2026 Homecoming Weekend | Oct. 22-24
Being a Wildcat means being part of a deeply connected community. This year, as we celebrate 100 years of Bear Down, the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences invites you to return home and celebrate the resilience, pride and shared purpose that defines that community. Reconnect with friends, participate in our most valued traditions and experience the energy that unites Wildcats across generations. The most important ingredient for a memorable weekend is you!
Thursday, October 22
Government & Public Policy Alumni Panel
12:30 pm | Physics-Atmospheric Sciences Building, Room 201
Communication – Talk with SBS Alum Doug Sanders – President, Sanders Sports & Entertainment
12:30 – 1:45 pm | Center For Creative Photography , Room 108
Government & Public Policy Alumni Panel
2:00pm | Center for English Second Language, Room 102
Journalism Alumni Panel: Modern Media
2:00 – 3 pm | Bear Down Building, Room 302
Start your Homecoming Weekend with an afternoon of networking, nostalgia, and Wildcat pride! Reconnect with fellow SBS alumni, make new connections, and be part of our inaugural homecoming reception.
4 – 6 pm
Douglass Building Lawn
RSVP prior to October 20, 2026
Friday, October 23
Sociology Alumni Panel
10 – 11am | Chemistry 218
Kick off your Homecoming weekend with the Alumni All-University Happy Hour, where every college and every generation of Wildcats come together to reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass.
Enjoy great food, your first drink on us, and a lively outdoor setting just steps away from the Bonfire. Whether you’re a recent grad, celebrating a reunion, or simply ready to meet old friends and make new ones, this is the place to be!
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Lawn in front of Communication Building next to Old Main
Cost: $15 per person
Attire: Wildcat Red & Blue
Saturday, October 24
All alumni, friends, and family are also invited to gather at the SBS Homecoming Tailgate on the U of A Mall on game day.
Enjoy the perfect pre-game tailgate experience before heading to Arizona Stadium.
3 hours prior to kickoff | U of A Mall*
*Exact time and location will be emailed to all registrants the week of October 18
U of A Mall
Cost: FREE
Attire: Arizona Game Day; Clear Bag Policy
Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as sign language interpreter, by contacting Jill Hall at ghall@arizona.edu or 520-621-0214. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.