Open to All
Celebrate Homecoming at the First-Year Family Breakfast
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
University Hall, 7th Floor Conference Center
Kick off Homecoming with a special breakfast just for first-year families! Students should talk with their parents, guardians, or family members to ensure their group is registered. Registration for the breakfast is managed through the Montclair Family Portal (CampusESP), and a parent, guardian or family member must log in to complete the process.
This breakfast is a wonderful chance to connect with other first-year families, meet students and staff, and be part of the Homecoming excitement. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome as long as space allows. Please note that students cannot register themselves directly, registration must be completed by a parent, guardian, or family member through the family portal.
Register for the Family Breakfast!
Field Hockey vs Christopher Newport
11 a.m.
Sprague Field
Annual Alumni Baseball Game
12 p.m.
Yogi Berra Stadium
Join us for an Alumni Baseball Game! You do not have to play to come join in the fun! Email lorberd@montclair.edu to participate. After the game, join us at 3:30pm for the Athletics Garage Party! A great chance to reconnect, catch up, and celebrate with fellow alumni with free food and drink! RSVP is needed for the garage party by using this link.
Join Award-Winning Broadcaster Steve Adubato ‘80 in Conversation with President Koppell for a Taping of “Think Tank with Steve Adubato”
12-1 p.m. (Guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes before showtime.)
College of Communication and Media, Presentation Hall
Come be part of the studio audience for a timely conversation between Emmy Award winning broadcaster Steve Adubato, PhD and Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell as they cover topics ranging from the importance of bold leadership to the state of American media to the role of Universities in fostering a civically engaged populace. This conversation will be produced to air on PBS’s “Think Tank with Steve Adubato” by a student production team from Montclair’s College of Communication and Media. Adubato is a proud Red Hawk who graduated from Montclair in 1980 with his Bachelor of Science, where he majored in Political Science. Join us for stimulating and entertaining dialogue with two of New Jersey’s thought leaders while experiencing the excitement of television production.
University Galleries Exhibition: The Age of Black Metal by Afrotectopia
12-1 p.m.
George Segal Gallery
Black Metal originated as a kitchen table art book that pushes the boundaries of space travel, science fiction, speculative design, Black culture, art, technology, and spirituality. The book emerged from an Afrotectopia-led incubator, in collaboration with MIT Media Lab’s Space Exploration Initiative and NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program. The project features contributions from artists Jordan Caldwell, Kordae Jatafa Henry, Jeremy Kamal, and Ari Melenciano.
The Age of Black Metal builds upon the foundational ideas of the book and translates the text into a fully immersive experience for visitors to explore each conceptual chapter–from metaphysical training manuals, botanical consciousness, and self-alignment protocols–through participatory installations. The exhibition is set centuries in the future, imagining a timeline where society has been profoundly shaped by the principles of Black Metal. Ultimately, visitors will not only bear witness to the societal effects of Black Metal, but also leave transformed in some way.
The Age of Black Metal invites all to imagine the futures that Black culture can build, if given space to expand without limit. The exhibition is on view, September 23 – December 14, 2025.
University Galleries Exhibition: Kids Art Corner
12-1 p.m.
George Segal Gallery
Drop in for children’s activities exploring the current exhibition. Ages 5 – 10. Guardian attendance is required. Admission is free and open to the public.
Campus Tour
12 and 1 p.m.
Cole Hall
Admissions ambassadors will host walking tours of campus for alumni and families. First stop – Cole Hall!
Mainstage/Student Performances
12-4 p.m.
Amphitheater
Enjoy the DJ and featured performances, demonstrations and interactive presentations at the mainstage located at the historic amphitheater.
- 12 p.m. – WMSC’s Live Music Showcase Spectacular!
Enjoy an enchanting collection of live music performances by talented local bands, thoughtfully curated and proudly presented by the acclaimed campus radio station, WMSC FM.
