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Homecoming & Family Weekend

October 24-25, 2025

Homecoming and Family Weekend at Tiffin University is a time-honored tradition that brings together alumni, students, families and the University community to celebrate Dragon pride. Whether you’re revisiting campus or experiencing it for the first time, this weekend is all about celebrating the connections and traditions that make TU special. Don’t miss out – and join us for an unforgettable celebration!

Registration is now closed. We will see you there!

2025 Weekend Official Agenda

download the full agenda here

Events below that require registration are noted by *.

friday, october 24

Homecoming Open House and Legacy Visit Day at 9 a.m.*
Do you have a child or family member interested in officially becoming a Dragon? Join us for a special Homecoming Open House and Legacy Visit Day.

LIFE@TU – TU Lifelong Learning Program at 10 a.m. to noon
Tiffin University’s LIFE@TU program offers not-for-credit learning opportunities for alumni and community members. The cost is $12 cash at the door. For information on becoming a LIFE member please visit tiffin.edu/life@tu.
Location: Osceola Theatre, Gillmor Student Center

Hospitality Table at 3 to 5 p.m.
Stop in the Gillmor Student Center to grab a bag of Blazin’ BBQ Ballreich’s chips, cup of coffee or hot chocolate and the weekend’s agenda.
Location: Gillmor Lobby, Gillmor Student Center

Campus Tours at 3 to 5 p.m.*
How long has it been since you have been back on campus? Would you like to see the new Center for Innovation and Learning? Meet us in the Gillmor Lobby for a campus tour. Tours will leave at 3 and 4 p.m.
Location: Gillmor Lobby, Gillmor Student Center

Alumni Awards at 5 p.m.*
Return to TU to celebrate our Alumni Award recipients! Congratulations to Denny ‘68 and Gail ‘68 Foos, Alumni Achievement, Bryce Riggs ‘20, Young Alumni Achievement and Tracy Almanson ‘90, Alumni Service.
Location: Mercy-Health Atrium, Center for Science and Technology

Volleyball Hype Party at 5 p.m.
Alumni, parents, friends and students are invited to a hype event before the volleyball game! Join us for food, fun and music and then head to the game to cheer for the Dragons!
Location: Gillmor Student Center

Volleyball Game – TU Dragons vs. Lake Erie College at 7 p.m.*
Come cheer on the volleyball team as they take on Lake Erie College. Tickets to the game are FREE with pre-registration. Without pre-registration, tickets will cost $10 and will need to be
purchased at the ticket table.
Location: Gillmor Gym, Gillmor Student Center

Choir & Vocal Groups Concert at 7 p.m.
Location: Marion Center

saturday, october 25

Hospitality Table at 9 a.m. to Noon
Stop in the Gillmor Student Center to grab a bag of Blazin’ BBQ Ballreich’s chips, cup of coffee or hot chocolate and the weekend’s agenda.
Location: Gillmor Lobby, Gillmor Student Center

Campus Tours at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.*
Meet us in the Gillmor Lobby for a campus tour. Tours will leave on the hour at 9 or 10 a.m.
Location: Gillmor Lobby, Gillmor Student Center

30th Annual Hall of Fame Brunch & Induction Ceremony at 9:30 a.m.*
Congratulations to our Hall of Fame Inductees!

  • Lonny Allen (coach/administrator)
  • Jeremy Lee (cross country/track and field)
  • Jessica Bombard (women’s lacrosse)
  • Kevin Christman (men’s wrestling)
  • Andrea (Bader) Sanders (track and field)
  • Jessica (Stowers) Stiffler (volleyball)

Registration and pre-payment are required.
Location: Marion Center, 235 Miami St. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with the program beginning promptly at 10 a.m.

Downtown Tiffin Annual Halloween Parade at 10 a.m.
Bring your costumes (and buckets to collect candy!) to the annual Downtown Tiffin Halloween Parade.
Location: Parade starts on South Washington Street at St. Joseph Catholic Church

Lunch in Cole Dining Hall at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cole Dining Hall is open to our alumni and our TU families. Enjoy delicious offerings from the grill like the Dragon Burger, Green & Gold Chicken, a mac and cheese bar, salad bar, pizza and assorted desserts. The cost is $10 and cash/card is accepted at the door.
Location: Cole Dining Hall, Gillmor Student Center

Football pregame events at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Tiffin Frost-Kalnow Stadium, 300 S. Monroe St., Tiffin

Pre-game events include:

  • GREEN & GOLD FEST – Gather in the lower parking lot for a festival celebration with fall treats, food trucks, games and entertainment for all ages. Activities include inflatables, an obstacle course, TU merchandise sales and more! Costumes welcome!
  • Introduction of the Homecoming Court
  • Gridiron Club Tent – Current members of the TU Football Gridiron Club are invited to a tent on the track to enjoy the football game.
  • Tiffin Society Tent – Current members of the Tiffin Society are invited to a VIP tent with great field views to enjoy the football game.
  • Band and Choir Alumni Join Current Students – Choir alumni are invited to join TU Choir for the Alma Mater and the National Anthem. Band alumni are invited to join members of the TU Marching Band for the fight song.

Football Game – TU Dragons vs. Ashland University at 1 p.m.*
Tickets to the game are FREE with pre-registration. Without preregistration, tickets will cost $10 and will need to be purchased at the ticket booth.
Halftime activities include the introduction and recognition of the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees and performances by the TU Marching Band and Choir with special alumni guests.
Location: Tiffin Frost-Kalnow Stadium, 300 South Monroe St., Tiffin

Men’s Soccer Game – TU Dragons vs. Ashland University at 1 p.m.
Alumni Appreciation Day! First 100 fans get a free t-shirt! Come cheer on the men’s soccer team as they take on Ashland University.
Location: Paradiso Athletic Complex, 2375 W County Rd 26, Tiffin

Volleyball Game – TU Dragons vs. Ursuline College at 6 p.m.*
Volleyball alumni are invited to be recognized before the match and then will be hosted in Carmella’s Hospitality Suite. Tickets to the game are FREE with pre-registration. Without preregistration, tickets will cost $10 and will need to be purchased at the ticket table.
Location: Gillmor Gym, Gillmor Student Center

Night of Champions at 6 p.m.*
Celebrate the champions of Tiffin past and present, and look toward the future. This night promises to offer entertainment, raffles, silent and live auctions, delicious food, drinks, exciting games and activities, all to continue to fund championship programs in the future. Registration and pre-payment are required.
Location: Heminger Center

Reception and Live Music by TU students and alumni from 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Location: The Renaissance of Tiffin

Additional Information…

Hotel accommodations are very limited. When calling, reference “Tiffin University Friends and Family Discount.”

The Exchange – 1888 Apparel & Post

Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Closed on Sunday)

Stop in to The Exchange all weekend long to grab your new TU Gear. Be sure to ask for your 10% alumni discount!

The Wall Street Pub & Grille (corner of Miami and Wall). They will be running alumni specials all weekend long.

Friday: 11 a.m. to midnight, Saturday: 11 a.m. to midnight

Pfeiffer Library: Visit the historical archives in Pfeiffer Library to see your yearbook, past issues of the Tystenac, and other memorabilia. Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday: schedule an appointment by calling 419.448.3435

DISCOVER TIFFIN!

Discover Tiffin! When was the last time you visited Tiffin, Ohio and downtown Tiffin? On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., take a self-guided walking tour of all the new shops and restaurants in downtown Tiffin. Many will have Dragon specials! 

Location: Downtown Tiffin, S. Washington St. 

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