A Celebration of Spirit: October 12 to October 18, 2026
Join us for Homecoming 2026! Alumni and Family Day at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown! Whether you're a current student, faculty or staff member, alum, or family member, you're invited to gather, reconnect, and celebrate our caring community. Take a look at the Homecoming: Alumni and Family Day schedule and choose the events you'd like to attend. Alumni and families do not need to register, so feel free to drop in and join the fun whenever you like. Current students are encouraged to register for events on Experience Pitt. Registering helps us plan, and it also enters you into events that offer prizes and giveaways.
For updates, schedule changes, and announcements, follow @pitjohnstownactivities.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Ongoing
- October 12 to October 16: Homecoming Royalty Voting
Monday, October 12 to Wednesday, October 14
- All day: Homecoming Door Decorating Contest
Thursday, October 15
- 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Spirit Closet Cleanout with UPJ Cheer
Friday, October 16
- 6:00 PM: Women's Volleyball vs. California (PA), WHITE OUT GAME. PSAC match at the Sports Center (Home). Sponsored by Commuter Club. Mountain Cat Rally Rag giveaway. Register for the event on Experience Pitt and check in at the game for a chance to win Johnstown Tomahawks Hockey tickets!
Saturday, October 17
- 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM: Delta Chi Pig Roast. This annual event is a longstanding tradition with the men of Delta Chi. The event is open to the entire campus, and the men invite you and your family to stop by, meet them, and enjoy some food courtesy of the fraternity and their alumni.
- 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM: PJ's Cafe Brunch. Students may use a guest swipe for one guest during the meal, or credit cards can be used to pay onsite.
- 12:00 PM: Women's Soccer vs. Clarion, PINK OUT GAME. PSAC match and Senior Day at the Pitt-Johnstown Soccer Field (Home). Sponsored by Rotaract.
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1:00PM to 2:30 PM: Alumni Trivia in Cambria Room A
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Affinity Row & Family Fun Zone. Club meet-up area and activities for families, including inflatables and fun.
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Mountain Cat Memory Stations. Grab your family or those you love like family and have your picture taken at some of our various backdrop locations! We will upload the photos to the university gallery for your viewing pleasure.
- 3:00 PM: Men's Soccer vs. Gannon University, PINK OUT GAME. PSAC match at the Pitt-Johnstown Soccer Field (Home). Sponsored by Rotaract.
- 3:00 PM: Eric Dittelman, Mentalist. Sponsored by the Pitt-Johnstown Program Board. An America's Got Talent semi-finalist, Dittelman blends mind-reading with stand-up comedy and has appeared on Ellen and Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
- 4:00 PM: Homecoming Coronation. Featuring Dance Ensemble and UPJ Cheer performances.
- 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM: PJ's Cafe Dinner. Students may use a guest swipe for one guest during the meal, or credit cards can be used to pay onsite.
- 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM: Party on the Square featuring DJ Zay Brick. Sponsored by the Pitt-Johnstown Program Board. Tournament-style games and inflatables, snacks, fire pits, DJ music, and the announcement of the club winners.
Sunday, October 18
- 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM: PJ's Cafe Brunch. Students may use a guest swipe for one guest during the meal, or credit cards can be used to pay onsite.
- 2:30 PM: Men's Hockey Game at 1st Summit Arena.
- 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM: PJ's Cafe Dinner. Students may use a guest swipe for one guest during the meal, or credit cards can be used to pay onsite.
Notes
PJ's Cafe hours reflect Dining Services' standard schedule and are subject to change. Confirm at dineoncampus.com/upj. Home athletic contests and times are subject to change per Pitt-Johnstown Athletics' official schedule. All other events are as provided for Homecoming Weekend planning.
Go Mountain Cats!