Homecoming

Come in costume to “Nightlights/Halloween Show”, the Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween event!
 

Join the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services for a memorable evening of connection, celebration, and gratitude. BCHHS alumni who RSVP by October 3 can choose their complimentary wine glass.

Celebrate four amazing WCBA alumni during the 29th Annual WCBA Fall Alumni Banquet.

Come in costume to “Nightlights/Halloween Show”, the Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween event!

Feel the Homecoming spirit during this cherished tradition!

Interested in participating in the parade? Follow the link below for more information or contact Stacy Rubinic.

Marching Pride Alumni are invited to perform on Homecoming weekend. Registration is due by October 8.
 

Celebrate your Penguin Pride with a family-friendly tailgate in M70 lot co-hosted with the YSU Football Alumni, featuring a picnic buffet! Space is limited, RSVP required.

Rekindle your Penguin spirit and reminisce with the Class of 1975 and earlier graduates! Join alumni and guests for a luncheon and pinning ceremony at the McDonough Art Museum.

Get ready to ignite the excitement at YSU’s Fall Fire Fest! It’s the best way to kick off Homecoming Weekend! Here’s what’s in store:

• Live Music: Fall into the rhythm with live music from Negative Zen and Nineteenth Paradise!
• Pep Rally: Feel the spirit with the YSU Marching Pride, our Homecoming Court, and YSU Penguin Student-Athletes.
• Fall Fun: Explore a variety of favorite fall activities hosted by student organizations.
• Tasty Treats: Indulge in delicious bites from AVI Fresh!

Don't miss out on our 12th Annual Fall Fire Fest- it's going to be the best one yet! See you there!

Presented by: Penguin Productions

Follow @ysu_activities on Instagram to get the link to enter. This is your chance to be randomly selected with a limited number of students guaranteed to build a stuffed penguin! Student winners receive a private link to sign up for their Thursday time slot to enter the "build-a-penguin factory." This event is exclusively for current YSU students. You must present your YSU ID to claim your penguin. One penguin per student. You must be present at the event to stuff a penguin.

Sponsored by Student Activities

We’re offering a limited number of adorable penguins available for walk-ups with a voucher starting at 9:30pm. Attend Fall Fire Fest in your YSU Gear to receive a voucher from the Pen Pro team. This event is exclusively for current YSU students. You must present your YSU ID to claim your penguin. One penguin per student. You must be present at the event to stuff a penguin.

Sponsored by Student Activities

This Homecoming, we’re turning down the noise and turning up the vibe. Step into a night like no other at our Silent Disco: Limited Edition—a one-night-only experience where you control the music, the mood, and the moment. Choose your soundtrack with wireless headphones and switch between live DJs spinning everything from throwback hits to dancefloor bangers to chill grooves. You decide the vibe—no two experiences are the same. Please have your YSU Student ID. Catch a ride on the shuttle at Sweeney Hall.