New this year: Homecoming in a Box. If you can’t join us on campus, let us send Homecoming to you. Click here for more.

Due to overwhelmingly positive feedback about Spartan Street Fest (and the ongoing construction on Kaplan Commons), we’re bringing the College Avenue-based celebration back this year! You can read more about construction efforts on campus here.

The College Ave Spartan Street Fest will happen rain or shine! Keep an eye on the weather and dress appropriately — and keep your fingers crossed for good weather!

You can preview our 2026 schedule above, and the full schedule will be available soon! Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for more information as it becomes available.

• Parking decks around campus will be open and free of charge during Homecoming weekend. Please stay tuned for more information.
• For more information on parking and transportation, visit https://www.uncg.edu/campus-life-resources/student-community-resources/parking-transportation/.  
• Download/view a map of UNCG’s parking decks here.

• Spartan Chariots, our campus shuttles, will also be running throughout the weekend.  
  • You can track the shuttle on the following site https://passiogo.com/. You can also download the app on Google Play or Apple Store. 

• For directions to campus, click here. 

When you arrive to the Spartan Street Fest on Saturday, you’ll see check-in tents in front of the Forney Building. We’re asking all alumni check in before enjoying the day’s festivities. Please note: You will need your alumni pass to receive your t-shirt (first-come, first served) and to participate in the prize wheel.

Will I get a t-shirt? The best way to ensure you receive a t-shirt(s) is to pre-purchase one for $25 via the registration form. If you prefer not to pre-purchase your shirt, a limited number of free shirts will be available at Spartan Street Fest. You must check in and receive your alumni pass or student bracelet in order to collect a shirt.

• We can’t wait to announce which food trucks and tent vendors will be joining us this year! Please keep an eye on our social media channels for vendor introductions between now and October.

Homecoming is a cashless event! Please plan to bring a card or digital pay-capable device.

Saturday’s Spartan Street Fest is casual – we encourage wearing your Blue and Gold! The rest of the weekend’s attire depends on the events you’ll be attending. Be sure to be prepared for any weather that might come our way.

• Hungry? There are plenty of options. Fountain View at Moran Commons will be open and ready to serve you ($9.75 per person — all you can eat!). There will also be a variety of food trucks to choose from if the cafeteria isn’t your style (full list of food trucks coming soon!).
• Thirsty? Multiple water stations will be available around campus, and we encourage you to check out our vendors for additional beverage options. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Yes. Stay tuned for the full schedule of events!

UNCG has partnered with several local hotels to offer Homecoming attendees deals on a place to stay for the weekend. Please see below for more information.

• O’Henry Hotel, 2.6 miles from campus: Use code SPARTANS for 15% of for UNCG students and alumni. Homecoming and Vanguard Reunion rate is $259/night. Click here to book.
• Fairfield Inn & Suites Greensboro Coliseum Area, 3.2 miles from campus: $139 for 1 King or 2 Queen. Click here to book.
• Drury Inn and Suites, 3 miles from campus. $165/night. Click here to book.

Make a weekend of it! Our State magazine wrote a great article on what to do in Greensboro. Read it and be inspired!

Graduates of class years ending in 1 or 6 are celebrating reunions this year! This includes 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021. We’re also hosting a special 1-year reunion for the Class of 2025!

Please reach out to the Office of Alumni Engagement via email.