Homecoming 2023
*All events are subject to change - please check back often
October 7, 2023: Homecoming Carnival & Men's Soccer Game
Registration will open in August !
Homecoming Check-In
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Outside Campus Center
Stop by the Campus Center to grab your BBQ wristband, review the schedule of events for the day, and donate to the NJIT Food Pantry. On-site registration will be available for the BBQ and Alumni Beer Tent.
Innovation Expo
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Campus Center Walkway
Stop by and learn about the incredible designs, research and innovations provided by NJIT departments and student organizations.
Welcome & Kick-Off
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Campus Center Atrium
Join NJIT's President, Dr. Teik Lim for a Homecoming Welcome and spirited kick-off!
Makerspace Tours
11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM
Meet at the Clock Tower
Join us for a tour of The Makerspace; NJIT's on-campus, state-of-the-art rapid prototyping facility! Become familiar with the many machines and services we have to offer and how you can interact with the space as a member of the NJIT community. Follow us at @njitmakerspace to see what projects we're working on throughout the year! Pre-registration is required - tours are filled to capacity.
Sponsored by the The Makerspace
Homecoming Carnival
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Upper Green
Bring the whole family to our Homecoming carnival featuring food, games, rides, entertainment, giveaways and live music!
Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life
Homecoming BBQ
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Under the tent on the Lower Green
Join us for our annual BBQ under the tent. Cost is $10 per person (children 5 and under and students with NJIT ID are free)
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life
Alumni Beer Tent
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Upper Green
Stop by the Alumni Beer tent and enjoy two beverages among friends! Cost is $5 per person, 21+ with a valid ID
Sponsored by the Alumni Office
Men's Soccer vs. Vermont
3 pm - 4:30 pm
Lubetkin Field at Mal Simon Stadium
Cheer on the Highlanders for our Men's Soccer Homecoming Games against Vermont! Students free with NJIT ID!
Sponsored by NJIT Athletics
Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month (HLHM) Family Lotería (Bingo)
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Campus Center Atrium
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month with games & bingo, cultural food, and performances. La Lotería Mexicana is a bingo-style game with colorful cards and occasionally matching language. This much-loved game is played by friends and familia at fiestas throughout Mexico. Register here.
Multi-Day Events
Community Service for the NJIT Food Pantry
We welcome all family and community members to participate in our Homecoming service project for the NJIT Food Pantry. Your donations will help NJIT students who may not have enough money to purchase a food plan or may experience food insecurity.
Sponsored by the NJIT Food Pantry