Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend

Join us October 9–12, 2025!

We are excited to welcome Knox alumni, family, and friends to campus for Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend.

Throughout the weekend you will have opportunities to celebrate, reminisce with friends, visit faculty and staff, cheer on the Prairie Fire, and just have fun!

More details and registration coming soon!

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

• Thursday, October 9, 2025

  11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Check In & Welcome Center
  Founder's Lab, Seymour Union—New Location!

  6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., FYC Reception
  Lincoln Room, Seymour Union

   

• Friday, October 10, 2025

  4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Academic Showcase and Reception
  T. Fleming Fieldhouse

  5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., President's Circle
  Alumni Hall

  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., 1975 Reunion Reception
  Gill Atrium, Umbeck Science—Mathematics Center

  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Hall of Fame
  Lincoln/Skylight Rooms, Seymour Union

  7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Celebrate Knox
  South Lawn, Seymour Union

  9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Almost Midnight Breakfast (Young Alumni Only)
  Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union

   

• Saturday, October 11, 2025

  9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Knox Today
  South Lawn, Seymour Union

  10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Convocation
  South Lawn, Seymour Union

  11:00 a.m., Volleyball vs. Beloit College
  Memorial Gym, T. Fleming Fieldhouse

  11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Food Trucks
  Knox Street, across from Knosher Bowl and Prats Field

  12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., FYC Lunch
  Lincoln/Skylight/Oak Rooms, Seymour Union

  1:00 p.m., Football vs. Grinell College
  Knosher Bowl

  1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Knox is Lit

  4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Greek Life Receptions
  Greek Houses

  6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., All Class Dinner/Homecoming Dinner
  South Lawn, Seymour Union

   

• Sunday, October 12, 2025

  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Brunch
  Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union

   

• Frequently Asked Questions

  What should I do first?
  Make your room reservations now at a local hotel or airbnb.

  How do I register?
  Online registration will open in September.

  Who should I reach out to if I have a question about Family & Friends events?
  Contact the Office of College Engagement at engage@knox.edu or 309-341-7238.

  Where can I find Knox apparel and gifts?
  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. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday; and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.

  Buy a Reunion T-Shirt!
  Watch for more details coming soon.

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