Homecoming and Family Weekend

With events for all ages and interests, Homecoming and Family Weekend is for you!

Homecoming and Family Weekend at Saint Louis University is a three-day event always held on the last full weekend in September. Cheer on the Billikens at select athletic events, enjoy a tailgate and take in an annual fireworks display during halftime.

The entire SLU community turns out for Homecoming and Family Weekend. SLU alumni mingle with students, staff and faculty; everyone is welcome to bring their families. Homecoming at Saint Louis University is also "parents weekend." All guardians and family members of our current Billikens are invited.

There is no cost to register for Homecoming and Family Weekend. However, some events have a fee, which will be noted on the registration form.

Online registration for 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend will open Aug.1. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to update your registration if your plans change.

We ask that everyone in your group who plans to attend Homecoming and Family Weekend is registered, including students. There is a section on the registration page where you can include all your guests.

Students do need to register to attend Saint Louis University Homecoming and Family Weekend activities. If you are a parent registering, please include them among your guests if they have not already registered.

Events are listed on slu.edu and available in the Homecoming and Family Weekend persona of the Saint Louis University app.

If you're looking for a place to stay, check out this list of hotels near Saint Louis University.

Attire is casual for the weekend for the most part. Formal wear is recommended for some events, but that will be noted in the event description. We suggest checking the weather before attending to ensure you pack accordingly.

Please let us know as soon as possible about any special accommodations you or a guest may require, as we cannot guarantee fulfillment of any on-site requests.

Requests can be made on the registration page (look for a question on this topic) or contact us at hcfw@slu.edu.

Complimentary guest parking is available in Laclede Parking Garage and Olive Compton Parking Garage and will also be available in the Hickory East Garage during select events on South Campus. Please note that parking may be limited for many activities and events on SLU’s campus.

The Billiken Shop, the official Saint Louis University bookstore, is open during Homecoming and Family Weekend. Plan to stop by Busch Student Center to stock up.