Office Decorating Contest

Mon., Sept. 8, 2025 - Tues., Sept. 16, 2025

Contest Rules:

• Departments can elect to decorate their main office door or the entire front office.  
• The Homecoming Committee will be providing each office that participates with a kit of decorations to help get them started.  Additional information regarding kit contents and pickup location will be provided (there is a limited supply!).
• Each office may not spend more than $100 on (additional) supplies for the contest. These funds are not given from the Homecoming budget, it must come from your department.
• Offices must be decorated by Monday, September 15, 2025.
• The Homecoming Committee will visit the offices on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, beginning around 11:00 a.m.
• The winning office will be announced on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. on EMU Today and on EMU social media channels. 

To register your office for the competition, please go HERE.

Spirit Tables

Join in the excitement by visiting any of our Spirit Table locations to pick up your Homecoming 2025 merch. 

• Tues., Sept. 9, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Student Center Lobby Tables (1st floor)
  
• Thurs., Sept. 11, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Student Center Lobby Tables (1st floor)
  
• Mon., Sept. 15, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | The Commons
  
• Mon., Sept. 15, 2025 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | The Eateries

Eagle Bundtini Giveaway

Wed., Sept. 10, 2025 | 1 - 5 p.m. | Student Center Lobby (First Floor)

Get your bundt over here for a delicious, custom-made EMU Homecoming bundt cake! Available while supplies last.

Field Day

Thurs., Sept. 11, 2025 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Rynearson Field

Your favorite childhood event just grew up. Egg races, tug of war, 40-yard dash… it’s giving elementary school nostalgia with a side of campus bragging rights.

To sign up for the fun, register HERE.

Office Decor Contest Judging

Tues., Sept. 16, 2025 | Afternoon 

Kickoff Picnic

Wed., Sept. 17, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Student Center Patio

T-Shirt Swap and Build an Eagle

Wed., Sept. 17, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Student Center Lobby

Trap Karaoke

Wed., Sept. 17, 2025 | 8 - 10 p.m. | Student Center Ballroom

Come sing/rap songs of your favorite trap artists. Bring the energy, bring your friends, and don't hold back!

Hosted by Kings of Color.

Step Show

Thurs., Sept. 18, 2025 | 7 - 10 p.m. | Pease Auditorium

The step. The stroll. The culture. Come support and experience the power of our campus orgs.

Alumni Awards

Fri., Sept. 19, 2025 | 6 - 9 p.m. | George Gervin GameAbove Center Atrium

Eastern Michigan University alumni make amazing things happen. This ceremony will recognize the nominated alumni recipients in an intimate evening of celebration. This is a closed invitation event for our recipients.

Tailgating Begins

Sat., Sept. 20, 2025 | 12:30pm | Front Lawn @ Rynearson Stadium

Join the pre-game celebration as you mingle with friends and enjoy food and beverages.

Homecoming parking links are now live. Below are the links:

Tailgating Info for Parking Lot

Homecoming Direct Link

EMU Football Gameday Parking (Includes Season-Long VIP & Homecoming Link)

Alumni and Friends Tailgate Tent

Sat., Sept. 20, 2025 | 12:30pm | Rynearson Stadium

Join fellow alums, fans and friends for food, beverages and a good time as you reconnect with campus and reunite with old friends!

REGISTER HERE!

Football Kickoff vs. Louisiana

Sat., Sept. 20, 2025 | 3:30pm | Rynearson Stadium

Watch as the Eagles take on the Ragin' Cajuns in this year's Homecoming football game!

Homecoming parking links are now live. Below are the links:

Homecoming Direct Link

EMU Football Gameday Parking (Includes Season-Long VIP & Homecoming Link)

Halftime Performance: Drew and Kin

Sat., Sept. 20, 2025 | Rynearson Stadium

Drew & Kin, the high-energy duo featured in the indie film DUELERS, bring their dueling piano act to our Homecoming halftime performance! Watch as this Michigan-based husband-and-wife team bring Rynearson Stadium to life.