Alumni Awards
Oct. 16 6 p.m.
Judy Genshaft Honors College
2025 Alumni Signature Homecoming Events
Homecoming Events
Alumni Awards
Welcome Home Party
Oct. 17 5 p.m.
Lawn of the Gibbons Alumni Center
Oct. 18 TBD
Raymond James Stadium, Lot 6D
All Homecoming events
Additional events and registration links will be added to this page as details are confirmed.
Oct. 16
2025 USF Alumni Awards Dinner
6 p.m. | Reception
6:45 p.m. | Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Judy Genshaft Honors College, Zimmerman Family Foundation Atrium
The 2025 USF Alumni Awards recipients include three Distinguished Alumni with extraordinary professional accomplishments and one graduate and one non-alum who have made significant contributions to USF and the Tampa Bay Area.
College of Public Health Alumni Happy Hour
4 - 6 p.m.
World of Beer 2815 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33612
Join us for a meet and greet during happy hour at World of Beer on Fowler Avenue from 4 to 6 p.m. All COPH alumni are welcome. The first drink and appetizers will be provided. RSVP required.
Oct. 17
Alumni Welcome Home Party
5 - 8:30 p.m.
Lawn of the Gibbons Alumni Center
Join us at the Welcome Home Party — a FREE, family-friendly event on the Alumni Association lawn open to USF alumni, friends, family and community members. Enjoy fun games, giveaways and interactive displays hosted by our alumni groups. This is the perfect pre-parade celebration to bring the Bulls community together for music, memories and fun.
Life Member VIP Tent at the Welcome Home Party
5 - 8:30 p.m.
Lawn of the Gibbons Alumni Center
An exclusive experience — just for Life Members — at the Welcome Home Party! Join us for complimentary BBQ and beverages, including beer, wine and non-alcoholic options, while enjoying the homecoming festivities.
Life Members check your email for your exclusive invitation.
Ambassadors Meet and Greet at the Welcome Home Party
5 - 8:30 p.m.
Lawn of the Gibbons Alumni Center
Celebrate Homecoming with fellow USF Ambassadors alumni at our tent at the Alumni Welcome Home Party — a fun, family-friendly celebration on the Alumni Association lawn! Ambassadors who RSVP below by Oct. 15 will receive a free meal voucher (entrée, side, and soft drink) for themselves and one guest.
Ambassadors alumni check your email for your exclusive invitation.
USF Health Homecoming Parade Watch Party
5 - 9 p.m.
Outside of Student Health and Wellness Center
Enjoy complimentary giveaways, including meal vouchers for food trucks, USF Health Homecoming t-shirts and pins—available first-come, first-served while supplies last. Guests can mingle with students, alumni and faculty, and watch the Homecoming Parade from a prime viewing spot along Genshaft Drive. Parking restrictions will be more flexible during the event, but we encourage you to arrive before the parade to secure your spot. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m.
Running of the Bulls Parade
6:30 p.m.
Parade begins on Holly Drive near the Marshall Student Center.
Parade heads east to USF Genshaft Drive; south on USF Genshaft, and west on USF Alumni Drive in front of the Alumni Center.
USF vs MSU Men's Soccer Game
7 p.m.
After enjoying the free Welcome Home Party, join your fellow alumni, family and friends at USF's male soccer game against MSU!
Grab your two free alumni tickets by visiting usf.to/alumni-tickets. Alumni can also receive two free tickets to the women's soccer and volleyball game on Oct. 19.
Oct. 18
Alumni Association Homecoming Spirit Tent
Time: TBD
Raymond James Stadium, Lot 6D
Stop by before the game for your FREE spirit supplies, including tattoos, class year stickers, thunder sticks and more! Show your Life Member card to get your special collector beads, exclusively for USF Alumni Associations Life Members.
USF vs FAU
Game Time: TBD
Raymond James Stadium
Join your fellow alumni, family and friends at USF's football homecoming game against FAU!
Alumni, get your discounted homecoming game tickets by visiting
usf.to/alumni-tickets
College of Public Health Alumni Meet-up at Homecoming Halftime
Cannon BBQ near sections 113 and 115
Celebrate 35 years of the COPH Alumni Society! Stop by at halftime to meet fellow alumni and grab some giveaways. No RSVP needed.
College of Public Health alumni, click here to get your discounted homecoming game tickets.
Oct. 19
USF vs Charlotte Women's Soccer Game
1 p.m.
Corbett Soccer Stadium
Join your fellow alumni, family and friends at USF's women's soccer game against Charlotte.
Grab your two free alumni tickets by visiting usf.to/alumni-tickets.
USF vs Temple Women's Volleyball Game
12 p.m.
Yuengling Center Corral
Join your fellow alumni, family and friends at USF's women's volleyball game against Temple.
Grab your two free alumni tickets by visiting usf.to/alumni-tickets.
