Hall Homecoming and Family Weekend: October 2-4, 2026
Take a look at our 2026 schedule:
| Date | Activity | Description | Time |
| October 2 | Seton Hall Women's Volleyball Match | Cheer on the Seton Hall Volleyball Team vs Butler. | 5 p.m. |
| October 2 | Brownson Reunion | More info coming soon. | 5-7 p.m. |
| October 2 | Buccino Networking Event | More info coming soon. | 5-7 p.m. |
| October 2 | Student Life Movie/Fire Pits & Families | Join the Student Activities Board (SAB) for Fire Pits and Families and spend a crisp autumn evening around a firepit with your student. Enjoy a movie under the stars with the viewing starting at 7 PM. Fire pit seating is first come, first serve. | 7 p.m. |
| October 3 | Headquarters/Check-In | Start your day at headquarters! Check-in for the day from 9:30 AM - 4 PM at the Headquarters Tent. University representatives will be on hand for attendee check-in, to answer questions, help you locate activities, and hand out Seton Hall giveaways. | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| October 3 | Homecoming Mass | All are welcome to attend Mass, led by Father Nick Sertich. | 10 a.m. |
| October 3 | Swim & Dive Meet | Cheer on the Seton Hall Swim & Dive team vs Fordham. | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| October 3 | Class Samplers | More info coming soon. | 10:45 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. |
| October 3 | Pep Band & Cheer Walk Over | We are kicking off the festivities with Pirate Pride! Join us on the Green for leadership remarks and show your school spirit with the pep squad and band. | 11:45 a.m. |
| October 3 | Men's & Women's Basketball All Star Showcase | Pack Walsh Gymnasium at 12 p.m., when we'll introduce the 2026-27 Men's & Women's Basketball teams and hold an All-Star Showcase! We will pair up men's and women's players and they will compete in a skills competition and three-point contest! Let's see who's got what it takes to win the championship! And One lucky fan will be selected to take a halfcourt shot to win a big prize! | 12 - 1 p.m. |
| October 3 | DJ on the Green | Music on the Green | 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| October 3 | Community Showcase on the Green | More info coming soon. | 12 - 4 p.m. |
| October 3 | DOVE Combats Food Insecurity | More info coming soon. | 12 - 4 p.m. |
| October 3 | Carnival on the Green | Compete for prizes in carnival games or show off your artistic side with the arts and crafts activities. There will be games, inflatable bounce houses, a train around the Green, and a variety of activities for all ages. | 12 - 4 p.m. |
| October 3 | Parent Social | More info coming soon. | 12 - 4 p.m. |
| October 3 | Bites on the Green | Join us in the dining hall, as your entry wristband includes a dining hall meal! Make sure to stop by headquarters and check in in order to receive. Stop by and enjoy the delicious bites of Seton Hall! | 12 - 4 p.m. |
| October 3 | SAA Pumpkin Smash | More info coming soon. | 12 - 4 p.m. |
| October 3 | Day of a Student's Life Tour | More info coming soon. | 1:15 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. |
| October 3 | Seton Hall Theatre Performance | More info coming soon. | 2:15 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
| October 3 | President's Remarks | Gather on the Green as we connect with Msgr. Reilly as he officially welcomes everyone to our 2026 Hall Homecoming & Family Weekend! | 3 p.m. |
| October 3 | Student Group Performances | Enjoy a showcase of talent as our student groups take the stage! From music to dance to everything in between, these short performances will bring energy, creativity, and school spirit to the celebration. | 3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
| October 3 | Oktoberfest Tent & Mocktail Station | Raise a glass and join fellow alumni for a lively happy hour where you can reconnect, unwind, and enjoy live music with guitarist Michael Deej over beer and seasonally themed Oktoberfest refreshments. | 4 - 6 p.m. |
| October 3 | Seton Hall Volleyball Match | Cheer on the Seton Hall Volleyball Team vs Xavier | 4 p.m. |
| October 3 | ELMP Doctoral Alumni Reception This event requires separate registration and ticket information. Learn more here. |
Join us for the Inaugural ELMP Doctoral Reunion on Saturday, October 3, 2026, hosted by the College of Human Development, Culture, & Media. This exciting event is providing the unique opportunity to bring together our ELMP students, faculty, and alumni. We are honored to welcome New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell, Ed.D., ’17, as our keynote speaker. As a graduate of Seton Hall’s Ed.D. program, Lt. Governor Caldwell knows firsthand the impact of this program and the community it creates. | 6 - 8 p.m. |
| October 4 | Day of a Student's Life Tour | More info coming soon. | 10:30 a.m. |
| October 4 | Jazz Brunch | Join the Seton Hall community for a delicious brunch, featuring a live performance by the Seton Hall Jazz Band! Enjoy great food, smooth tunes, and quality time with your student before heading home. Space is limited, so be sure to arrive early. Casual attire is encouraged. | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
**Indicates events with separate registration pages**
Schedule is subject to change. Additional events may be announced closer to the weekend.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring this year's event, please contact the Director of Volunteer & Strategic Engagement, Dorothy Lee at [email protected].
Ticket Types
| Saturday, October 3 | Adult General Admission (ages 13+) | $35 | 12-4 p.m. | General admission entry includes access to carnival rides all day Saturday, special Hall Homecoming & Family Weekend giveaway merchandise items, a wristband to dine in the dining hall, live performances and music, classroom information and breakout sessions, student tabling and local info, and more games and activities. |
| Saturday, October 3 | General Admission Kids ages (5-12) | $10 | 12-4 p.m. | Children between the ages of 5-12 can enjoy all that General Admission entry has to offer, as listed above. |
| Saturday, October 3 | General Admission for Students and Kids under 5 | Free | 12-4 p.m. | Students and children under the age of 5 are free, but must register to attend! Students please being your student ID in order to receive your GA wristband at check-in. |
| Saturday, October 3 | Oktoberfest Tent Happy Hour (Guests 21+) | $25 | 4-6 p.m. | Join us for the second year in the Oktoberfest Tent! Enjoy beer from local brewery vendors along with seasonal snacks and refreshments as you relax with live music at the fire pits. The Oktoberfest tent is open to all, but you must be 21+ to register for wristband access to the open bar portion. Children/guests 21 and under are free, but must be accompanied by a wristband holder (21+) and will not have bar access. |
| Saturday, October 3 | Oktoberfest Tent (Under 21 - Must be accompanied by an adult) | FREE | 4-6 p.m. | Those under 21 can also enjoy the Oktoberfest tent, keeping in mind the limitations as listed above. |
| Saturday, October 3 | Full Day Pass (Gen. Adm. & Oktoberfest) | $55 | 12-6 p.m. | Ticket holders of the full day pass can enjoy everything included in General Admission + the Oktoberfest Tent, as described above. |
| Sunday, October 4 | Jazz Brunch Early Bird (General Admission) | $35 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Join the crowd favorite Jazz Brunch on Sunday! The event will feature live music from Seton Hall's Jazz Band, along with a buffet brunch and mimosa bar, as well as remarks from University Leadership. |
| Sunday, October 4 | Jazz Brunch (Student) | $10 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Enjoy everything the Jazz brunch has to offer, as listed above. |
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