Homecoming & Family WeekendList of Events

Welcome Home, Leopards.

We’re excited to welcome you back to campus for Homecoming & Family Weekend, happening October 3-5, 2025! Explore the list of events below for the latest updates. Please note that some events may require registration or a fee to attend.

Pre-registration for Homecoming has now closed.

We’d still love to see you! Please feel free to join us as a walk-up guest at any of the free events listed below.

🎟️ Football game tickets will be available for purchase at the box office beginning at 2:30 PM.

See you soon, Leos!

Attendees at the Golden Leopard Society Luncheon

50th Reunion & Golden Leopard Society Brunch

If you graduated 50 or more years ago, you're invited to a special brunch honoring you. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and induct the class of 1975 into the Golden Leopard Society.

Date: Friday, October 3
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Sara & Michael Abraham Campus Center
Cost: Free

A Taste of ULV

Kick off Homecoming Weekend with A Taste of ULV, a flavorful new event celebrating the global spirit of the University of La Verne. Enjoy international food tastings and wine pairings as we honor our international student community and showcase the diverse flavors that make ULV unique.

Date: Friday, October 3
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: Citrus Lawn
Cost: $25.00
Designated Driver: $15.00

5K Fun Run/Walk, Hosted by Phi Epsilon Kappa

Join the excitement at our Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk! All proceeds benefit the Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Lucky’s Coffee Roasters, for providing complimentary coffee to all participants. Plus, every runner and walker will receive a free ULV rally towel!

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Location: Begins at Sneaky Park
Cost: $15.00

College of Law and Public Service Meet-Up

Gather with the College of Law and Public Service (CLPS) community at Homecoming. Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, everyone is welcome to join. Light refreshments will be served.

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Ludwick Center Skybridge
Cost: Free

Greek Reunion Brunch

Reconnect with fellow Greeks at our Greek Reunion Brunch. Enjoy light brunch bites and great company. Bring a canned food item to support the Leo Food Pantry and help make a difference in our community. Families are welcome.

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Hanawalt House Patio
Cost: Free

Women’s Soccer Game

Cheer on Women’s Soccer as they face Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Ortmayer Stadium
Cost: Free

Registration Not Required

Street Fair

Mingle with fellow Leos while exploring a variety of booths from student and alumni orgs, campus departments, alumni business owners, and local vendors. Plus, register early to claim your ULV mini tote, exclusively available to guests who pre-register. Only 450 are available.

Limit two totes per household.

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: C and 2nd Street, In Front of the Campus Center
Cost: Free

Leo Carnival

Join us for our second annual Leo Carnival, where fun is for the whole family. Enjoy a petting zoo, photobooth, face painters, carnival games and prizes, carnival treats, and crafts led by our Child Development Program students.

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Sneaky Park
Cost: Free

Registration Not Required

Magic Makers Mart Pop-Up

Discover the magic at the University of La Verne! Shop unique finds from small businesses and local artists.

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: C and 2nd Street, In Front of the Campus Center
Cost: Free

Registration Not Required

Photo Department Alumni Exhibition

The Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography is proud to present Light, Shadow, and Legacy, an exhibition celebrating the creative achievements of the University of La Verne’s photo department alumni.

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography

Registration not required.

Homecoming Lunch

Enjoy lunch at The Spot, ULV’s campus dining hall. Lunch tickets can be purchased on the day of the event directly at the dining hall.

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Location: The Spot Dining Hall
Cost: $10

Registration Not Required

Campus Walking Tours

Led by the Office of Admission, take a walking tour around campus to reminisce and discover what’s new.

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM
Location: Begins at the Campus Center
Cost: Free

Registration Not Required

Leopard Royalty Reveal and Float Parade

Join us for the Leopard Royalty Reveal as we crown this year's Royal Leos. Make sure to stick around for the student and department float parade, where you'll be dazzled by handmade floats.

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: During the Street Fair
Cost: Free

Registration Not Required

1995 & 2015 Football Team Celebrations

If you were part of the 1995 or 2015 Championship Football Team, you're invited to a special celebration during Homecoming & Family Weekend.

Players and coaches will enjoy a private reunion with food, drinks, and plenty of time to reconnect, share stories, and relive the glory days. You’ll also be honored during halftime at the Homecoming game. Families are welcome.

Date: Saturday, October 4
Reunion Celebration: 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Football Game: 4:00 PM
Cost: Free

Mission Brewing Pre-Game Party

Introducing a brand-new Homecoming tradition! The Mission Brewing Pre-Game Party replaces the traditional tailgate with an exciting new vibe, featuring live music by MØNARK, lawn games, and local brews. Enjoy complimentary light bites from the Office of Alumni Engagement and free beer tastings from alumni-owned Mission Brewing. Beer tastings are available only to those who pre-register.

Pre-register today to secure your free beer tasting—limited spots available!

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 2:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: The Quad
Cost: Free

Homecoming Football Game

Cheer on the Leopards at this year’s Homecoming Football Game as we take on Pomona-Pitzer. Kids 10 and under enter free.

Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Ortmayer Stadium
Cost: $10 per person

Community Brunch

Connect with fellow Leos and the larger La Verne community at our annual brunch hosted at the La Verne Church of the Brethren.

Date: Sunday, October 5
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: La Verne Church of the Brethren
Cost: Free