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. The most up-to-date Homecoming schedule will be available on the website, but printed brochures can also be picked up at the Registration Table in Eisenhower Lobby on the day of the event.
Is There a Cost to Attend Homecoming?
There is not a cost to attend the majority of campus activities. Below are events that have a cost:
- Golden Grad Luncheon – There is no cost for members of the Class of 1975 and their guest; all other attendees are $20 per person.
- Messiah Mile- $20 (all pre-registered guests will receive a t-shirt and day-of registrations shirts will be first-come, first-serve)
- Student Powderpuff- $10 per player (pre-registration required, no cost to attend)
- Canoe-a-thon 2.0 - $50/person
- Nunsense Performances - $15/person
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 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.
- Sawyer Pavillion 11 a.m.- 8:30 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. (#MessiahHFW25)
We’re expecting a big flock of Falcons this Homecoming, so parking might be a bit tight!
• Overflow lots are available at Grantham Church and along Greenbriar Road — just a quick walk to campus fun.
• Arriving early is your best bet, and a little extra “parking grace” will go a long way!
• Bonus points for carpooling — fewer cars, fewer headaches.
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.
Cost - $20/person although complimentary for Class of 1975 grads and their guest compliments of the Heritage Society.
Yes, registration is strongly encouraged for all events on Friday, October 3rd 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 1975 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 ’75, who will receive an honorary Golden Grad pin.
*There will also be various campus activities available following the luncheon