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 gather and celebrate all of 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.

Homecoming Highlights

Day of Service — Lend a hand during this time for our students, faculty, and staff to give back to the community. Learn more.
Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences 5K Fun Run/Walk — Enjoy time with friends.
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 — Join us for an evening of great music, dancing, prizes, and refreshments after the football game.
Alumni Mass and Brunch - Join us for a family Mass with brunch following on the last day of Homecoming!

2026 Homecoming Schedule

10:00 AM: Monday Morning Mission (Lumen Vitae University Center Lower Living Room)
4:30 PM: Homecoming Family Mass and Meal (Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel and the Crow’s Nest Campus Restaurant)
7:00 PM: Captains vs. Crew (McDowell Activity Center)

6:00 PM: Volleyball vs. University of Jamestown (McDowell Activity Center)
8:00 PM: The Marauders Gauntlet (Founders Hall)

8:00 AM: Day of Service Candlelight Mass and Commissioning (McDowell Activity Center)
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM: Day of Service Projects (Bismarck/Mandan Service Locations)
5:30 PM: Homecoming Feast (The Crow’s Nest Campus Restaurant)
7:00 PM: Homecoming Coronation & Dessert Social (Founders Hall)

7:00 PM: Hockey vs. University of Jamestown (Starion Sports Complex Schwan Cadillac Rink)

10:00 AM: Convocation (Butler Auditorium)
4:30 PM: Battle of the Barracks (Apple Creek)
5:00 PM: Swimming & Diving vs. University of Jamestown (BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center)
5:30 PM: Alumni Recognition and Hall of Fame Banquet Social and Dinner (invitation only)
6:00 PM: Volleyball vs. University of Sioux Falls (McDowell Activity Center)

9:00 AM: Homecoming 5K, registration begins at 8:30 AM at the Fieldhouse
11:00 AM: Volleyball vs. Southwest Minnesota State University (McDowell Activity Center)
11:00 AM: 11th Annual Dean Walker Memorial Throwdown (MDU Resources Community Bowl)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Homecoming Tailgating (MDU Resources Community Bowl)
2:00 PM: Football vs. University of Jamestown (MDU Resources Community Bowl)
5:00 PM: Alumni Social (Location TBD)
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Homecoming Celebration featuring Asher (Bismarck Event Center Exhibit Hall A)

9:00 AM: Homecoming Alumni Mass (Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel)
10:30 AM: Homecoming Brunch (The Crow's Nest Campus Restaurant)

Queen Anna Havelka and King Theodore Paul Kariuki and their 2025 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.