Homecoming

Marauders fans cheering at a football game.

Celebrate What it Means to be a Marauder

Homecoming at Mary is a time for alumni, students, and fans to get together to celebrate all the things that make the University of Mary a special place. We encourage our alumni to return to campus to take part in events throughout the week and reconnect with classmates and professors, meet other alumni, and celebrate with the Marauders family.

2024 Homecoming: September 29 - October 6

Highlights

Day of Service — A time for our students to give back to the community. Learn More.
Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences 5K Fun Run/Walk — Enjoy time with friends. Sign up.
Homecoming Coronation — Celebrate the crowning of our Homecoming king and queen.
Homecoming Athletic Events — Cheer on the Marauders! Visit GoUMary.com for the list of events and ticket information.
Homecoming Celebration — After the football game, join us for an evening of great music, dancing, prizes, and refreshments.
Alumni Mass and Brunch - Join us for a family Mass with brunch following on the last day of Homecoming!

2024 Full Homecoming Schedule

2 - 4 pm: Clash of the Classes: a Sand Volleyball Tournament, Sand Volleyball Courts

10 am: Monday Morning Mission, Lumen Vitae University Center (LVUC) Lower Living Room
4:30 pm: Homecoming Family mass and meal, Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel and the Crow’s Nest Campus Restaurant
7 pm: Captains vs. Crew, McDowell Activity Center (MAC)

7 pm: The Marauders Gauntlet, Founders Hall

8 - 9:15 am: Day of Service Candlelight Mass and Commissioning, McDowell Activity Center (MAC)
9:30 am - 3:30 pm: Day of Service Projects, Bismarck/Mandan Service Locations
4:30 pm: Homecoming Coronation, Founders Hall
5:30 - 7 pm: Homecoming Feast, The Crow’s Nest Campus Restaurant
7 pm: Homecoming Hockey Game vs Minot State University, Starion Sports Complex

8 pm: The UMary Late Show, Lumen Vitae University Center (LVUC) Lower Living Room

10 am: Convocation, Butler Auditorium
5:30 pm: Alumni Recognition and Hall of Fame Banquet Social and Dinner, invitation only
6 pm: Homecoming Volleyball Game vs. Winona State, McDowell Activity Center (MAC)
8 pm: Battle of the Barracks, The Fieldhouse

8:30 am: Saint Gianna School of Health Science 5K Run/Walk
11 am - 2 pm: Homecoming Tailgating, MDU Resources Community Bowl
2 pm: Homecoming Football Game vs. Concordia University St. Paul, MDU Resources Community Bowl
5 pm: Marauders on Main, Start at Sideline’s Sports Bar; drawing at 8pm at Sideline’s Sports Bar
8 - 11 pm: Homecoming Celebration ft. Raynes, Bismarck Event Center

9 am: Homecoming & Alumni Mass, Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel
10 am - Noon: Complimentary Homecoming Brunch sponsored by UMary Alumni Association, The Crow’s Nest Campus Restaurant
1 pm: Homecoming Soccer Match vs. Augustana, MDU Resources Community Bowl

Queen Payton Miller and King Gabe Fanning and their 2023 Homecoming court with University of Mary President Monsignor James Shea at the coronation ceremony at Founders Hall.

Students participate in competitive games for prizes in Founders Hall at the annual Marauders Gauntlet event held during Homecoming Week.

A panel of judges enjoys the entertaining efforts of students on stage in Founders Hall as they compete for prizes at the Marauders Gauntlet school spirit event during Homecoming Week.

The student section cheers for the Marauders football team during the Homecoming game at the MDU Resources Community in Bismarck.

The Captains vs. Crews annual basketball game at the McDowell Activity Center pits the faculty and staff against the students in a fun, competitive contest.

Since 2014, the student-driven Day of Service has promoted community service and fostered servant leadership among students, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni.
More than 1,300 volunteers cover the Bismarck-Mandan communities and our satellite campuses with service projects to give back to their communities. It’s the largest one-day charitable service event in North Dakota.

The culmination of Homecoming Week takes place on Saturday, with the Marauders football team competing at the MDU Resources Community Bowl in Bismarck.