Homecoming 2026
Oct. 23-24
There’s no place like Truman for Home Sweet Homecoming! We have a fun weekend planned that will be filled with familiar faces, traditions and plenty of reasons to reminisce. Explore the schedule below and make plans to come home, reconnect and celebrate.
FRIDAY |
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| October 23 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Ruth W. Towne Museum & Visitors Center Open Stop by the museum to explore Truman's history or bring a prospective student along to learn more about the University. | Ruth W. Towne Museum & Visitors Center |
| October 23 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Alumni Center Open Make the Alumni Center your Homecoming headquarters! Stop by to check in, reconnect with fellow Bulldogs and learn about everything happening throughout the weekend. • Pick up your official Homecoming swag, including a Truman-branded clear sling bag – perfect for game day! • Enjoy snacks and refreshments • Visit the Truman photo booth • Explore a special display celebrating the Truman State University Foundation reaching $100 million in assets and the donors and funds that made the milestone possible • Share your own Truman story through a video testimonial • Join the Alumni Association • Purchase official 2026 Homecoming apparel | Down Under, Student Union Building |
| October 23 | 2:30 p.m. | Walking Campus Tour Take a guided walk around campus and see what's new while revisiting some of your favorite Truman places | Departs from Ruth W. Towne Museum & Visitors Center |
| October 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Bulldog Forever Homecoming Celebration Join us for dinner to celebrate our Dogs of Distinction honorees and recognize our Golden Alumni with a special diploma ceremony. Purchase Tickets | Georgian Rooms, Student Union Building |
SATURDAY |
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| October 24 | 8:00 a.m. | Donuts with the Dogs Start your Homecoming morning with donuts, coffee and fellow Bulldogs before enjoying the parade. | Georgian Rooms, Student Union Building |
| October 24 | 8:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Alumni Center Open: Make the Alumni Center your Homecoming headquarters! Stop by to check in, reconnect with fellow Bulldogs and learn about everything happening throughout the weekend. • Pick up your official Homecoming swag, including a Truman-branded clear sling bag – perfect for game day! • Enjoy snacks and refreshments • Visit the Truman photo booth • Enjoy a special display celebrating the Truman State University Foundation reaching $100 million in assets and the donors and fund that made the milestone possible • Share your own Truman story through a video testimonial • Join the Alumni Association | Down Under, Student Union Building |
| October 24 | 9:00 a.m. | Homecoming Parade Line Franklin Street to cheer on Truman students, alumni and friends as the Homecoming Parade makes its way toward Stokes Stadium. The Homecoming parade is co-sponsored by Blue Key and the Truman Alumni Association. Register by Oct. 20th to participate in the parade. Register for the Parade | Starts at corner of Franklin and Illinois and concludes at Stokes Stadium |
| October 24 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Bulldog Forever Tailgate Join alumni, students, families, friends and community members for one giant Bulldog reunion. At noon select student awards winners will be announced, you can meet Homecoming Royalty nominees, and watch the Showgirls and Cheerleaders perform. Tailgate spaces are free, but pre-registration by Oct. 16th is required. Reserve a Spot | Parking Lots 23 & 34 on SW Corner of Franklin and Patterson |
| October 24 | 11:30 a.m. | Golden Alumni Luncheon Graduates of the Class of 1976 and earlier are invited to gather for a special luncheon. Purchase Tickets | Alumni Room, Student Union Building |
| October 24 | 1:30 p.m. | Truman Bulldogs Football vs. Southwest Baptist University Come to Stokes Stadium and cheer on the Bulldogs as Truman takes on Southwest Baptist University in the Homecoming football game. Purchase Tickets | Stokes Stadium |
All events subject to change.
Questions? Contact us at 660-785-4133 or bulldogforever@truman.edu
View student Homecoming events here.
