Parent and Family Day

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Homecoming & Family Day

Mark your calendars and bring your Pioneer spirit home to WP for Homecoming & Family Day on Saturday, October 4, 2025! It’s going to be an unforgettable day filled with food, fun, and fierce competition!

🕤 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Tailgate | Lot 2

Fire up the grills, grab your friends, and claim your spot! Premiere tailgate parking is available first-come, first-served, so arrive early. Bring your favorite food, drinks, and tailgate setup. (Don’t forget your ID and review the tailgating guidelines!)

🏆💲 PLUS: Stay tuned for exciting details on the President’s Cup Competition and a 50/50 Raffle!

🎪 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Pioneer Carnival | Practice Field

The annual WP celebration is here! Enjoy delicious eats, carnival games, prizes, live entertainment, and more. Burgers, snacks, and tasty bites will be available for purchase.

🏈 1:00 p.m. | Football vs. Vermont Castleton | Wightman Stadium

Cheer on your Pioneers as they take on Vermont Castleton in an action-packed Homecoming showdown!

5:00 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. Rutgers-Newark | Pioneer Soccer Park

Cap off the day with an exciting match! Go Pioneers!

🎟️ All-Day Access Pass

$10 per person includes admission to the Tailgate, Pioneer Carnival, Football Game, and Women’s Soccer Game!

Registration is required for parents, families, alumni, friends and community members.

🍔 Food available for purchase at the Carnival.

WP students (student ID required), faculty, and staff attend FREE! No advance registration required.

✅ Don’t Miss Out!

Register online by September 29 to secure your spot. Once registered, you’ll receive a QR code to easily access the day’s events.

Register Now!

Here is a link to the campus map. For questions, contact the Office of Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy at alumni@wpunj.edu or 973-720-3625.