Full Schedule
Oct. 27, 2025
Students, alumni, and friends are invited to Homecoming Worship on Monday, October 27, at the SUB Bowl from 9:00-10:00 p.m.
9:00 - 10:00 pm
Oct. 28, 2025
Come enjoy a traditional Dr Pepper float during our Homecoming Dr Pepper Hour.
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Oct. 29, 2025
Enjoy a Homecoming Recital featuring Carillonneurs: Lynnette Geary, Paul Hagelstein, Abby Sitton, and Paul Vassar. Find a bench, bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, or walk around the area near Pat Neff Hall. The program is about 25 minutes.
4:00 - 4:30 pm
Oct. 29, 2025
Students, come and enjoy a free dinner with the President and First Gent.
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Oct. 30, 2025
Each year, Baylor honors a group of graduates who embody the University’s mission in their careers and lives of service. This year’s Alumni Awards recipients have transformed their communities and professions on local and global scales with their selfless service, humble leadership and steadfast faith. To learn more about the awards and purchase tickets to this year’s event, visit the Alumni Awards website.
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Oct. 31, 2025
The Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center is Homecoming central for alumni and friends on Friday.
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Oct. 31, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Oct. 31, 2025
On Friday, October 31, Brunch with the Dean will take place at the Rogers Building from 10 to 11:30 AM.
10:00 - 11:30 am
Rogers Building
Oct. 31, 2025
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Willis Family Equestrian Center, Waco, TX
Oct. 31, 2025
2:30 pm
Draper Academic Building Room 130 - Bennett Auditorium
Oct. 31, 2025
RSVP for this year's Journalism Alumni Reception and Lariat 125 Panel!
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Oct. 31, 2025
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Tidwell Bible Building
Oct. 31, 2025
In the afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m., head over to Dr Pepper Hour at the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC) for some fun, innovation, and fellowship.
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC)
Oct. 31, 2025
The Baylor Lariat 125th Anniversary
Celebrate 125 years of the Baylor Lariat with a Homecoming weekend panel featuring editors from the 1960s to today. The first 125 guests get a free t-shirt, and all attendees receive a commemorative poster (while supplies last). Don’t miss the Lariat's special 125th Anniversary Edition on stands, Thursday, October 30.
Celebrate 125 years of the Baylor Lariat with a Homecoming weekend panel featuring editors from the 1960s to today. The first 125 guests get a free t-shirt, and all attendees receive a commemorative poster (while supplies last). Don’t miss the Lariat's special 125th Anniversary Edition on stands, Thursday, October 30.
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Oct. 31, 2025
Remember the old t-shirt shops in the mall, where you select your design, pick out a shirt, and then print it on demand? That’s what we are doing! Stop by and select yours from several design options and three shirt styles. It's a great way to show your Baylor spirit.
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, 2025
The Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities and Baylor Marketing and Communications is hosting a sensory room at the Mark and Paula Hurd Center during Homecoming Weekend.
Oct. 31, 2025
As part of Homecoming 2025, Air and Space Force ROTC Alumni of Det 810 are invited to participate in the annual scholarship board.
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Oct. 31, 2025
Allen and Dawson Residence Halls, home of LEAD Living-Learning Community, is newly renovated and ready to display on Friday, October 31 from 5-6 PM! Open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families. Free treats and magnets for the first 100 visitors! To begin the guided tour, begin at the front of Allen Residence Hall (723 Speight Ave). Let us know you're dropping by with an RSVP HERE.
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Oct. 31, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 pm
FOS 250
Oct. 31, 2025
Families don’t have to choose between Homecoming and trick or treating on Oct. 31.
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Oct. 31, 2025
The Pep Rally features the Golden Wave Marching Band, Spirit Squads, remarks from key leaders, a presentation of the winners of the student-created floats, and a show of school spirit that you will not want to miss!Built by the freshman class under the supervision of Baylor’s Chamber of Commerce, the bonfire will be lit by four torchbearers representing each Baylor undergraduate class. A part of Homecoming since it began in 1909, the bonfire is a tradition that unites the Baylor Family and welcomes alumni and friends back home.
6:00 - 10:30 pm
Oct. 31, 2025
You're invited to dress up and enjoy thematic music as the Organ Studio presents the annual Halloween Organ Concert.
7:30 pm
Jones Concert Hall, McCrary Music Building
Nov. 1, 2025
This event is open to:All Baylor University student veterans and their familiesBaylor veterans are encouraged to come out and join us in walking in the historic Baylor Homecoming Parade!
6:00 - 11:00 am
Nov. 1, 2025
7:00 - 11:00 am
Main campus parade route
Nov. 1, 2025
The Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center is Homecoming central for alumni and friends on Saturday.
7:00 - 11:00 am
Nov. 1, 2025
Baylor hosts the oldest and largest collegiate homecoming parade in the country.
7:00 - 9:30 am
Nov. 1, 2025
On Saturday morning during the Baylor Homecoming Parade, find the ECS Watch Party Tent near Carroll Library (5th St. and Speight).
7:00 - 9:30 am
ECS Watch Party Tent near Carroll Library (5th St. and Speight)
Nov. 1, 2025
Join us in front of Morrison Hall to enjoy the Homecoming parade as it marches down Fifth Street. Be sure to stop by the Honors College tent for complimentary coffee, donuts, and a chance to pick up some exclusive Honors College merchandise.
7:30 - 10:00 am
Morrison Hall
Nov. 1, 2025
Please stop by our tent on Fifth Street in front of Burleson Hall during the Baylor Homecoming Parade for free drinks, snacks and giveaways!
8:00 - 10:00 am
Nov. 1, 2025
8:00 - 10:30 am
Courtyard of Marrs McLean Science Bldg.
Nov. 1, 2025
Detachment 810 invites alumni to come home to campus to "renew former associations and friendships and catch the Baylor spirit again."
9:00 - 10:30 am
Nov. 1, 2025
Stop by our tent outside Carroll Library during the Baylor Homecoming Parade for free donuts and kolaches, then come inside and check out our latest exhibits and more!
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nov. 1, 2025
Join us during Homecoming Weekend for the annual Homecoming Brunch. The event will take place immediately following the Homecoming Parade in the Atrium of the Baylor Sciences Building.
9:00 - 11:00 am
Nov. 1, 2025
If you will be in Waco for Homecoming, please join us for the Baylor Sciences Alumni Homecoming Brunch with departments from the Baylor Sciences Building.
9:30 - 10:30 am
Nov. 1, 2025
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
McLane Stadium, Waco, TX (ESPNU)
Nov. 1, 2025
Following the football game, return to the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center as Homecoming central for alumni and friends on Saturday.
2:30 - 6:00 pm