Wolverine Homecoming 2024

UM-Flint students, alumni and friends – there’s no better way to enjoy the fall. 

Join us in celebrating on campus for our Wolverine Homecoming 2024
for a week of celebration during homecoming. The fun will be held the week of Sept. 9 and will include campus walks, REC competitions, Maize and Blue spirit events, an alumni reception, the student dance and of course a watch party for the BIG GAME!

We can’t wait to welcome you, your family and your friends to campus for a homecoming that everyone will surely remember!



Inclusive History Project Poster Competition

Draft of Poster Due
Friday, Aug 16
by 5 p.m.

The 2024 Inclusive History Project Student Org Poster Competition invites UM-Flint studentorganizations to document and share their organization’s history. The competition is open to all student organizations on the UM-Flint campus. To participate, student organizations must answer specific questions and report their findings using the provided poster template. The top five entries will receive funding for their organization!

Competition Challenge Questions Poster Template
Inclusive History Project Exhibition Opening Reception

Exhibition Opening Reception

In Search of Memories: Exploring the Archival Gaps between Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Thursday, Sept. 5
4 – 6 p.m.
UCEN Gallery, Harding Mott University Center

Join us for the opening reception of an interactive photography exhibition, In Search of Memories: Exploring the Archival Gaps between Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, which asks past and present UM-Flint+ community members to tell their stories and help fill gaps that exist in the archives. There will be food, drinks, and music! All are welcome!

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In Search of Memories: Exploring the Archival Gaps between Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Exhibition

In Search of Memories: Exploring the Archival Gaps between Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Sept. 5 – Sept. 17
Monday – Friday, Noon – 4 p.m.
UCEN Gallery, Harding Mott University Center

In Search of Memories: Exploring the Archival Gaps between Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow is an interactive photography exhibition that asks past and present UM-Flint community members to share their stories and fill gaps that exist in the archive. Join us in telling a fuller story of UM-Flint!

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Office Decorating Contest

Monday, Sept. 9

Show off your office’s school spirit in honor of Wolverine Homecoming! Sign up to decorate your office in preparation for homecoming. For those offices that sign up at the link below, the best-decorated office will win a prize. 

Get creative & keep an eye out for the Maize & Blue judges, as they will start the judging process September 12

Office Decorating Contest Sign-Up

Homecoming Faculty/Staff Walk

Sept. 9, 11 & 12
Noon
Meet by the Arch near UCEN

Join the M-Healthy Champs for an all Faculty & Staff Homecoming One-Mile Walk!  Activities include walking, daily incentives, meeting new friends and snacks! A raffle of prizes will be held on the last day of the event!
 

Register to the Homecoming Walk
A person with a big smile holds a football and a red cup at a lively outdoor tailgate party. People around him are also smiling, with one person holding gold pom-poms.

Homecoming Tailgate Party!

Sept. 10 & 12
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
UCEN 3rd Floor, in Clint’s Cafe

Celebrate Homecoming Flint Style at our Lunchtime Tailgate Party. Choose your fun with a variety of games, prizes and snacks! 

RSVP Sept. 12
9/11 Patriot Day

9/11 Moment of Silence

Wednesday, Sept. 11
Noon
UCEN Arch

Join us for a moment of silence in honor of our student veterans and those who served their country on September 11, 2001.

Co-sponsored by Student Veterans Services

The Tug-of-War Tournament

Wednesday, Sept. 11
4 – 6 p.m.
First Street lawn

What’s old is new! Bringing back one of the oldest traditions at UM-Flint. Teams of six compete for prizes, the tug of war cup and the honor of winning! Student, faculty and staff groups can join! Sign up starts Aug. 15!

To Register a Team of Six

Wolverine Homecoming Dance

Thursday, Sept. 12
6 – 9 p.m.

Current UM-Flint students! Come kick up your heels Wolverine style! Enjoy delicious goodies and beverages while you dance and connect with other students. Formal attire is recommended.

Register to the Homecoming Dance

Maize and Blue Day!

Friday, Sept. 13

Wear your best maize and blue and show your U-M spirit!

UM-Flint Students of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Mixer

Friday, Sept. 13
2 – 4 p.m.
Happenings Room, Harding Mott University Center

Come mix it up with current, past, and future UM-Flint students! Enjoy food, drinks, and activities at this special homecoming event. Connect with student organizations and various campus centers as you explore the student org poster competition. Come and share your student org memories. All are welcome to join!

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A Blue Carpet Affair

Alumni Blue Carpet Affair

Friday, Sept. 13
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The Flint Farmers’ Market Terrace

An elegant evening where alumni will be celebrated and able to reconnect with each other and the university!

Semi-formal/cocktail attire is recommended. Free food and beverage tickets available with registration.

Alumni Homecoming Tailgate

Saturday, September 14
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tenacity Brewing

Join other alumni and their families at this hometown tailgate for the Wolverine’s game against Arkansas State. Free food is available for all attendees; registration is strongly encouraged.


Accommodations

Riverfront Residence Hall is an option for alumni and families attending Homecoming 2024! Located in the heart of downtown Flint, Riverfront is a close walk to restaurants, businesses, and all the campus events.  Free parking is available as part of your stay!

Private Suite
Individuals can reserve the full suite for their group of 3 or 4 friends/family and will be responsible for the full cost of the suite. All suites have single twin-size beds, a shared kitchenette, common areas and bathrooms.

  • 3 bedroom suite with 1.5 bathrooms = $115 per night, per suite/per night
  • 4 bedroom suite with 2 full bathrooms = $125 per night, per suite/per night.

The booking person is responsible for full payment. Suite costs will not be divided among guests.  

Shared Suite
A shared suite is similar to a Bed & Breakfast where each occupant has a private bedroom (twin bed) but shares the kitchenette, bathroom, and common areas with two to three other individuals of the same gender. These rooms are $50 per person/per night.

All rooms have bed linens and towels.

Payment in full is expected at the time of check-in via check or money order, which should be payable to the University of Michigan-Flint. Credit Card payments can be made by calling Housing & Residential Life at 810-237-6571 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.).

Check-in is available after 3 p.m. on the date of arrival.
Check-out is at noon on the date of departure.