Homecoming & Family Weekend

Homecoming & Family Weekend Hospitality Table and Kickoff
McCarthy Center Patio, 4:30 to 7 p.m.

The official kickoff of Homecoming & Family Weekend

Academic Receptions 
5:30 to 7 p.m.

Celebrate your college community! Join alumni, current students and their families, and faculty/staff for an evening of conversation, mocktails, and light bites. Reconnect with familiar friends and make new connections too.

Sal's Pizza Palooza
6:30 to 7:30 p.m., McCarthy Center Forum

Join the Office of Family Engagement for a slice of Sal's Pizza! 

Men's Soccer vs. Rhode Island College
7 p.m., Maple Field 

Men’s soccer kicks off the athletic activities during homecoming weekend when they host RIC in a non-conference clash on Friday night under the lights at Maple Field. 

Ram Family Reception
McCarthy Center Alumni Room, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Join us for the Ram Family Reception during Homecoming and Family Weekend! This special gathering brings together students, families, alumni, and campus leaders to celebrate the vibrant Framingham State community. Enjoy light refreshments, connect with other Ram families, and hear from university leadership about what makes FSU so special. All are welcome—come share in the spirit of Ram pride!

Sign-up: https://framingham.campusesp.com/events/event-363 

Suit Jacket Posse Improv Show
7:30 p.m., McCarthy Center Forum

Laugh along with the Suit Jacket Posse as they deliver an interactive improv comedy show full of unexpected moments and crowd-inspired entertainment.

Moonlight Breakfast
Dining Commons, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Make your Moonlight Breakfast experience even more meaningful by connecting with fellow Rams who share your experiences, interests, and traditions. Throughout the evening, special affinity meetups will bring together alumni, students, families, faculty, and staff to celebrate the communities that make Framingham State so special. Whether you're reconnecting with old friends or meeting new ones, there's a place for you. Look for affinity meetup signage during the Moonlight Breakfast and stop by to make new connections, reconnect with familiar faces, and celebrate what makes you a Ram!

Participating Affinity Groups include:

• Student Affairs Community
• The Gatepost
• Veterans and Military Families 
• First-Gen Rams
• Legacy Families

Info Desk/Duck Quest Check-In
9 to 11 a.m., McCarthy Center Lobby

Search for rubber ducks hidden around campus - win prizes!

Come to hear about important updates, upcoming events, hear guidance from current family members and ways to support your student. Light Refreshments will be served.

Honors Program Family Reception
Honors Program House, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Family members of students in the Honors Program! Join us at the Honors House for a special Honors Program Reception during Homecoming and Family Weekend! Meet the coordinators of the Honors Program, tour the Honors House, and connect with other families whose students are part of this vibrant academic community. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the program’s offerings, ask questions, and celebrate your student’s achievements in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Softball Alumni Game
Maple Softball Field, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Former players can participate in this fun exhibition. 

Career Development Panel
McCarthy Center Alumni Room, 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.

Connect with alumni, Career Development staff, and a Family Advisory Council member for a conversation on career preparation, professional growth, and the important role families can play in supporting students' post-graduation success.

BIPOC Alumni, Students, Faculty & Staff Brunch
Forum, McCarthy Center, 10:30 to Noon

Trolley Loop: Salem End, McCarthy, Maple and Bowditch Fields, Danforth
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The best way to get around to the various activities on Saturday is taking our free trolley between the various parking lots, Framingham Centre Green and athletic fields.

Women's Soccer vs. UMaine Fort-Kent
Maple Field, 11 a.m.

Women’s soccer squares off with UMaine-Fort Kent on Saturday morning. The non-conference game will begin at Maple field at 11 am. 

Framingham Fest
Framingham Centre Common, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A large festival put on by the City of Framingham at the Centre Green across Route 9 from the FSU campus. Framingham State will have a presence at the festival, which is located right outside the University's Danforth Art Museum and School. 

Football vs. Fitchburg State University
Bowditch Field, Noon

Join us over at Bowditch Field where the your defending MASCAC Champion Rams will be in action hosting conference rival Fitchburg State at noon.

Football Game Entry (Cash only)

• Adults $5.00
• Children $3.00
• Senior Citizens $1.00
• FSU ID Free

Festival FSU
McCarthy Center, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Music, Vendors, Food, BINGO, Cornhole Tournament, Pics with Sam the Ram, Duck Quest Prizes and more!  

Classroom Experiences
McCarthy Center Classrooms, 2 to 5 p.m.

Ever wonder what it's like to be a student here? Join faculty for interactive mock classes that showcase the dynamic teaching styles, thought-provoking topics, and collaborative learning experiences students encounter every day.

Football Alumni Meetup at the Elks
450 Union Ave, Postgame

Planetarium Shows
McAuliffe Center Planetarium, 3 to 5 p.m.

"Through the Decades" Brunch for Alumni & Families
McCarthy Center Dining Commons, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $8

Sponsored by Food Service Provider Sodexo.  

Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony
Ceremony in Forum, Dinner in Dining Annex, 5:30 to 7 p.m.