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.
Wednesday – SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
Kona Ice Truck at the College of Education
12:30 p.m.
Location: College of Education
Host: College of Education
Open to the Public (No RSVP Needed)
College of Health Sciences Gold Nugget Ceremony
4 to 6 p.m.
Location: Health Sciences and Nursing Building, Curlin Plaza
Host: College of Health Sciences
Private Event (By Invitation Only)
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
college of nursing gold nugget breakfast reception
7:30 to 9 a.m.
Location: Health Sciences and Nursing Building, 2nd Floor Terrace
Host: College of Nursing
Private Event (By Invitation Only)
Golden Grads Reunion: Welcome Meet & Greet Breakfast
(Class of 1976 Only)
8 to 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 to 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
College of Liberal Arts Gold Nugget Breakfast Reception
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Union East Building, Tomás Rivera Conference Center (TRCC), 3rd Floor
Host: College of Liberal Arts
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
Woody L. Hunt College of Business Outstanding Alumni Reception
4:30 p.m.
Location: El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center (EPNGCC)
Host: Woody L. Hunt College of Business
UBAN Meet and Greet - Welcome Reception
(UTEP Black Alumni Network)
6:30 to 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
College of Science Gold Nugget Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Location: Geology Building, Geology Reading Room
Host: College of Science
Private Event (By Invitation Only)
College of Education Gold Nugget Breakfast
9 a.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn El Paso/University
Host: College of Education
Private Event (By Invitation Only)
Homecoming Kick-off Brunch/Raffle
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Kelly Hall Building
Host: Extended University
Private Event (By Invitation Only)
CECE Alumni Homecoming Luncheon
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Chemistry and Computer Science Building Courtyard
Host: Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering
CECE alumni are invited. For more information, contact Sasha Minjarez at sminjarez@utep.edu
Lunch and Lead
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center (EPNGCC)
Host: Woody L. Hunt College of Business
Private Event (By Invitation Only)
Golden Grads Luncheon
(Celebrating the Classes of 1976 and Earlier)
11:30 a.m.
Location: Union East Building, Tomás Rivera Conference Center (TRCC), 3rd Floor
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 to 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 to 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 to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Union East Building, Templeton Suite, Room 313
Cost: Included in UBAN Package ($125)
Host: UTEP Black Alumni Network
Homecoming Pregame Party
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Glory Field, 236 Glory Road, 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
