One University Avenue
Suite 3023
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
homecoming@messiah.edu
717.796.5252
General Homecoming FAQs / find your answers
- Where can I find the schedule?
- Is there a cost to attend Homecoming?
- What happens if it rains?
- Where can I eat?
- What are the dining hours of operation?
- I won an early bird prize
- Will the Campus Store be open?
- How do I find my way around?
- Where can I share my Homecoming experience?
- Where should I park?
- What are some activities my student and I can do off-campus?
On the day of Homecoming, brochures will be available at the Registration table in the Eisenhower Lobby. Full schedules will also be displayed on marquees around campus throughout the day.
There is not a cost to attend the majority of campus activities. Below are events that have a cost:
- Homecoming 5k- $20 (all pre-registered guests will receive a t-shirt)
We will be sure to communicate all weather related changes at check-in and via our Alumni Facebook page.
Food options include, the Union Café, The Falcon Café, Sawyer Pavilion, and the Lottie Nelson Dining Hall. For hours and menus, please visit the Messiah website for more details. Several events also include light refreshments or drinks. You are also welcome to grab food off campus at one of the many local restaurants.
- The Falcon: 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Union Café: 10 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Lottie Brunch: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Lottie Dinner: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Prizes are at the pre-registration table (Eisenhower Lobby) and will be given directly to the winner.
Yes, the Campus Store will be open on Friday from 9am-4pm and Saturday from 10am-6pm.
Campus maps can be found in the brochure and online here, Messiah University Campus Map.
Share your experience with us throughout the day or after Homecoming through social media and e-mail. (#MessiahHFW24)
Friday, October 4, if you have registered and secured a parking space for the Drive-In Movie, park in Starry Parking. However, if you have not secured a parking space, you can park behind the Murray Library and walk down with your lawn chairs and blankets.
Saturday, October 5, you can park in the Visitors Parking (VV, TT and YY) or behind the Murray Library (XX lot). Overflow parking will be at Rec Field #2 and Grantham Church.
View parking lots on our campus map.
Golden Grad FAQs / find your answers
Anyone who has celebrated their 50th reunion and beyond.
On Friday, Golden Grads are encouraged to park in lot VV. Check in for the Golden Grad events will be held in Martin Commons Lobby, which is located in the Eisenhower Campus Center next to the Lottie Nelson Dining Hall.
The Golden Grad Luncheon, held from 11:30am – 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 30th, is $10 per person for our Golden Grads. For those celebrating their 50th reunion (Class of 1972), the event cost is covered completely by the Heritage Society.
Yes, registration is strongly encouraged for all events on Friday, Sept. 30 and is required for the Golden Grad Luncheon.
Absolutely! We have a program designed specifically for our Golden Grads on Friday; however, we would love to see you back on campus again on Saturday!
We invite Golden Grads who are not from the Class of 1972 to Celebrate Homecoming weekend to join us at the Golden Grad Luncheon. From 11:30am – 1:30 p.m., we invite you to attend the Golden Grad Luncheon, which is sponsored, in part, by the Heritage Society and is open to all Golden Grads, including our newest members, the Class of ’72, who will receive an honorary Golden Grad pin.
*There will also be various campus activities available following the luncheon.