Homecoming 2024
Join us for this year's Homecoming weekend on October 4-5, 2024.
Please Be Advised:
* Online registrations for Alumni and Family Homecoming Events will close at 5 PM on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
* Ticket quantities are limited, register early to secure a spot!
Please see the Full Event Listing and Planning Your Visit for more information!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024
Family Welcome Brunch
9:30 - 11 a.m.
OR
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Flynn Dining Commons, Tillinghast Hall
$9.19 per person *Students with a meal plan can use a meal swipe.
Students and their families are invited to attend a brunch in Flynn Dining Commons, Tillinghast Hall. Enjoy delicious breakfast and lunch stations, live music, and remarks from President Frederick Clark Jr., ’83 along with other campus leaders.
Each brunch seating will be 90 minutes; seating is limited and registration is required. Please select your seating time below, and please only choose one seating time.
Trolley Tours
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the hour
RSU Auditorium Exterior, Free
All alumni, friends, and families are welcome to take a 45-50 minute guided tour of Bridgewater’s beautiful campus to see what has changed since you were a student. Win Bridgewater swag for trivia prizes. First come, first serve. All trolley tours will pick up and drop off outside of the RSU Auditorium Exterior.
Bristaco's Block Party
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
University Park, RSU and RSU Backyard, Free
All are welcome! Students, Families, Alumni, come reconnect and celebrate with our extended 51³ÉÈË Family! Family friendly activities, food trucks, student performances, and the crowning of the Homecoming Champion will happen at the Block Party! Here's a brief list of planned activities, but keep an eye out for signage on the day of to get the full list of activities:
- RSU & RSU Backyard - Student organization performances, student organization tables, food trucks, activities including photo keychains and "stuff-a-bear", face painting, and the crowning of the Homecoming Champion.
- University Park - Kid friendly inflatable rides, a petting zoo, and DIY Flower Designs
Rathskeller Party Tent
2:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tent (Swenson Athletic Complex), $60
21+ Only
Our infamous campus bar, the Rathskeller, doesn’t exist in the student union these days, but we resurrect it every year for homecoming! Join us to watch the game right outside the end zone featuring live music from John Balutis, '92, and all of your favorite tailgating food and drinks. The party doesn't stop when the game ends! Martha's Vineyard's premier 10-piece band The Sultans will keep you dancing the night away. Even the Bear Bites food truck will join for late-night eats. Ticket price includes tailgate buffet, evening food truck, and three alcoholic beverages. Cash bar thereafter. Beer, wine, ciders, or seltzers.
Homecoming Bingo
3:45 p.m.
Rondileau Student Union Ballroom
Bingo is one of 51³ÉÈË's biggest events! Join in on the fun with this year's Homecoming Bingo. Seats will be filled first come first served, so be sure to get there early!
Homecoming Football Game
4 p.m.
Peter Mazzaferro Field
Bridgewater State Bears vs. Worcester State Lancers
