Homecoming 2025

Thursday, October 16

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Homecoming Movie Night (Greens)

Grab a spot on the Greens and enjoy delicious food and drinks! And the fun doesn't stop when the credits roll... stay tuned immediately after for a special, can't-miss surprise that will cap off the night!

9:00 p.m. | Firework Spectacular (Greens)

Join your friends and the entire community for our beloved annual Homecoming Firework Spectacular! Watch the night sky ignite in a breathtaking display of dazzling lights and brilliant color!

Friday, October 17

2:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Makerspace Tours (Makerspace)
The NJIT Makerspace is a rapid prototyping and collaboration facility where engineers, architects, designers, and scientists bring ideas to life.
Tours will take place 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Registration is required. Please email kate.matthewsbray@njit.edu to secure your spot.

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Alumni Achievement Awards (Campus Center, Atrium)
Celebrate exceptional alumni who bring honor to NJIT. Enjoy a celebratory evening with a cocktail hour, dinner, drinks, and a special appearance by Albert Einstein impersonator George Soley.
This year’s honorees:

Joseph Buga ’15

Angie Ogando ’02, ’11

Tony Pusillo ’75, ’77

Gunjan Samtani ’97, ’97

Anthony Shiao ’01, ’07

Sarabjit Singh ’02H, ’04

Alana Dudley ‘17H (GeNext Award)

Registration is required. | Price: $50.00

7:00 p.m. | Lacrosse Alumni Game/Alumni Gathering
This event is invitation only.

Saturday, October 18

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Walking Tour of Newark (Meet at Clock Tower)
Explore Newark’s rich history and vibrant present with visits to landmarks, galleries, shops, eateries, churches, and parks.
Registration is required. | Price: $10.00

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. | Leadership Circle Meet & Greet with the Deans
Leadership Circle members are invited to an exclusive pre-reception before Breakfast with the Deans.
This event is invitation only.

9:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Breakfast with the Deans (Central King Building, Agile Strategy Lab)
All alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to celebrate Homecoming with NJIT’s Deans and Associate Deans. Enjoy breakfast, network, and reconnect.
Registration is required. | Price: Students: $5.00 / Alumni, Guests, Faculty, Staff: $10.00

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Fencing Alumni Day & 90th Anniversary Celebration
This event is invitation only.
 

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Welcome Ceremony (Campus Center, Atrium)
Join President Teik C. Lim for his welcome remarks to kick off the day.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Academic Talk: Pursue AI with Purpose (Campus Center, Atrium)
Discover how AI is transforming everyday life and work in an accessible conversation.
Registration is required.

12:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Food Truck Festival
Enjoy a variety of food from local food trucks. Registrants will receive a prix-fixe menu option from their selected vendor.
Registration is required. | Price: Students: $5.00 / Non-Students: $15.00

12:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Carnival / Kid Zone 
Fun for the whole family, including game booths, prizes, food and more!

12:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Makerspace Tours (Makerspace)
Explore NJIT’s Makerspace with guided tours.
Tours will take place 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., and 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Registration is required.Please email kate.matthewsbray@njit.edu to secure your spot.

12:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Innovation Expo (Near the Clock Tower)
See innovative projects and research from NJIT students and departments.

12:00 p.m. | NJIT Men's Swimming & Diving Alumni Day
This event is invitation only.

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Alumni Beer Garden
Celebrate Oktoberfest-style with beer, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks. Dedicated areas for affinity groups, including the Black Alumni Society, HLLC, Golden Highlanders, and Greek Life.
Registration is required | Price: $15.00

1:00 p.m. | NJIT Men’s Soccer Alumni Gathering
This event is invitation only.

3:00 p.m. | Men’s Soccer Game (Lubetkin Field)
Cheer on the Men’s Soccer team as they take on the University of Albany.
Registration is required. | Price: Students: Free / Non-Students: $7.00

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Black Alumni Society Gathering 
Enjoy light bites, connect with fellow alumni, and test your knowledge with trivia!
Registration is required | Price: $5.00

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Young Alumni Gathering (Campus Center, Game Room)
Connect with NJIT young alumni (Classes of 2014–2024) over music, food, games, cocktails and mocktails.
Registration is required | Price: 2025 Grads: $5.00 / Alumni: $10.00

Sunday, October 19

1:00 p.m. | Women’s Soccer Game (Lubetkin Field)
Cheer on the Women’s Soccer team as they take on UMass Lowell.
Registration is required | Price: Students: Free / Non-Students: $7.00