Schedule of Events

Homecoming & Family Weekend Launch Party
McCarthy Center Patio, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The official kickoff of Homecoming & Family Weekend

Duck Quest 2025/Info Table
McCarthy Center Lobby, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Search for rubber ducks hidden around campus - win prizes!

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

Come meet members of the FSU community, connect with other family members and enjoy some light refreshments as a start to the weekend!

Fire Pit & Hot Chocolate
McCarthy Center Patio, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Duck Quest Prize Pickup 
1839 Room, 7-8 p.m.

Casino Night!
McCarthy Center Forum, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Join us for Casino Night to win prizes and let the good times roll! It’s all fun, and no risk. You bring the luck, we’ll bring the chips!

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

Join us for this annual FSU tradition and enjoy a late-night breakfast with friends!

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

Honors students and members of their family are encouraged to join us for this special reception.

GenOne Family Reception
1839 Room, McCarthy Center, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Join us to connect with family and FSU community members who identify as first generation (the first in your family to attend college).

Info Desk/Duck Quest Check-In
McCarthy Center Lobby, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Search for rubber ducks hidden around campus - win prizes!

Family Network Meeting
McCarthy Center Alumni Room, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

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. 

BIPOC Alumni, Student, Faculty & Staff Brunch
McCarthy Center Forum, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

FSU’s Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement will host this gathering in honor of our BIPOC fRAMily.

Classroom Experiences
McCarthy Center Classrooms, 11 a.m. to Noon

Details TBD

Men's Soccer 
11 a.m. at Maple Field

Football 
Noon at Bowditch Field 

Field Hockey 
2 p.m. at Maple Field 

Fall Fest on State Street
State Street Takeover - 1 to 4 p.m. 

A festive block party featuring food trucks, live music, plus games and activities for the whole fRAMily! 

Duck Quest Prize Pick-up 
Fall Fest Table, 2 to 3 p.m.

McAuliffe Center Planetarium Shows
McAuliffe Center, O'Connor Hall, 2 p.m. - guests will be admitted 10 minutes prior to the start of the show

Shows begining at 2, 2:45 and 3:30 p.m. Details TBD

Athletics Hall of Fame
Athletic Center, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ceremony and Cocktail Hour

Improv Night
McCarthy Center Forum; Food/Reception: 6 to 6:30 p.m., Show: 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Come watch Framingham State's own improv troupe, the Suit Jacket Posse, as they perform. This is appropriate for all ages.

Ram Pride Since 1839

Students in the stands at a football game

Contact Us

If you have any questions about Homecoming & Family Weekend, don't hesitate to contact us:

Email Homecoming [at] framingham.edu (Homecoming[at]framingham[dot]edu)
Phone: 508-626-4615

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