
Welcome Home Golden Rams!
We're excited to announce that Homecoming & Family Weekend will take place October 3–5, 2025! Visit your favorite spots and meet up with friends to relive the old times, grab some new swag from the Campus Store, and celebrate with true Golden Ram spirit.

WCU Golden Rams Bands Alumni are invited to join the WCU Alumni Association Bands Alumni Chapter for a social and special performances throughout the weekend. For more information, visit www.wcualumni.org/bandsalumni.
Be sure to check back because we'll continue to update our schedule as more events are planned!
THANK YOU TO OUR HOMECOMING SPONSOR:

Don’t miss out! Add Homecoming Weekend to your calendar:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
Class of 1975 50th Reunion Reception
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: WCU Alumni & Foundation Center (202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA)
Details: Celebrate your incredible journey since graduation! Join fellow Golden Rams from the Class of 1975 to reminisce, reconnect, and enjoy time together.
Cost: $25
*Visit the Class of 1975 web page for more information.*
Homecoming Kickoff Party
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: WCU Alumni & Foundation Center (202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA)
Details: Enjoy the crisp autumn air as we kick off Homecoming Weekend in Golden Ram style with fire pits, live music by Brent Pelleschi '98; local wine and Levante beer, a pasta and slider bar by Feastivities Events, and the Dia Doce Gourmet Cupcakes truck. All pre-registered guests are guaranteed an exclusive Homecoming 2025 pint glass (must be picked up at the event).
Cost: $10 until 9/1; $15 until 9/29; $20 at the door
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
N Lot Pre-Game Tailgate
Time: 12 pm – 3 pm
Location: N Lot, South Campus, Near Sturzebecker Health Science Center (855 S. New Street, West Chester, PA)
Cost: $10 (adults) / $5 (4-12 years old) / Free (3 and under) / Walk Ups - Cash Only
(Ticket price includes snacks and beverages; food trucks are pay-as-you-go)
Details: Your place to be before the big game! Join us for live music, snacks, Levante beer, food trucks (pay as you go), crowd favorites like Baggo and Giant Jenga, and kid-friendly activities like a moon bounce, face painting, and a balloon twister. And, get ready for the ultimate sports experience with a Mechanical Football! It's thrilling, high-energy, and provides endless fun and excitement for riders of all ages and skill levels.
(Please note, parking on South Campus is $10 per car and is available in Lots S, Q and R.)
Women's Soccer vs. Shepherd University
Time: 12 pm
Location: Rockwell Field (855 S. New Street, West Chester, PA)
Cost: Free
WCU vs. East Stroudsburg University Football Game
Come watch WCU Football and enjoy a halftime performance by the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band.
Time: 2 pm
Location: Farrell Stadium (855 S. New Street, West Chester, PA)
Cost: Ticket info here >>
Review the WCU Tailgate Protocol here >>
Sunday, October 5
Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Concert
Join us for an evening of remarkable music and witness the artistry of these talented ensembles! The Wind Ensemble, composed of 45 of the finest wind and percussion players at West Chester University, represents WCU at conventions and performs in high schools throughout the region, commissioning many new works in recent years. Membership is open to all students by audition. The Wind Symphony, open to any WCU student by audition, rehearses two hours a week and performs a diverse repertoire from standard band literature, transcriptions, and light concert pieces.
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall (Philips Memorial Building, 700 S High Street, West Chester, PA 19383)
Cost: Free and open to the public (tickets not required)
WCU Campus Store
Friday, October 3rd: TBA
Saturday, October 4th: TBA
Sunday, October 5th: TBA
Visit https://www.wcucampusstore.com to order online!
View the WCU Campus Map here >>
Visit https://www.wcupa.edu/dps/parkingservices/ for parking information.
Visiting?
Click here for additional places to stay in the West Chester area.
REGISTRATION & REFUND POLICY
Online registration will remain open for Homecoming Weekend 2025 events through Tuesday, September 30, 2025. We understand that during these uncertain times you may need to cancel your Homecoming Weekend registration. Refunds will be available for alumni events to those who request a refund by email to alumni@wcufoundation.org prior to September 30, 2025 at 11:59pm. No refunds will be offered if sent after this date.
Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@wcufoundation.org or 610-436-2813.