Homecoming at Aquinas College
Homecoming
September 19-20, 2026
We welcome all alumni, students, family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate Aquinas College.
Keep an eye on this page for updates and Homecoming details.
Main Stage & Community Welcome
Open to all - no registration needed
Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. - The central event of the Homecoming weekend happens on the Holmdene lawn under the main stage tent. You'll find food from Yesterdog, Tamale Mary's, and plus water, pop, and beer. There's plenty of entertainment! Catch live music from the AQ Pep and Jazz Bands, original members of Domestic Problems, Olivia Vargas, and AQ favorites Dr. Chad Gunnoe and Thad Salter. In the Kidz Zone there will be a bounce house, yard games, and caricatures. To kick things off, the women's soccer game starts at noon on the AQ Athletic Field and features a halftime pep rally! Aquinas HomecomingSignature Events
Wege Golf Outing
Friday, September 18 - Kick off Homecoming 2026 on the golf course! The 18th annual Peter M. Wege Golf Outing presented by the Jandernoa Foundation takes place Friday, September 18 at Quail Ridge Golf Course in Ada, with proceeds supporting both Scholarship & Success and Saints Club funds. Learn MoreAthletics Hall of Fame
Sept. 18 - Witness greatness. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we induct the legends, the coaches, athletes, and champions, who defined Aquinas College athletics. It’s more than a ceremony; it’s a celebration of the legacy. More information to be announcedGolden Saints
Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. - We invite you to attend the Golden Saints Mass & Brunch to enjoy fellowship and to welcome the class of 1976. Mass will be held in Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel at 10:30 a.m. and brunch will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Wege Ballroom. Learn MoreFor events on Saturday, September 20, please park in these lots (map): Fulton Street (1), Mayfield (4), Woodward (27), or Browne (23). These are commonly known as Sturrus and Library lots. Signs will direct you. It's a beautiful walk to the heart of campus. If you need transportation, courtesy golf cart shuttles will take you where you want to go.
There will be a wide variety of food and drink options available on Saturday.
- Main Stage area on Holmdene Lawn: Food from local vendor Yesterdogand Tamale Mary's will be open for your eating enjoyment, and drink tickets will be available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Available 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday.
- Snack Shack at AQ Athletic Field: Go to the east side of the field to get some tasty snacks while you watch the soccer games. Available during sporting events.
- Wege Cafeteria: If you want a sit-down experience, head to the Wege Student Center. Wide selection of food and non-alcoholic beverages. Available 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- The Moose: Mostly grab-and-go snacks along with its famous coffee shop inside the Cook Carriage House. Available 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Sturrus Concessions: Have a bite to eat while you watch the volleyball games.
- While on campus, check out the AQ Bookstore on the lower level of the Wege Student Center and outdoor pop-up shops selling Aquinas swag.
AQ Corporate Discount for Drury Inn
5175 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Corporate ID: 327269
This discount is available to anyone affiliated with Aquinas (guest speakers, consultants, parents, prospective students, staff, faculty, etc.). This code (327269) will get visitors their room, free WiFi, 24/7 Fitness Center, continental breakfast, and a "happy hour" for $107 a night plus tax for a queen double or single king room. You can also use this code at any Drury Inn throughout the country for 10% off their standard rate. Please book through this link.
- Contact Alumni Relations at alumni@aquinas.edu.
Events
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