Homecoming
HEAR THE Roar
JANUARY 26 – 31
A frenzy of Mastodon sports. Fun games and events to give students a boost of excitement. Cool giveaways galore. It’s time for Homecoming - a week-long celebration of school spirit! There’s something for everyone, and don’t miss out on the homecoming game on Saturday, January 31 at Memorial Coliseum!
Athletics Schedule
Don’t miss any of the action!
Cheer on the Dons and score giveaways all week long. Keep an eye on the Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics Facebook for giveaway details.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
January 27 | 7 p.m. | Gates Sports Center
Dons vs. Robert Morris
Giveaway: winter hat
MEN’S BASKETBALL
January 28 | 7 p.m. | Gates Sports Center
Dons vs. Oakland
Giveaway: T-shirt
January 31 | 1 p.m. | Memorial Coliseum
Dons vs. Robert Morris
Giveaway: $10 food voucher (pre-game) & custom PFW hoodie (post game)
Student Events and Activities
One Mastodon-sized week of fun!
Monday, January 26 | TBD | Fieldhouse
All students and staff are invited to form a team and take part in this annual Homecoming tradition. Every registered team will receive two pizzas, so come hungry and ready for fun.
Compete for glory. The winning team members will each take home their own champion trophy. Gather your crew, bring your best game, and get ready to battle for the title.
Register as a team or free agent on Fusion Play. Registration will open on January 12
Monday, January 26 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Classic Ballroom
Showcase your student organization or see what is available to you! This event is a great opportunity for orgs to connect with potential new members and for students to find a home in the Herd!
Tuesday, January 27 | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Walb First Floor Hallway
Come compete against our student athletes in yard games and earn a winter scarf. The scarf will pair perfectly with the winter hat that is the basketball game giveaway on Tuesday evening.
Wednesday, January 28 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Fieldhouse
Join us in the fieldhouse of a basketball tailgate! You can enjoy food from local food trucks and compete against you friends in yard games. This event will lead into the Men's Basketball game next door in Gates!
First 100 students to check in will receive $12 in food vouchers.
Thursday, January 29 | 8 - 11 a.m. | Kettler Hall First Floor Lobby
Stop by Kettler to be filled with Mastodon spirit and breakfast food! Dine of a variety of options and breakfast mocktails!
Thursday, January 29 | 7 p.m. | Classic Ballroom
An SAB classic during Homecoming week? Heck yes! Take your chances at 10 rounds of Bingo called by Mastodon Royalty.
Friday, January 30 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Fieldhouse
It's Friday, which means it is a great day to be a Don. What better reason to celebrate? Join us in the Fieldhouse for a fun giveaway, activities, and a french fry bar with all the toppings!
Friday, January 30 | 7 p.m. | Recital Hall
This event will consist of teams who will perform for up to 2 minutes, lip syncing and dancing their hearts out to one song or a mix of songs. The winner will take home a trophy honoring them as THE Dons on the Mic & Fresh Ideas vouchers
Homecoming court
Become Mastodon Royalty
Application to apply for homecoming court will open January 9th. Link will be posted at that time.
Criteria:
- A full-time or part-time Purdue University Fort Wayne student for the Spring 2026 semester
- Completed at least 12 credit hours
- Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum of a 2.0 GPA for the most recent semester completed
- Be on good standing with the university
Department door decorating competition
Show us your school spirit.
Register below for the Homecoming Door Decorating Competition. There will be two categories - departments and individuals. ONE door per registration! If you are registering as a department, please include ONE door that will be decorated within your unit. If you are also registering as an individual, please complete an additional registration for a different door.
Registration will be open until Thursday, January 22
Judging will take place on Tuesday, January 27 & Wednesday, January 28
We hope that all doors are completed by end of the day on Monday, January 26 so that we can capture their beauty for judging and socials during the week!
