Homecoming & Family Weekend

Homecoming reconnects our past and present Charger community to celebrate Briar Cliff and its traditions. This year, join us for some familiar favorites as well as some reimagined events. Throughout the week, current Chargers will have the chance to participate in many on-campus events. On Friday and Saturday, Briar Cliff University welcomes our alumni and the Siouxland community to enjoy a variety of social events.

We can't wait to see you at Homecoming!

Save the Date: Homecoming 2026 | September 28–October 4

Homecoming 2026 is coming to Briar Cliff University with a western twist! Join fellow Chargers for a week of reconnecting, celebration, athletic events, alumni gatherings, reunions, and campus activities during our Wild Wild Cliff Homecoming celebration.

Whether it has been five months or fifty years since you were on campus, Homecoming is your chance to reconnect with friends, relive memories, and celebrate your time at Briar Cliff. Dust off your boots and get ready for a wild week at The Cliff!

Schedule of Events

Monday, September 28 - Thursday, October 1

Monday, September 28

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Saddle Up for Homecoming with B's Nutrition | Heffernan Mall
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Window Painting & Chalk the Mall | Heffernan Mall

Tuesday, September 29

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Create Your Own Street Sign | Heelan Hall Atrium
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Sr. Ruth Agnes Ahlers Lecture | St. Francis Center
8:45 PM - 10:00 PM | Stuff-a-Plush & John Rush Human Spotify | Stark Stage/Clifftop Eats

Wednesday, September 30

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Minute to Win It Games | Stark Stage/Clifftop Eats
All Day | Window Painting Voting | Briar Cliff Instagram

Thursday, October 1

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Career & Internship Fair | St. Francis Center
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Alumni Reunion Dinner | Invite Only
7:30 - 8:00 PM | Homecoming Coronation | Theater

Homecoming and Family Weekend | Friday, October 2

All Day | Briar Cliff University Service Day - Classes Cancelled
5:00 - 8:00 PM | Briar Cliff at Buffalo Alice | Buffalo Alice

Homecoming and Family Weekend | Saturday, October 3

All Day | Men's and Women's Cross Country Briar Cliff Invite | Adams Nature Preserve
9:00 AM | Alumni Breakfast & Awards | Clifftop Eats
10:00 AM | Women's Basketball Alumni Game | Newman Flanagan Center
11:00 AM | Homecoming Tailgate | Memorial Field
11:30 AM | President's Tailgate | Memorial Field
1:00 PM | Football vs. Waldorf University | Memorial Field
1:00 PM | Women's Soccer vs. Concordia University | Faber Field
3:30 PM | Men's Soccer vs. Concordia University | Faber Field
6:00 PM | Wrestling Alumni Duel | Newman Flanagan Center

Homecoming and Family Weekend | Sunday, October 4

12:00 PM | Alumni & Family Mass | Chapel of Our Lady of Grace

Staying in Siouxland

Everyone is welcome to use our Briar Cliff University Room deals! Call and ask for the Briar Cliff room rates at the Hilton Garden Inn Sioux City Riverfront or at Stoney Creek. You can also click the linked text to take advantage of the discounted room rates online.