HOMECOMING 2021

September 17-18, 2021

 

Schedule of Events

* If you are attending any indoor events during Homecoming Weekend, mandatory face coverings will be required. Please take a moment to review the important campus safety protocols, regardless of vaccination status at https://worcester.edu/guidelines

**There will also be no Tailgating allowed at Homecoming. No outside alcohol will be allowed on campus. To view the 2021 tailgating policy, click here.

Friday, September 17

*6:00 p.m.~ Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony

Blue Lounge, Student Center

Saturday, September 18

All Day.~ Chandler's Virtual 5K

10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.  Softball and Baseball Alumni Day Celebration

Ralph Raymond Diamond/Lyons Field

11:00 a.m.~ WSU Men’s Soccer vs MCLA ($5 for adults, $3 for seniors (60+), $3 for non WSU students. WSU students and kids under 12 are free. If you have an alumni card you are also free to attend. Click here to request one

Coughlin Field

*11:30 a.m.~ Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony

Multipurpose Gym, Wellness Center

12:30 p.m.~ WSU Homecoming Experience

Central Campus

*There will be no Tailgating allowed at Homecoming Experience. No outside alcohol will be allowed on campus. To view the 2021 tailgating policy, click here.

2 00p.m.~ Alumni Football Tent

North Side End Zone

2:30 p.m.~ WSU Football vs. Fitchburg State ($5 for adults, $3 for seniors (60+), $3 for non WSU students. WSU students and kids under 12 are free. If you have an alumni card you are also free to attend. Click here to request one

            Half Time Recognition of the 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame Class

5:00 p.m.~ ALANA Homecoming Alumni Reception

President Barry M. Maloney Residence

Tailgate Policy

All persons entering campus are subject to University rules, regulations, and the Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The University shall not be held liable or responsible for any actions while on state property or in regards to alcoholic beverage consumption. 

Individuals participating in activities at Worcester State University are expected to conduct themselves in a manner respectful of the nature and character of the University; including, following the directives of event management staff and public safety officials (Worcester State University Police, City of Worcester Police, etc.).  

 

Persons acting in a disruptive, disrespectful or disorderly manner, violating rules, participating in illegal activity, or other misconduct will be asked to leave the premise and/or be subject to arrest or citation. Students will also be charged with a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. WSU maintains a zero tolerance policy on these as well as underage possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages and providing alcoholic beverages to underage persons.

For Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, September 18, the Homecoming celebration area will open at 12:30 pm in Lot L on central campus and end at 2:30 pm.

 

In this location, there will be a Beer/Wine Garden available for those 21 years or older to purchase alcohol. Alcohol may be only consumed in this area and not be transported anywhere else. In addition to the beer/wine garden there will be lawn games, student group giveaways, music, family fun activities, and a food truck for purchase. Once the football game begins at 2:30 pm participants will be asked to attend the game or leave the property. At the conclusion of the game all attendees will be asked to leave.

 

Please review the following regarding Worcester State University’s Police’s Homecoming 2021 tailgating policy. 

• Those 21 years of age and older may purchase alcohol in the designated beer/wine tent area located in lot L only, IDs will be checked and strictly enforced. There will be NO outside beverages allowed anywhere else on campus and ALCOHOL may not be brought onto campus.  Consumption of alcohol by those 21 years of age and older are only permissible in the beer/wine designated, police-monitored area of campus. Consumption of alcoholic beverages on any other part of the campus or on public streets that surround campus is prohibited. 

 

• Please note that with the homecoming layout, parking will be available in Lot O and D with overflow located in the parking garage. You may not tailgate by your car on campus for Homecoming 2021 (which includes grills, tents, chairs, games)  Your car may not obstruct sidewalks, drive lanes, or pedestrian walkways.
• Guests may enter the Alumni Affinity Group Row celebration from Lot O or Lot D parking lots. Early admittance are not permitted. No backpacks or oversized bags, unless they are clear plastic, will be permitted into this section for those walking in. Coolers are not permitted.  

• Once in the Homecoming Experience celebration area there will no containers including cans or bottles allowed. You may purchase at the Beer/Wine Tent area in lot L (Water stations will be available as well)

• The use of drones is prohibited.

• The campus speed limit is 15 mph at all times.

• Violation of this policy will result in arrests or citations. Student violations of this policy are subject to the Worcester State University Student Code of Conduct. Additionally the University will revoke all future the tailgating privileges.

Our goal, as always, is to provide a safe environment adhering to the ever- changing state-mandated health regulations. With that said, we ask that you stay amenable to any last-minute changes that may be enforced. No matter what happens, however, we're confident that we will have fun. We look forward to seeing you. 

 

Hotel Options

Looking to stay over in Worcester. Worcester State has blocked off some rooms at a discount rate for you. 

 

Residence Inn Worcester for $179 USD per night.

Code=WS Homecoming

Start Date: Friday, September 17, 2021

End Date: Sunday, September 19, 2021

Last Day to Book: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 

Book your group rate for WS Homecoming

 

Courtyard Worcester for $179 USD per night

Code= Worcester State Homecoming

Start Date: Friday, September 17, 2021

End Date: Sunday, September 19, 2021

Last Day to Book: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 

Book your group rate for Worcester State Homecoming

 

Homewood Suites by Hilton Worcester for $199 USD per night

Code= Worcester State Alumni

Start Date: Friday, September 17, 2021

End Date: Sunday, September 19, 2021

Last Day to Book: Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Book your discounted rate here