September 14-21
UBC Vancouver
Revive cherished memories and discover new experiences at UBC’s Vancouver campus. Whether it’s been a year or several since your last visit, you’re always welcome here! Explore the full line-up, rally your friends, and craft your own personalized Homecoming itinerary. Be sure to register in advance so you don’t miss out on any of the events!
Looking for a fun way to explore campus and potentially win some amazing prizes? Follow us on Instagram (@alumniubc) and take part in the Homecoming Scavenger Hunt!
Questions? Please contact alumni.events@ubc.ca or 604-822-4772.
Featured activities
Homecoming Football Game
Friday, September 20
Kickoff at 6:00pm
Come join the fun as thousands of fans pack the stands for UBC’s epic Homecoming Football Game on Friday, September 20.
Pancake Brunch & Nest Fest
Saturday, September 21
Starts at 10:00am
Start your Homecoming celebrations off right with a delicious free pancake brunch, hosted by the UBC Student Alumni Council. Then join us at our community festival, where the main stage will be bursting with live performances. Don’t miss this extravaganza — it’s the place to be!
Attractions & community events
Saturday, September 21
Beginning at 10:00am
We are pleased to offer complimentary access to select UBC attractions and faculty-hosted community events.
Faculty Events
Various dates & times
Enjoy community and connection at a series of faculty-specific events.
alumNIGHTS – Gaming at GRETA YVR
Saturday, September 21
5:00pm–7:00pm
Power up your UBC Homecoming festivities by plugging into your alumni network. Get your fill of gaming fun while having a ball with familiar and fresh faces!
Planning your day
Saturday, September 21
Start your Homecoming festivities on Saturday at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre. Check-in and pick up your blue chip to redeem for a free mini cookie from campus favourite Blue Chip Café in their new location on the main floor of the Nest.
Earlier in the week – don’t miss!
Come Toward the Fire
Saturday, September 14
12:00pm–7:00pm
We are honoured to share this family-friendly Indigenous-led festival as part of our Homecoming event line-up. The festival features musical performances by Indigenous artists, dancers, an Indigenous artisan market, food vendors, and more.
alumNIGHTS at the Museum of Anthropology
Monday, September 16
6:30pm–8:30pm
Rediscover the recently revitalized and reopened Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC.
Harvest Feastival
Thursday, September 19
4:00pm–9:00pm
For the first time since 2019, Harvest Feastival returns on September 19 for an epic evening of incredible food, friends, and arts and culture at UBC Vancouver.
2024 UBC Homecoming Scavenger Hunt
Get ready for an exciting Homecoming Scavenger Hunt, open to both students and alumni. Follow the clues, explore the campus, and win amazing prizes. Here’s how it works:
Clue Release: Clues will be posted every hour on our Instagram Stories, starting at 11:00 AM and ending with the final clue at 2:00 PM.
How to Participate: Each clue will lead you to a hidden location on campus where tickets await. There are 4 locations in total, each with 3 hidden tickets.
Prizes up for grabs:
Grand Prizes: AirPods Pro, Stanley Cups, or lululemon x UBC gear hampers.
Regular Prizes: $50 gift cards to popular spots like Best Buy, Apple, Aritzia, and more!
Remember, participants can only win one prize, so everyone has a fair shot at winning!
Join the Fun: Find the hidden tickets, meet our mascot Blue, and connect with fellow UBC alumni and students. Prizes will be distributed by our team at each location, making it a day full of surprises and excitement!
Mark your calendars and follow us on Instagram (@alumniubc) to be a part of this Homecoming adventure.
Plan your day
Start your Homecoming festivities on Saturday at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre where you can check-in and pick up your attraction pass and a blue chip to redeem for a free mini cookie from campus favourite Blue Chip Café in their new location on the main floor of the Nest. Blue chips are available for the first 1000 guests.
Parking information
Thanks to UBC Parking’s generous support, Homecoming attendees can park at a discounted rate on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9:00am to 11:59pm. Parking fees will be donated to the FORWARD for Students Affordability Fund.
The discounted rate is $4 for the day and is available at the following parkades:
- Rose Garden Parkade
- North Parkade
- Health Sciences Parkade
- West Parkade
- Fraser River Parkade
- Thunderbird Parkade
The discount is only available through the HONK mobile app and is subject to space availability. Pay once upon arrival at any parkade, and move your car between all parkades without additional charges.
Simply check “yes” during your Homecoming event registration to be sent information about how to access this discounted rate.
UBC Bookstore promotion
Thanks to the UBC Bookstore’s generous support, all Homecoming participants have access to a 12 per cent discount* on a variety of merchandise including UBC–branded apparel, giftware, and books. During Homecoming week only — September 14 to 21, 2024 — this special offer includes Thunderbird merchandise. Plan to stop at the Bookstore and stock up on new UBC swag!
REGULAR HOURS
Monday to Friday: 10:00am–6:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am–5:00pm
Sunday: closed
*Valid in-store and online using code ALUMNI. Exclusions apply: discount not valid on textbooks, gift cards, medical books and instruments, graduation frames, special orders, snacks, magazines, stamps, computer hardware and software.
Looking for UBC Homecoming activities in the Okanagan? Check out the schedule here.
Even if you’re not in Kelowna or Vancouver, you’re still part of the UBC family! Homecoming activities are also being held in Hong Kong. Plus, My Town Meet-ups: Homecoming Edition are being organized around the world. Check out the list of My Town Meetups.
We acknowledge that UBC’s campuses are situated within the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wu7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and in the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples.
HOMECOMING IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE PRESENTING PARTNERS OF FORWARD, THE CAMPAIGN FOR UBC
SUPPORTED BY ALUMNI UBC‘S PILLAR PARTNERS
