumni Chapters
5:30 - 7:00 PM
College Education and Human Development
3:30 - 6:00 PM
Various locations throughout campus
Register for your College's reception:
- College of the Arts
- College of Business
- College of Education and Human Development
- College of Engineering
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- College of Sciences
Friday, October 2nd
Tennis Tournament
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Red Lerille's Health & Racquet Club
Sigma Nu Alumni Homecoming Luncheon
hosted by the Sigma Nu Alumni Chapter
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park
Bill Bass Golf Tournament
hosted by the Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation
11:00 AM
Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course
Learn more and register to attend
Golden Ambassador Society Dinner
Open to alumni who have celebrated their 50th reunion milestone and their guests
5:30 - 9:00 PM
The UL Lafayette Presiden't House
College of Engineering Alumni Chapter Reunion
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Rock N' Bowl
Saturday, October 3rd
Sweet Sounds of Sharing
hosted by the Christiana Smith African American Alumni Chapter
10:00 AM - NOON
Bayou Bijou Theater– Reception to follow at Student Union Ballroom
Homecoming Parade
NOON*
Starting at Blackham, right onto Cajundome Blvd, to Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, around the stadium to the Alumni tailgate at Russo Park
Alumni Tailgate
NOON*
Russo Park Concourse
Stay up to date with the Facebook event
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. Arkansas State The Red Wolves
4:00 PM*
Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium
*Time is subject to change