- 2 p.m. – Players Variety Show
Enjoy some acting, singing, dancing, and more brought to you by Players: A Programming Board of the SGA.
- 3 p.m. – Homecoming Talent Showcase
Come see student groups perform skits!
Street Fair
12-4 p.m.
Chapin Drive & Alumni Green
Alumni, students, families and our community are invited to gather for a street fair! Enjoy music and activities including face painting, balloon art, food concessions, sweets, carnival rides, photo booths and inflatables. School and Department information tables will be stationed here for you to learn more about the exciting happenings at Montclair. Look for tables featuring information about joining alumni networking groups – Black Alumni Advisory Council (BAAC), Bloomfield College Alumni Network, EOF Alumni, Hispanic/Latiné Alumni Network (HLAN), Recent Alumni Network (RAN) and Women’s Initiative Network (WIN). There will be fun for the little ones too.
Theater: Til Death Do Us Part? A Fundraiser for the EOF Book Fund
1 p.m. & 4 p.m. (guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes before showtime)
Studio 1200, Enter through “Life Hall” at The College of Communication and Media
$20.00 general admission – all proceeds benefit the EOF Book Fund
Til Death Do Us Part? chronicles the tumultuous relationship of a young African-American couple as they struggle with love, commitment and compromise. This is a two-character play, written by Dr. Daniel Jean ‘00, Associate Provost, Former EOF Director, offers the audience a realistic illustration of the many obstacles facing young lovers as they attempt to stay committed to their vows. This play is directed by Associate Professor Charles Burks, BA Theatre Studies Program and runs for 63 minutes. Please Note: Adult themes are present in the play.
Women’s Soccer vs New Jersey City University
1 p.m.
Soccer Park
$6.00 – Adults (over 12) / $3.00 – Veterans & Children (under 12) / Free for anyone with a Montclair State University ID. *Cash Only!*
Homecoming Tailgate
3-7 p.m.
Lot 7
Enjoy craft beer, food trucks, wine, music and tailgate games and celebrate school spirit as we get ready for kick off and watch the game! Beer, wine, cider, seltzer and food truck concessions will be available for optional purchase.
Red Hawk Sports Network’s “Game Day” Live Broadcast
4:30-5 p.m.
Sprague Field, Endzone
Watch student broadcasters from the Red Hawk Sports Network as they host a live Game Day broadcast as they break down the upcoming big game, interview Montclair coaches and athletes, and talk all things Red Hawk Sports. After you see them in person, you can watch this show and the student-led broadcast of the homecoming football game on the RHSN’s YouTube channel, your home for Montclair sports.
Football vs Wilkes University
5 p.m.
Sprague Field
$10.00 – General Admission / $5.00 – Alumni Discount (Online Only*) / Free for anyone with a Montclair State University ID.
Special halftime show by our student organizations!
*Please Note: All online tickets must be picked up at the Alumni Welcome Tent by 4 p.m. All tickets purchased day of will be cash only and $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids, senior citizens and veterans.
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Alumni Welcome Tent
12-4 p.m.
Tent Outside Cole Hall
Gather with fellow alumni, sign in and pick up your alumni welcome gift. Check out the schedule for the day and learn about your alumni benefits.
Alumni BBQ
1-4 p.m.
Historic Quad (in front of Freeman, Russ and Chapin Halls)
$25.00 – Adults / $15.00 – Children over two / $35.00 – Walk-in
Calling all alumni and their guests! Join fellow graduates for the signature alumni event of the day. Enjoy a BBQ lunch, craft beer, music, games, fun for the kids, seeing old friends – and making new ones! Celebrate school spirit and show your Red Hawk pride as we get ready for kick off! Ticket Includes food, two drink tickets and a $5.00 donation to The Fund for Montclair State University.
Athletics: Alumni Swimming and Diving Meet
2-4 p.m.
Panzer Athletic Center, Pool
Members of the current and prior teams come together for their annual reunion celebration. Open to alumni swimmers, divers & their families.
