Sept. 27-29, 2024
Save the date for Saint Louis University's 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend, held the last full weekend in September. To ensure you don’t miss any information about Homecoming and Family Weekend, please update your contact information by visiting alumni.slu.edu/stayconnected.
What's Coming This Year
More than 5,000 Saint Louis University community members registered for SLU's 2023 Homecoming and Family Weekend, making it one of the largest events of its kind in recent campus history. Building on last year's success, we're planning one of the most exciting campus weekends ever. Your survey responses have already helped plan these highlights:
- A tailgate and men's soccer game on Saturday with a fireworks display during halftime, continuing an essential tradition of Homecoming and Family Weekend.
- Campus trolley tours are returning.
- School-specific activities will be featured throughout the weekend.
- More opportunities for attendees to mingle with current students, faculty and staff.
- Our Golden Billiken celebration will now include all those who graduated in 1974 and earlier.
A golf cart with SLU President Fred Pestello, Ph.D., passes under the arches reading
Saint Louis University along Grand Boulevard.
Reserve Your 2024 HCFW T-shirt
We are thrilled to unveil our exclusive 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend T-shirt, chosen by over a thousand Saint Louis University community members! This year's design features a motto that resonates deeply with everyone at SLU: "Once a Billiken, Always a Billiken."
Order by July 31 to ensure your shirt is delivered to you in time to wear during this year's Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities. Purchases made after July 31 will be available for pickup only on campus during Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Homecoming and Family Weekend FAQ
With events for all ages and interests, SLU Homecoming and Family Weekend is for you!
Homecoming and Family Weekend at Saint Louis University is a three-day event that is always held on the last full weekend in September. Cheer on the Billikens at select athletic events throughout the weekend, enjoy a tailgate and take in an annual fireworks display during halftime.
The entire SLU community turns out for Homecoming and Family Weekend. SLU alumni mingle with students, staff and faculty; everyone is welcome to bring their families. Homecoming at Saint Louis University is also "parents weekend" at SLU. All guardians and family members of our current Billikens are invited.
There is no cost to register for Homecoming and Family Weekend. However, some events do have a fee associated, which will be noted on the registration form.
Registration for Saint Louis University's 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend opens Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. Communication pieces sent over the summer and published online will include a registration link.
You will receive a confirmation email once you submit your registration. The email will outline what activities you and your guests signed up for. Additionally, a link will be provided in the confirmation email if you need to make any edits to your registration.
Online registration for Homecoming and Family Weekend will end Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Opportunities to register onsite will be available, but some events may be sold out.
We ask that everyone in your group who plans to attend Homecoming and Family Weekend is registered, including students. There is a section on the registration page where you can include all your guests.
Students do need to register to attend Saint Louis University Homecoming and Family Weekend activities. If you are a parent registering, please include them among your guests if they have not already registered.
Events will be listed on the registration website and available in the Homecoming and Family Weekend app, which will go live in the summer of 2024.
If you're looking for a place to stay nearby, check out this list of hotels near Saint Louis University.
Attire is casual for the weekend for the most part. Formal wear is recommended for some events, but that will be noted in the event description. We suggest checking the weather before attending to ensure you pack accordingly.
And don't forget to buy your exclusive 2024 Saint Louis University Homecoming and Family Weekend shirt to wear during the event!
Please let us know about any special accommodations you or a guest may require as soon as possible, as we cannot guarantee fulfillment of any on-site requests.
Requests can be made on the registration page (look for a question on this topic) or contact us at hcfw@slu.edu.
Golf cart shuttles will be available throughout the weekend. A limited supply of wheelchairs are available to assist guests to and from activities but are not available to rent and cannot be taken off campus.
Complimentary guest parking will be available in Laclede Parking Garage and Olive Compton Parking Garage throughout Homecoming and Family Weekend. Notify the attendant you are on campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Please note that with many activities and events on SLU’s campus parking may be limited.
Questions?
Follow the Saint Louis University Office of Alumni Engagement on Facebook, X and Instagram for information on Homecoming and Family Weekend, upcoming events and more.
For questions, please email us at hcfw@slu.edu or parents@slu.edu.