Homecoming Weekend

Admission Information Session & Tour 1
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Queally Center for Admission & Career Services
Register Here | Hosted by the Office of Admission
While the information session and tour are geared towards prospective students and their families, alumni interested in learning more about today’s Richmond experience are encouraged to register. Following the information session, an Admission ambassador will guide the group across UR’s beautiful campus for a walking tour.

University Museums Friday Gallery Hours
Hours To Be Confirmed | Lora Robins Gallery & Harnett Museum of Art
More Information Coming Soon

Admission Information Session & Tour 2
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Queally Center for Admission & Career Services
Register Here | Hosted by the Office of Admission
While the information session and tour are geared towards prospective students and their families, alumni interested in learning more about today’s Richmond experience are encouraged to register. Following the information session, an Admission ambassador will guide the group across UR’s beautiful campus for a walking tour.

Party Under the Lights
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Jepson Alumni Center
Cost: $30 (entry + 3 drink tickets), $15 (entry only), $10 (children under 10)
Register Here | Hosted by the Alumni Engagement Office
Kick off Homecoming Weekend in style at the ultimate Friday night celebration — Party Under the Lights! Join fellow alumni and friends in the Jepson Alumni Center courtyard from 5:30–8:30 p.m. for an evening full of fun, music, and Spider spirit. For just $15, you’ll enjoy live music that’ll keep you dancing, delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar with $5 drinks all night long. It’s the best Happy Hour in town—and the perfect way to toast to Homecoming! Whether you’re reconnecting with old classmates or making new friends, this is one unforgettable evening you won’t want to miss. So bring your friends, put on your party shoes, and get ready to celebrate under the lights—because the best memories are made right here, on campus, together.

Oliver Hill Scholar 20th Anniversary Dinner
6:30 - 8 p.m. | Queally Athletics Center, Spider Hall
Cost*: $50 (includes beer & wine bar), $40 (excludes beer & wine bar)
*Passed hors d’oeuvres & buffet dinner included with both ticket options
Register Here | Hosted by the Hub for Student Inclusion & Community
Join us in celebrating 20 years of the Oliver Hill (formerly CIGNA) Scholars Program at the University of Richmond. Please join us for a special dinner honoring two decades of impact, community, and achievement. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Tina Cade, Founding Program Director, as our distinguished guest of honor for the evening. Together, we’ll celebrate this legacy and its lasting impact on past, present, and future Spiders. Proceeds from ticket sales will support the program’s continued growth, ensuring its promise reaches future generations of scholars. All Oliver Hill and CIGNA Scholar alumni are warmly invited to join us in honoring this milestone.

Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner
Time TBA | Queally Center for Admission & Career Services
Register Here | Hosted by Spider Athletic Fund
The UR Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner will be on Friday, October 23. Inductees will also be introduced during the Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 24. The 2026 Hall of Fame class consists of Tim Bezbatchenko, ’04 (men’s soccer), Vito Chiaravalloti, ’03 (baseball), Eric McBride, ’11 (football), Brittani Shells, ’11 (women’s basketball), and Jessica Witt Leach, ’08 (swimming & diving). If you have questions about this event, please contact the Spider Athletic Fund at spiderathleticfund@richmond.edu or (804) 287-6890.

Tyreek McDole at Christian McBride Jazz Weekend
7:30 p.m. | Camp Concert Hall, Modlin Center for the Arts
Purchase Tickets Here | Hosted by Modlin Center for the Arts
Tyreek McDole is a multi-award-winning Haitian-American vocalist from Central Florida whose deeply reflective artistry has made him one of jazz’s most exciting young voices. With a soulful baritone and fearless sense of style, he brings a fresh perspective rooted in the sounds of the Caribbean, Florida, and New York. This event features a pre-performance discussion between Tyreek McDole and Christian McBride. If you have questions about this event, please contact the Modlin Center at 804-289-8980 or modlinarts@richmond.edu.

Admission Information Session & Tour 3
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Queally Center for Admission
Register Here | Hosted by the Office of Admission
While the information session and tour are geared towards prospective students and their families, alumni interested in learning more about today’s Richmond experience are encouraged to register. Following the information session, an Admission ambassador will guide the group across UR’s beautiful campus for a walking tour.

University Museums Saturday Gallery Hours
Hours To Be Confirmed | Harnett Museum of Art
More information coming soon.

UR Black Alumni Network Tailgate
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Carole Weinstein International Center
Cost: $10 per person
Register Here | Hosted by the Alumni Engagement Office
Join the UR Black Alumni Network (URBAN) for an exciting pregame gathering before the Homecoming football game. Enjoy great food, fun activities, and time to build relationships across generations of Black Richmond alumni. Afterwards, head on over to Robins Stadium to cheer on Spider Football as they take on Colgate!

SPCS Homecoming Celebration in the Red Zone
1 - 6 p.m. | Robins Stadium, Red Zone Tent
Cost: $50 (adults), $25 (Children 4 - 12, Current SPCS Student, or Season Ticket Holder)
Register Here | Hosted by the School of Professional & Continuing Studies
Catch up with fellow SPCS alumni, visit with SPCS faculty, staff and students and get a close-up view of the game. Enjoy exclusive amenities including a first-class catered buffet lunch and bar service, flat-screen TVs, and a field-level view of the action.

