Be Part of UTEP's Spirit during Homecoming!
Let’s celebrate! UTEP Homecoming is a great opportunity for everyone to engage the community with the University. There will be something fun for everyone to take part in during Homecoming week.
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Golden Grads Reunion: Welcome Meet & Greet Breakfast
(Class of 1976 Only)
8–9 a.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn El Paso/University, Del Norte Ballroom, 111 W University Ave, El Paso, TX 79902
Cost: $25 à la carte
Host: UTEP Alumni Association
Class of 1976 Package Registration Class of 1976 À la Carte Registration
Golden Grads Reunion: Shuttled Campus Tour
(Class of 1976 Only)
9:15–11:45 a.m.
Location: Departs from Hilton Garden Inn El Paso/University, 111 W University Ave, El Paso, TX 79902
Cost: $20 à la carte
Host: UTEP Alumni Association
Class of 1976 Package Registration Class of 1976 À la Carte Registration
Homecoming Pep Rally
Noon
Location: Centennial Plaza
Cost: Free
Host: UTEP Student Affairs and Alumni Association
* Golden Grads Reunion Attendees: Please use the Golden Grads registration links to RSVP
* UBAN Reunion Attendees: Please use UBAN registration links to RSVP
UBAN Meet and Greet - Welcome Reception
(UTEP Black Alumni Network)
6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn El Paso/University, Del Norte Ballroom, 111 W University Ave, El Paso, TX 79902
Cost: Included in UBAN Package ($125)
Host: UTEP Black Alumni Network
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 25, 2026
Golden Grads Luncheon
(Celebrating the Classes of 1976 and Earlier)
11:30 a.m.
Location: Union Building, 3rd floor, Tomas Rivera Conference Center (TRCC)
Cost: $40 à la carte
Host: UTEP Alumni Association
Class of 1976 Package Registration Class of 1976 À la Carte Registration Classes of 1975 and Earlier Registration
UBAN Reunion BBQ and Networking Event
(UTEP Black Alumni Network)
Noon–3 p.m.
Location: McCall Neighborhood Center, 3231 Wyoming Ave., El Paso, TX 79903
Cost: Included in UBAN Package ($125)
Host: UTEP Black Alumni Network
UBAN Game Night
(UTEP Black Alumni Network)
6–10 p.m.
Location: McCall Neighborhood Center, 3231 Wyoming Ave., El Paso, TX 79903
Cost: Included in UBAN Package ($125)
Host: UTEP Black Alumni Network
Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner
(Cocktail Attire)
6:30 p.m.
Location: Don Haskins Center
Cost: Varied
Host: UTEP Alumni Association
Purchase Tickets Learn More About Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Learn More About Gold Nugget Award Recipients
* Award recipients should contact Jenny Lo, jklo2@utep.edu, for special ticket assistance.
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
UBAN Roundtable Summit
(UTEP Black Alumni Network)
9–10:30 a.m.
Location: UTEP Union Bldg. East, Templeton Suite Rm. 313
Cost: Included in UBAN Package ($125)
Host: UTEP Black Alumni Network
Homecoming Pregame Party
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: Kidd Field, Randolph Dr, El Paso, TX 79902
Cost: $30 adults, $15 kids
Host: UTEP Alumni Association
* Golden Grads Reunion Attendees: Please use the Golden Grads registration links to purchase tickets
* UBAN Reunion Attendees: Please use UBAN registration links to purchase tickets
Homecoming Football Game
UTEP Miners vs. Oregon State Beavers
Kickoff at 7 p.m.
Location: Sun Bowl Stadium, 2701 Sun Bowl Dr, El Paso, TX 79902
Cost: Varied
Host: UTEP Athletics
Purchase Season Tickets Individual Ticket Sales—Starting August 3
* Golden Grads Reunion Attendees: Please use the Golden Grads registration links to purchase tickets
* UBAN Reunion Attendees: Please use UBAN registration links to purchase tickets
