Homecoming 2024

Click here for more information about the discounted rates and how to reserve your room at the Holiday Inn Express- Wilkes-Barre East or the Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre. Keep in mind that there will be many people in town during Homecoming weekend, so book your hotel and make reservations early. MU cannot guarantee rooms at any area hotels.

There are numerous hotels near campus and the surrounding area. Additional information and alumni hotel discounts are available on the Travel page.

Parking spots in the North Gate Parking Lot are for Tailgating only on Saturday, October 1st. Tailgating spots are $20 per standard space, and attendees must pre-register. No same-day reservations can be accepted. Tailgating spots can be reserved here.

*Due to the high volume of attendees expected on Saturday, October 1st, parking spots cannot be saved in the North Gate Parking Lot for other vehicles in a party arriving at a later time. In order to park together, you must arrive to the tailgating area with all vehicles in your party. The lower campus parking lot near Passan Hall can be used as a gathering spot for groups waiting to come together.

Free parking is available on campus in alternate lots.

Click here to see the full schedule of events for Homecoming weekend.

Yes! Registrations help us decide how much food to order and how many seats to provide at certain events. Even if an event is free, it is helpful for the event planners to know how many guests to expect.

Online registration for Homecoming Weekend will close on Friday, October 6^th at noon (12 pm). In-person registration will be available on Saturday, October 7^th from 9:30 am to 12 pm in the North Gate Parking lot under the tent to register for a chance to win over $500 in prizes - Yes, you need to be present and registered to be eligible to win!

Football tickets are available for purchase separately upon entering the football field.

The Alumni Relations Office will be accepting Homecoming Registrations online or via phone at 570-674-6764 until Friday, October 6^th at noon (12 pm). You can also register in person on Saturday, October 7^th in the North Gate Parking Lot under the tent to be eligible to win over $500 in prizes.

Football tickets are available for purchase separately upon entering the football field.

The Campus Bookstore hours for Homecoming are:

• Friday, October 6th: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Saturday, October 7th: 11 am – 5 pm
• The Bookstore will be closed on Sunday, October 8th

Link to Website:  https://www.bkstr.com/misericordiastore/store

Individuals will have the option to dine-in or carryout at the following locations in the Banks Student Life Center on Saturday, October 7th:

• Chick-Fil-A: 11 AM - 9 PM
• MU Bowls and More: 11:30 AM – 7 PM

Individuals may enter the North Gate Parking Lot starting at 9:30 AM.

Most events at Homecoming are rain or shine. Some athletics events may be affected by the weather forecast. All current and future updates for Athletics events can be found on the Misericordia Athletics page.

Please contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@misericordia.edu or 570-674-6764.

All alumni and guests who are planning to visit campus for Homecoming are encouraged to check this website for information updates about Homecoming weekend. Any major updates will also be shared on Misericordia Alumni’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).

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