Red Zone Patio Party
1:30 p.m. | Robins Stadium, Middle Red Zone Tent
Cost: $40 (game ticket/Red Zone access + 3 drink tickets), $25 (game ticket/Red Zone access)
Register Here | Hosted by the Alumni Engagement Office
Celebrate Homecoming in true Spider spirit with our fun, casual Red Zone Patio Party! Your ticket includes a standing-room-only admission to the game, our Red Zone tent access, tasty food to keep you fueled, and three drink tickets redeemable at our beer, wine & seltzer bar (21+ only) — perfect for raising a toast as Spider Football takes on Colgate. Cheer on UR in a tented patio atmosphere in the end zone alongside fellow alumni and fans. Whether you’re catching up with old friends or making new ones, this is the ultimate way to support Spider Football and show your Richmond pride! Please note, advance ticket sales close on Thursday, October 15. Football game tickets will be distributed by Spider Athletics via SMS/text message 2-3 days before the game.

Spider Football vs. Colgate
2 p.m. | Robins Stadium
Purchase Football Game Tickets Here
Use promo code ALUMNI to receive $5 off every ticket. If you need further assistance regarding game tickets or game day parking, please call the Spider Athletics Ticket Office at 1-877-SPIDER-1. 

Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix at Christian McBride Jazz Weekend
5 p.m. | Camp Concert Hall, Modlin Center for the Arts
Purchase Tickets Here | Hosted by Modlin Center for the Arts
A charismatic performer, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin fuses traditional concepts of jazz, hip hop, and soul to create a fresh new sound. With her captivating live performances and dynamic sax work, the six-time Grammy nominee returns to the Modlin Center stage with her sensational band for a standout performance. If you have questions about this event, please contact the Modlin Center at 804-289-8980 or modlinarts@richmond.edu. 

Young Grad Post-Game Party
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | River City Roll
EARLY BIRD Cost: $10 (includes 1 drink ticket), $5 (no drink ticket)
Cost as of 9/24/26: $15 (includes 1 drink ticket), $10 (no drink ticket)
Register Here | Hosted by the Alumni Engagement Office
Don’t let the Homecoming celebrations end after the game! Join fellow Spider young grads (Classes 2017-2026) in Scott’s Addition as we kick off the night together. It’s the perfect way to keep the Homecoming spirit alive and connect with your UR alumni community!

Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles at Christian McBride Jazz Weekend
7:30 p.m. | Camp Concert Hall, Modlin Center for the Arts
Purchase Tickets Here | Hosted by Modlin Center for the Arts
Grammy-winning Hammond organist, composer, and bandleader, Cory Henry and his Funk Apostles band create an alchemy of gospel-inflected R&B, funk, jazz, and global influences with fearless imagination. With powerhouse grooves, rich harmonies and uplifting, message-driven songs, the group turns every performance into a soulful, dance-filled experience that feels both timeless and boldly modern. If you have questions about this event, please contact the Modlin Center at 804-289-8980 or modlinarts@richmond.edu.

UR Black Alumni Network Memorial Service
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Cannon Memorial Chapel, Columbarium
Register Here | Hosted by the Alumni Engagement Office
Join URBAN for a special memorial service as we come together to honor and remember the lives and lasting impact of Black alumni who have passed on. Through reflection and community, we will celebrate their contributions to the University of Richmond and the many ways they continue to inspire us.

Field Hockey vs. Louisville
12 p.m. | Crenshaw Field
Admission is free for all fans!

Brandee Younger at Christian McBride Jazz Weekend
5 p.m. | Camp Concert Hall, Modlin Center for the Arts
Purchase Tickets Here | Hosted by Modlin Center for the Arts
Brandee Younger, three-time Grammy-nominated harpist and composer, is among the most celebrated artists to emerge in contemporary jazz. She puts the harp at the center of a modern, powerful sound that moves effortlessly between soul, jazz, groove, and deep expression. If you have questions about this event, please contact the Modlin Center at 804-289-8980 or modlinarts@richmond.edu.

Christian McBride & Ursa Major at Christian McBride Jazz Weekend
7:30 p.m. | Camp Concert Hall, Modlin Center for the Arts
Purchase Tickets Here | Hosted by Modlin Center for the Arts
Known for his expansive artistry and forward-thinking vision in jazz, Christian McBride has blazed an extraordinary trail as one of the most preeminent musicians of his time. The 11-time Grammy Award-winner has excelled as a dynamic musician, a prolific composer-arranger-producer, a distinguished curator, and a dedicated educator and mentor. A prolific bandleader, McBride’s ensembles are each distinctive extensions of his creative inspiration, which span jazz funk, soul, Latin, hip hop, and rhythm and blues. His celebrated groups – including his newest, Ursa Major – have not only enjoyed consistent critical acclaim, but they have also emphasized his role as an early presenter of rising stars. McBride’s staggeringly diverse career also includes the role of host of NPR’s public radio program Jazz Night in America as well as The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian on SiriusXM and several artistic director titles at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, among others. If you have questions about this event, please contact the Modlin Center at 804-289-8980 or modlinarts@richmond.edu.