Central Michigan University's 2022 homecoming week at a glance
CMU to hold events every day of homecoming week
Thousands of people gathered before CMU's Homecoming game to celebrate Oct. 16, 2021, around Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Central Michigan University is holding homecoming activities every day this week. If students wish to participate in team-based events, they must register their team online by 5 p.m. on Oct. 3. Teams will compete in various activities throughout the week from which they can earn points.
There are four sections of competition: the Maroon Cup for residence halls, the Golden Goblet for student organizations and other teams, the Greek Goblet for Greek Life and an open division for groups of friends. The team with the most points by the end of Homecoming Week will win their section's cup.
Monday Oct. 3
Medallion Hunt
The annual medallion hunt will begin at 11 a.m. and continues through the week. Participants can check the Student Activities and Involvement Facebook and Instagram pages for clues about the medallion's location.
Students can participate in this event as an individual or with a team. Winners receive a $200 bookstore gift card and Homecoming Cup points if they are on a team. A full description of the event and rules can be found online. The event takes place throughout campus.
Carnival Kick-Off
Carnival will include inflatables, food, face painting and more.
5 to 7 p.m.
Parking Lot 18 (outside Finch Fieldhouse)
*Free for students
Tuesday Oct. 4
Carnival Popcorn Bar
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Bovee University Center front lawn
*Free for students; first come, first served
Carnival Homecoming Trivia Night
Teams can be between four to seven students. Winning teams will receive prizes.
7 to 8 p.m.
Biosciences 1010
*Free for students
Wednesday Oct. 5
"Thor: Love and Thunder" movie night
8 p.m.
Kelly/Shorts Stadium
*Free for students
Thursday Oct. 6
Cornhole Tournament
Two students per team
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Biosciences Lawn
*Free for students
Friday Oct. 7
Rock Rally
Lip sync competition for residence hall teams only
6 p.m.
Plachta Auditorium
*Free to attend
Saturday Oct. 8
CMU Homecoming 5K Run/Walk benefiting Special Olympics Michigan
8 a.m.
Finch Fieldhouse
*Register online; $35 to run/walk and $10 extra to bring a pet
Homecoming Parade
Parade route can be viewed online.
11 a.m.
Starts in Parking Lot 22, ends at Sacred Heart Parish
*Free for all
Homecoming Football Game
CMU vs. Ball State University
Kickoff at 3:30 p.m.
Kelly/Shorts Stadium
*Free for students who show their student ID
