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Homecoming

First visit to campus or 50th—we hope you have a great time on campus!

Register for Homecoming!

Homecoming 2026

Registration is open now!

Join us from October 22 to 25, 2026, to celebrate community and connection! Classes ending in 6s and 1s will celebrate Reunions.

Check out the full schedule of events, see who's coming, and sign up to join us on campus in October. We can't wait to see you!

Find out who's planning your Class Reunion. And if you'd like to plan or help with your Reunion, please reach out to the College Engagement team.

To make sure you don’t miss Homecoming and Reunion news and invites, update your email and home address. Update your info online or send updates to records@knox.edu.

Save the date!

2s and 7s classes – mark your calendars now! Your classes will celebrate Reunions October 14 to 17, 2027. It’s never too early to start thinking of what your Reunion will look like! Reach out to a member of the Engagement Team – at Homecoming if you’re here, or at engage@knox.edu or 309-341-7238.

 

Thank you for joining us!

For those of you who joined us in 2025, we hope you had a wonderful time on campus. We're so glad you could see all the ways Knox continues to grow and thrive. You’re such an important part of this community, and your presence made the weekend truly special. 

Find photos from the weekend on our Flickr album, including Reunion and Portrait Photos—all free for you to download for your Keepsake Frame (these are still available; let us know if you need one).

We'd love to hear about your experience! Please email us your thoughts at engage@knox.edu.

Schedule of Events

A schedule full of fun events is in the works for 2026! Check back often, and watch your email for updates about what will be happening on campus and how to register. It's never too early to start making plans to return to campus...

Schedule of Events

Celebrate Community and Connection

If you'll celebrate a milestone Reunion, visit your student for the first time, or are simply planning to meet up and reconnect with friends and classmates, we hope you have a wonderful time on campus for Homecoming Weekend!

Reunion

Get Ready for the Weekend

Preparation is key to a successful Homecoming Weekend. And don't forget to pack plenty of purple and gold!

FAQ

Have a question about Homecoming Weekend? We have answers.

New this year! Reunion Photos will be taken Friday night during Celebrate Knox. Find your class’s scheduled  photo shoot in the Homecoming schedule. 

Returning this year are Portrait Photos. From 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. under the ginkgo tree in front of Seymour Library, have a photo taken to capture the memories of the weekend. Our photographer will be located near Seymour Library to snap photos of alumni, families, and students. (Rain location: third floor of Alumni Hall)

Reunion and Portrait Photos will be available for free download from the Knox College Flickr album.

Make your room reservations now at a local hotel or airbnb.

Registration is open now! Sign up now, and then spread the news on social media to get friends to come, too! Do we have your current email address? You can share that with us at records@knox.edu so you don't miss any news or updates about Homecoming!

It could be a couple things. Do we have your current email address? Or have you unsubscribed from Knox emails? Please reach out to engage@knox.edu and we’ll be happy to make sure we have your correct email address and check your subscription status.

Shop a wide variety of items in the online bookstore, and wear your new Knox gear to campus!

When on campus you can visit the Knox Bookstore in the lower level of Seymour Union (elevator on floor across from Lincoln Room):

Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

There will also be a pop-up shop at Knosher Bowl during the football game on Saturday, from noon to halfway through third quarter. Happy shopping!

You can connect to the “Knox-Guest” network (no password needed)!

Contact the Office of Engagement at engage@knox.edu or 309-341-7238.

Homecoming 2025 Recap

We had such a memorable weekend celebrating with alumni, family, friends, and the entire Knox community! Every event was a special moment from Convocation and Jazz Night to football and volleyball games and everything in between.

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