Homecoming & Family Weekend
October 3-4, 2025
Save the date for Homecoming & Family Weekend at Cornerstone University during October 3-4, 2025! Reunite with hundreds of Golden Eagles and friends from across the generations on campus.
Grandparents Day is now part of Homecoming & Family Weekend. We welcome alumni, students, parents and grandparents for an unforgettable weekend of connecting with old friends and making new — all while being a part of the exciting things God’s doing at CU!
Sample Event Schedule
Experience fun events for every age, including a look into student life today and favorite campus experiences! You can preview the event lineup from Homecoming & Family Weekend 2024 below as you look ahead to October 2025! Continue to check back for more event announcements and the most up-to-date schedule.
| Date | Activity | Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Check In & Information Center Open | 8-10 a.m. | Christ Chapel Lobby | |
| Friday | CU Archives Display & Alumni Library Cards Available | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Miller Library | Free |
| Friday | Campus Store Hours (Bring your coupon for a 20% discount) | 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Warren Faber Hall (Campus Store) | |
| Friday | CU Community Prayer Walk | 9-9:45 a.m. | Meet at Welch Clock Tower & Walk Around Campus | |
| Friday | Alumni-Led Chapel Service | 10-10:45 a.m. | Christ Chapel (Sanctuary) | Free |
| Friday | CU Community Sing-Along | 11-11:45 a.m. | Gordon Hall | Free |
| Friday | Lunch Hours* | 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Corum Student Union (Dining Commons) | $5 Alumni (+ alumni family), $8 Campus Guests |
| Friday | Campus Tours | 12:15-1 p.m. | Meet Outside Christ Chapel (North Entrance) | Free |
| Friday | CU Trips Presentation | 1-2 p.m. | Gainey Conference Center | Free |
| Friday | Art À La Carte: Self-Guided Tour of Campus Artwork | 1-5 p.m. | Begins at Christ Chapel Lobby | Free |
| Friday | Campus Tours | 2-3 p.m. | Meet Outside Christ Chapel (North Entrance) | Free |
| Friday | Dinner Hours* | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Corum Student Union (Dining Commons) | $5 Alumni (+ alumni family), $8 Campus Guests |
| Friday | Coach Strawser Recognition Rally | 5-6 p.m. | Soccer Field | Free |
| Friday | Powderpuff Game | 7-8:30 p.m. | Cook/Van Osdel Lawn | Free |
| Saturday | Check In & Information Center Open | 8-10 a.m. | Christ Chapel Lobby | |
| Saturday | Cornerstone Charge 5K* (registration begins at 8 a.m.) | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Bernice Hansen Athletic Center Parking Lot | $30 cost includes a T-shirt; prizes for winners in each category |
| Saturday | Kids Pond Run | 9:15-9:30 a.m. (check in 8-9 a.m.) | Hansen Athletic Center Parking Lot | Free |
| Saturday | Pancake Breakfast* | 9:45-10:45 a.m. | Corum Student Union (Dining Commons) | $5 Alumni (+ alumni family), $8 Campus Guests, or FREE With Donation to PRC Grand Rapids |
| Saturday | Campus Store Hours (Bring your coupon for a 20% discount) | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Warren Faber Hall (Campus Store) | |
| Saturday | Class of 2004/2005 Paint the Rock | 10:30-11 a.m. | The Rock | Free |
| Saturday | Class of 2004/2005 Mix & Mingle | 11 a.m. - Noon | Corum Student Union | Free |
| Saturday | Pumpkin Carving | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Bernice Hansen Athletic Center (Auxiliary Gym) | Free |
| Saturday | Randy Strawser Pickleball Tournament | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Basketball Courts Near the Cook/Van Osdel Lawn | $30 |
| Saturday | Family Games & Activities | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Bernice Hansen Athletic Center (Auxiliary Gym) | Free |
| Saturday | Campus Tours | 11:30 a.m./12:30 p.m./1:30 p.m. | Meet at Welch Clock Tower | Free |
| Saturday | Lunch Hours* | Noon - 1 p.m. | Corum Student Union (Dining Commons) | $5 Alumni (+ alumni family), $8 Campus Guests |
| Saturday | CU Archives Display & Alumni Library Cards Available | Noon - 8 p.m. | Miller Library | Free |
| Saturday | Art À La Carte: Self-Guided Tour of Campus Artwork | 1-5 p.m. | Begins at Christ Chapel Lobby | Free |
| Saturday | Gold & Blue Hints & Clues: Campus Scavenger Hunt | 1-5 p.m. | Begins at Christ Chapel (Lobby) | Free |
| Saturday | Beneath the Willows Family Theatre | 1-2 p.m. | Willow Trees by Campus Pond | Free |
| Saturday | Theatre House Open | 2-3 p.m. | CU Theatre House (2960 Leonard St. NE) | Free |
| Saturday | Women's Volleyball Game | 2-3:30 p.m. | Bernice Hansen Athletic Center, Mol Arena | Free |
| Saturday | Women's Soccer Game | 4:30-6 p.m. | Soccer Complex | Free |
| Saturday | Dinner Hours* | 5-6 p.m. | Corum Student Union (Dining Commons) | $5 Alumni (+ alumni family), $8 Campus Guests |
All event times are subject to change as activities are added to the schedule. Events marked with an asterisk (*) require registration.
Registration
Registration will open for Homecoming & Family Weekend in summer 2025! Advance registration is encouraged for all events.
Campus Map
We will have several open parking lots for you to conveniently park each day. Take a look at the campus map to see which lots will be available and where.
Lodging
Cornerstone is just a short drive from several local hotels, including several located downtown. See the list of hotels below. For a discounted rate, mention Cornerstone University when you book a room.
Explore the City of Grand Rapids
If you’re coming in from out of state, why not enjoy all that Grand Rapids has to offer in the fall? Take a family trip to Robinette’s, take in the fall colors at a local park, or enjoy a cup of hot chocolate from Haggerty’s. There’s so much to do and explore, you might even want to add an extra day or two to your trip.
Volunteer for Homecoming!
Volunteer for Homecoming & Family Weekend on October 3-4, 2025! Volunteer opportunities include:
- Cornerstone 5K.
- Family Games & Activities.
- Beneath the Willows Family Theatre.
To sign up for a volunteer role, please complete the Volunteer Application.