Every Fall, the University of Southern Maine gathers in a collaborative effort to host an experience like no other! Homecoming & Family Weekend is our chance to bring together alumni, students, friends, and families together to celebrate our Husky Pride and enjoy a variety of fun events across campus.

This year’s Homecoming and Family Weekend will be taking place on Thursday, October 3rd – Saturday, October 5th. We hope you can join in on all the fun!

Thursday, October 3, 2024

5:30pm: USM Men’s Ice Hockey Blue/Gold Scrimmage

Location: Ice Arena, Gorham Campus

7:00pm: USM Field Hockey v Worcester State

Location: Hannaford Field, Gorham Campus

  • Cheer on our Field Hockey Team as they go head-to-head with Worcester State

Friday, October 4, 2024

9:00am – 11:00am: Military-Affiliated Student Hub Hosts the Fall Ruck

Location: Portland Campus to Back Cove

  • Starting at USM and will meet at 10:30am at 39 Exeter street (in the former Maine Law parking lot). Be sure to check in with Katherine Reynolds at the event to earn the Level 2 Wellness Incentive!

10:00am – 2:30pm: Commuter Student Association Hosts the Red Cross Blood Drive

Location: Lower Brooks, Gorham Campus

  • Start the Homecoming and Family Weekend by giving….giving blood that is!  This is an excellent opportunity to support a worthy cause and enjoy a few free snacks!
  • To donate blood, please CLICK HERE

4:00pm: Athletics: Mocktail Social & Professional Networking 

Location: USM Ice Arena; Gorham Campus

  • A networking event, beginning with a mocktail social where participating students will be served by coaches from the USM Athletic Department and will practice the art of networking as they engage with USM alumni representing businesses from the greater Portland area. 

6:30pm/7:00pm: USM Zombie Run 

Location: Shaw Cherry Hill Farm

  • Join the USM Track team as they host the annual USM Zombie Run!
    • Check-In – 5:30 pm 
    • Kids run (1K) – 6:30pm (10 years and under)
    • Zombie run (2 miles) –  7:00pm.  
  • To register: USM Zombie Run

7:00pm: USM Women’s Basketball Alumni Game

Location: Hill Gym, Gorham Campus

Alumni register HERE

7:00pm: USM Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Game

Location: Hannaford Field, Gorham Campus

Alumni register HERE

Saturday, October 5, 2024

10:00am: Champs Harvest Breakfast

Location: Brooks Dining Hall, Gorham Campus

  • Meet with President Edmondson while enjoying a lovely Fall-themed brunch in Brooks Dining Hall.

12:00pm: Volleyball v UMass Dartmouth

Location: Hill Gym, Gorham Campus

1:00pm: USM Baseball Alumni Game

Location: Flaherty Field, Gorham Campus

Alumni Register HERE

12:00pm – 3:00pm: Octoberfest

Location: Lot G8 on Gorham Campus

  • Come celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend at USM’s Annual Octoberfest!  Food trucks, games, and more!  Take a break and go over to the School of Music Outdoor Concert at 1!

1:00pm – 2:00pm: USM School of Music Outdoor Concert

Location: Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus

  • Welcome back to Corthell Hall for the traditional ‘Olde Fashioned Outdoor Band Concert’. Come enjoy the music right on the Corthell Hall steps.
  • Alumni register HERE

2:00pm: USM Softball Alumni Game

Location: USM Softball Stadium, Gorham Campus

Alumni register HERE

4:00pm: USM Volleyball v Emmanuel College

Location: Hill Gym, Gorham Campus

6:00pm: Ed Flaherty & Al Bean Celebration

Location: Italian Heritage Center

8:00pm – 11:00pm: USM Las Vegas Royal Casino Night

Location: Lower Brooks, Gorham Campus

  • Come join Family, Friends, and Alumni in playing your favorite casino games of Craps, Roulette, Blackjack and Poker and enjoy a fun night of entertainment!

Sunday, October 6, 2024

10:00am: USM Baseball v Northern Essex

Location: Flaherty Field, Gorham Campus

5:00pm: Husky Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony

Location: Italian Heritage Center