Homecoming 2021

Alumni and friends gather at the Players Club for an afternoon of networking and golf.

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Join us for the 42 annual Bed Race! Students, faculty, staff, and alumni teams compete for this ultimate display of Cardinal spirit.

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Brush off your running/walking shoes and join fellow Ball State alumni and students for the 2021 Chase Charlie 5K Run/Walk. Register here.

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Your group can submit an application to be considered to participate in the parade, or gather along the parade route with family and friends for this Homecoming tradition.

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Join us in one of the best locations to watch the Homecoming parade! Complimentary refreshments will be available, as well as many door prize giveaways!

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“Fly Your Way Back Home” for Homecoming 2021 at Reunion Row! These groups have a tent reserved on the Alumni Center lawn, from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m before the Homecoming football game: TC, COH, CCIM, Theta Chi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Housing & Residence Life, and the Black Alumni Constituent Society.

Stop by for some free swag and connect with fellow alumni, faculty, and friends of your organization. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy food and beverages from CharlieTown, then walk over to Scheumann Stadium to see the Cardinals take on Miami of Ohio at 3:30 p.m.

This event is free, but reservations are requested in order to know how many guests to expect on game day.

Questions? Contact Kevin Mullaney.

Join the Ball State Alumni Association on the west lawn of the Alumni Center for CharlieTown at 1:30 p.m. on October 23.

Don’t miss the food trucks, fun, entertainment, and camaraderie at this free spirited tailgate!  Then head over to Scheumann Stadium to watch the Mid-American Conference and Arizona Bowl Champion Cardinals take on Miami at 3:30 p.m. for the Homecoming game.

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The Homecoming Steering Committee will host a special event to honor the dedication of the wonderful faculty and staff at Ball State.

Departments are encouraged to show their Homecoming spirit and decorate their offices during Homecoming week! Judging will take place Friday, October 15 from Noon–4 p.m., with prizes being awarded for several categories. Winners will be announced on Monday, October 18.

Enjoy food trucks, music, and more as a way to get yourself ready for all the excitement of Homecoming Week.

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It's time to start thinking about the 37 annual Student Scholarship Talent Search! This is a fabulous opportunity to showcase some of Ball State's finest talent for the University and the Muncie community. Up to five semi-finalists will be selected to compete in each category.

Each category winner will receive a $500 scholarship with an additional $500 scholarship to the overall winner from the Ball State Alumni Association.

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Enjoy a Homecoming-themed dining experience with a special themed menu.

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Join us for the 42 annual Bed Race! Students, faculty, staff, and alumni teams compete for this ultimate display of Cardinal spirit.

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Brush off your running/walking shoes and join fellow Ball State alumni and students for the 2021 Chase Charlie 5K Run/Walk. Register here.

Learn More

Your group can submit an application to be considered to participate in the parade, or gather along the parade route with family and friends for this Homecoming tradition.

Learn More

Join the Ball State Alumni Association on the west lawn of the Alumni Center for CharlieTown at 1:30 p.m. on October 23.

Don’t miss the food trucks, fun, entertainment, and camaraderie at this free spirited tailgate!  Then head over to Scheumann Stadium to watch the Mid-American Conference and Arizona Bowl Champion Cardinals take on Miami at 3:30 p.m. for the Homecoming game.

Learn More