Alumni

We’re excited to welcome alumni and friends back to campus for UNC Asheville’s 2026 Homecoming! Join us the weekend of February 20th-21st, for a weekend of re-connection, Bulldog pride, and celebrating what makes the UNCA community so special. Whether you come for one event or stay all day, we can’t wait to see you back on campus. 💙

 

🏀 Homecoming Schedule🏀

Join us for a full day of Bulldog pride, campus connection, and basketball excitement! Your homecoming ticket includes access to all events, including snacks, food and drink tickets. Families welcome.  CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Wednesday, February 18th

🏀 Women’s Basketball Game |  6:30 PM

UNC Asheville Women’s Basketball v. High Point📍 Kimmel Arena, purchase tickets here

Thursday, February 19th

🎓 Dr. Shannon Davis ’97: Why Who Cleans Counts: What Housework Tells Us About American Family |  6:30 PM

Join alumna Dr. Shannon Davis ’97, as she talks about her 2020 book.📍 Mullen James Hall

Friday, February 20th

🎉Baseball Pre-Game| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Including food trucks, axe throwing and more📍 Greenwood Baseball Field

⚾️ Baseball Game | 3 PM

UNC Asheville v. Rider 📍 Greenwood Baseball Field

🤵‍♂️ Career Closet Donation Drop-Off | 3-6 PM
Do you have a suit or a blazer in great condition sitting in your closet that you’re not using anymore? A UNC Asheville student would love to have it! Drop off your suits and blazers at the Career Center on your way into Homecoming (Ramsey Library, Main Floor). Email mann@unca.edu with any questions.

🍻 Chemistry Alumni Meet-Up | 5 PM

Join the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry for an informal Homecoming meet-up. Families welcome! 📍 Highland Brewing

🌠 Stargazing at the Observatory for Honors Alumni | 6:30 PM

Backup date 2/27, Limited space. Registration Required. 📍 Observatory

 

Saturday, February 21st

🍼 Volunteer Opportunity, Babies Need Bottoms| 10 AM     

Work with students to pack boxes for babies need bottoms. 📍 Highsmith, The Side Door

🎉 Campus Tailgate | 12 PM – 2 PM

Kick off Homecoming with fellow alumni before the games begin.📍 P11 (parking lot across from the Kimmel Arena parking deck)

🏫 Campus Building Tour | 12 PM

Take a guided walk through campus and see what’s new at UNC Asheville.📍 Rocky Statue (outside Kimmel Arena)

🏀 Women’s Basketball | 2 PM

UNC Asheville v. Presbyterian College📍 Sherrill Center

💙 Alumni Zone | Between Games, 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Stop by our VIP Alumni area for drinks, snacks, reconnecting with old friends! 📍 Sherrill Center (near the main entrance)

🏀 Men’s Basketball | 4:30 PM

UNC Asheville v. Radford📍 Sherrill Center

🍻 Closeout Celebration | 8 – 11 PM

Wrap up Homecoming with brews and food at Hi-Wire Brewing. 📍 Hi-Wire Brewing – Biltmore Village Location

 

REGISTER HERE!

Need new UNCA Apparel?

The UNCA Bookstore in the Highsmith Student Union will have special hours

Friday 10am-5pm

Saturday 10-4pm

Hotel Deals

Artful Way Book your stay at the Artful Way for UNCA Homecoming 2026

Element:  Book your stay at the Element for UNCA Homecoming 2026

 

Have any questions? Email alumni@unca.edu

 

 

 

 


 

Contact alumni@unca.edu with any questions.