Homecoming at Grand View

Student Sidewalk Painting (Grand View students only)
All day | Green Space 

Wine with President Keck
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Location to be determined

Homecoming Chapel
11:00 a.m. | Luther Memorial Church
Attend chapel for an uplifting Homecoming inspired message with guest speaker President Rachelle Keck.

Viking Lunch
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Plaza View Room, Henning Student Center
Join fellow Grand View retirees and friends for lunch and hear from current faculty about the latest GV updates. Price including tax is $7.31.

Bingo Night
7:00 p.m. | Speed Lyceum, Henning Student Center
Alumni and students are invited to enjoy a free bingo night filled with prizes and fun hosted by GV United.

Grand Views 130: Then. Now. Next.
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Speed Lyceum, Henning Student Center
For 130 years, Grand View University has evolved through changing generations, challenges, and ideas. This year’s ted-talk event explores: what shaped us, what defines us today, and what will carry us into the future. All are welcome to attend. $5 staff and faculty dinner in the dining center. Learn more about Grand Views

Drinks & Hymns
5:30 p.m. | Lykke Center, Luther Memorial Church
A gathering for spirited singing of sacred songs and more. Free local brew and root beer on tap. This family-friendly event is hosted by Campus Ministry and Luther Memorial Church. Bring your voice, your I.D., and your friends!

1896 Club Dinner
5:30 p.m. Social Hour, 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program | Carlson Commons, Henning Student Center
An annual dinner celebration that thanks our 1896 Club donors, recognizes the annual alumni awards, and welcomes the reunion class of 1976.

Fall Visit Day
1:00 p.m. -  3:30 p.m. | Henning Student Center
Visit Grand View’s campus during our Fall Visit Day! During this visit day, you will learn more about the admissions and financial aid process, have the opportunity to meet with faculty in your intended major, and hear from a panel of students and staff about what it’s like to attend Grand View. We also encourage you to attend Homecoming week festivities after your visit! Learn more

Men's Wrestling Annual Alumni Practice
4:00 p.m. | Viking Events Center (3839 E 14th St, Des Moines)
Wrestling alumni and families are invited back to the mats to watch or take part in practice. All are welcome to attend the Homecoming Festival after practice.

Cheer & Dance Kids Clinic
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Speed Lyceum, Henning Student Center
Kindergarten through 5th grade boys and girls have the opportunity to learn a dance and three cheers from the Grand View Cheer and Dance teams to perform during the Homecoming Festival.

Homecoming Festival
5:00 p.m. | Grand Central Plaza*
Free family fun for all ages at this outdoor festival. Live music, food trucks, balloon artist, cash bar, and more. *Alternate location Henning Student Center in event of inclement weather

Football Tailgate
8:00 a.m. | Maple Street Baptist Church parking lot (south of Duke Williams Stadium)

Viking Bags Tournament
9:00 a.m. | Maple Street Baptist Church parking lot (south of Duke Williams Stadium)
Grab a partner and try your luck at being crowned the 2026 Homecoming Bags Tournament Champions! Register

Cheer Team Alumni Practice
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Johnson Wellness Center, Field House
Alumni, family, and friends are invited to attend and participate in the open practice. the team will also debut their halftime performance. Please RSVP to Coach Penelope Olsen at polsen @ grandview.edu.

Dance Visit Day
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Johnson Wellness Center, Sisam Arena
High school and transfer students are invited to visit Grand View to learn gameday material and learn from two local studio directors and attend the Homecoming football game! Register

Football vs. Clarke University
12:00 p.m. | Duke Williams Stadium (1591 E. University Ave, Des Moines)
Tickets available at the gate ($5 adult/$3 child)

Men’s Soccer vs. Culver Stockton College (Mo.)
4:00 p.m. | James W. Cownie Soccer Complex (2600 Hartford Ave, Des Moines)

Athletic Awards Dinner
5:00 p.m. Social Hour, 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Program | Carlson Commons, Henning Student Center
Hall of Fame inductees and alumni athletic award winners are recognized during this annual celebration.

Worship Service
10:00 a.m. | Luther Memorial Church
Luther Memorial Church invites all alumni, friends and students for an uplifting Homecoming message.

Softball Alumni Game
10:00 a.m. | Luhrs Athletic Complex
Softball alumni game followed by GV intersquad scrimmage. RSVP to alumni @ grandview.edu.