Homecoming activities collage

Homecoming 2024

Homecoming is the perfect time to return to campus, reignite your Highland Cavalier spirit, and reconnect with old friends! We look forward to seeing you on campus for Homecoming 2024!

Monday, October 7, 2024

Penny Wars 

Bins will be set up in the OSE wing of the Student Center 
Starts Monday at 10 a.m., ends Thursday at 3.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Lip Sync Battle

Cantrell Banquet Hall at 7 p.m. 

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Banners Displayed in Student Center

Banners will be displayed in the Student Center beginning at 12 p.m.

Homecoming Court Practice on the football field at 1 p.m. 

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Clue Hunt

Starts outside the Student Center at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, October 11, 2024

Golden Cavaliers Brunch

In honor of the Classes of 1956-1975
Honoring Class of 1974-1975
Chapel of All Faiths 
10:30 a.m.
Email alumni@uvawise.edu to let us know if you can attend.

SGA Silver Saber Chariot Race

Watch as student organizations race around campus in their personally built chariots.

Begins at 6 p.m. on the Lawn by the Lake.

  • Banner and Penny Wars winners will be announced
  • Away volleyball game against Anderson will be streamed on the big screen at 7 p.m. 
  • Food trucks will be present 

UVA Wise Volleyball Watch Party

Cheer on the Cavs as they battle Anderson University on the Big Screen.
Lawn by the Lake
7 p.m.

Homecoming
Saturday, October 12, 2024

Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The inductees are Matt Barbour (Football), Tori Raby (Softball Coach), Scott Vermillion (Basketball), and Bruce Wasem (Football Coach).
David J. Prior Convocation Center
9 a.m.

Learn more about the 2024 Hall of Fame class

Alumni Association Picnic

David J. Prior Convocation Center Parking Lot
11 a.m.

UVA Wise Football vs Anderson

Carl Smith Stadium
2 p.m.

Winners of Silver Saber and Homecoming Court will be announced at halftime of the football game.

 

After the football game, check out the Wise Fall Fling, or plan to meet up with old friends at one of the area's restaurants!