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.
Friday - September 18, 2026
Homecoming Court Pageant
7 p.m.
Location: Union Cinema, Union Building East, Room 109 (First Floor)
Host: Student Engagement and Leadership Center
Open to the Public
The UTEP Homecoming Court is a cherished tradition honoring outstanding students who embody Miner pride through leadership, service, involvement and commitment to the UTEP community.
Sunday - September 20, 2026
Miner Kickoff
6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Sun Bowl Stadium, 2701 Sun Bowl Dr.
Cost: Free
Host: Student Engagement and Leadership Center
Open to the Public
Miner Kickoff welcomes students to campus with an exciting evening of music, food, activities and Miner pride. The event brings the UTEP community together and kicks off an unforgettable Homecoming week.
Monday - September 21, 2026
Miner Morning Mania
5:30 to 7 a.m.
Location: Centennial Plaza
Cost: Free
Host: UTEP Marketing and Communications
Miner Morning Mania promotes UTEP Homecoming to our local media outlets. Join us early to show your Miner spirit and gear up for the best Homecoming week!
Homecoming Games
3 to 5 p.m.
Location: Centennial Plaza
Cost: Free
Host: Student Engagement and Leadership Center
Open to the Public
Homecoming Games bring the UTEP community together through friendly competition, teamwork and Miner pride. Student organizations participate in fun challenges and activities that celebrate school spirit and build Homecoming excitement!
Tuesday - September 22, 2026
Homecoming Games
3 to 5 p.m.
Location: Centennial Plaza
Cost: Free
Host: Student Engagement and Leadership Center
Open to the Public
Homecoming Games bring the UTEP community together through friendly competition, teamwork and Miner pride. Student organizations participate in fun challenges and activities that celebrate school spirit and build Homecoming excitement!
UTEP Volleyball - Student Appreciation Game
6 p.m.
Location: Memorial Gym, 101 W. Robinson Ave.
Cost: Various
Host: UTEP Athletics
Homecoming Games bring the UTEP community together through friendly competition, teamwork and Miner pride. Student organizations participate in fun challenges and activities that celebrate school spirit and build Homecoming excitement!
Wednesday – SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
Homecoming Alumni Welcome Hub
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Peter and Margaret de Wetter Center
Cost: Free
Host: Alumni Engagement
No RSVP Needed
The Homecoming Alumni Welcome Hub offers alumni and campus visitors a place to grab a refreshment, access maps and resources, cool off, and connect with staff for questions and assistance.
Kona Ice Truck at the College of Education
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: College of Education
Host: College of Education
Open to the Public (No RSVP Needed)
Homecoming Games
3 to 5 p.m.
Location: Centennial Plaza
Cost: Free
Host: Student Engagement and Leadership Center
Open to the Public
Homecoming Games bring the UTEP community together through friendly competition, teamwork and Miner pride. Student organizations participate in fun challenges and activities that celebrate school spirit and build Homecoming excitement!
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
Homecoming Alumni Welcome Hub
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Peter and Margaret de Wetter Center
Cost: Free
Host: Alumni Engagement
No RSVP Needed
The Homecoming Alumni Welcome Hub offers alumni and campus visitors a place to grab a refreshment, access maps and resources, cool off, and connect with staff for questions and assistance.
Homecoming Pep Rally
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Plaza
Cost: Free
Host: Student Engagement and Leadership Center
Open to the Public
Students, Faculty & Staff RSVP Alumni RSVP
The UTEP Homecoming Pep Rally brings students, alumni, faculty, staff and fans together to celebrate UTEP with energy, tradition and Miner pride. It’s a spirited event that builds excitement for Homecoming and unites the campus community.
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)
For more information, contact Susana Winebrenner at swinebrenner@utep.edu
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), Room 308 (Third Floor)
Host: College of Liberal Arts
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
(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
Homecoming Alumni Welcome Hub
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Peter and Margaret de Wetter Center
Cost: Free
Host: Alumni Engagement
No RSVP Needed
The Homecoming Alumni Welcome Hub offers alumni and campus visitors a place to grab a refreshment, access maps and resources, cool off, and connect with staff for questions and assistance.
College of Science Gold Nugget Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Location: Interdisciplinary Research Building (IDRB) Lobby
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)
UBAN's El Paso Black History bus Tour
(UTEP Black Alumni Network)
9 a.m. to Noon
Depart: Hilton Garden Inn El Paso/University
Cost: $15
Host: UTEP Black Alumni Network
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), Room 308 (Third 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
Game Night & Soul Food Dinner
(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
loya Engineering Gold Nugget Homecoming Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to Noon
Location: Union East Building, Tomás Rivera Conference Center (TRCC), Room 308 (Third Floor)
Host: Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering
Free Event
For more information, contact Christine Bonilla at cbonilla7@utep.edu
African American Studies/UBAN Roundtable Summit
(UTEP Black Alumni Network)
10 a.m. to Noon
Location: Union East Building, Templeton Suite, Room 313
Cost: Included in UBAN Package ($125)
Host: UTEP Black Alumni Network
UTEP Parent & Family Weekend
Noon – 3:20 p.m.
- Optional Campus Tour: 12 – 12:45 p.m.
- Arrival and Beverages: 12:45 – 1:15 p.m.
- Recent Graduate Success Stories: 1:15 – 2 p.m.
- Expo and Networking: 2 – 2:30 p.m.
- The Parent Journey: 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
- Final Connections: 3:15 – 3:20 p.m.
Location: Texas Western Hall
Cost: Free
Host: Parent and Family Association
We invite you to join us for Parent and Family Weekend, a special opportunity to experience UTEP alongside your Miner! Please contact familyservices@utep.edu for questions.
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 Tickets
- 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
Sunday - September 27, 2026
UTEP Soccer
1 p.m.
Location: University Field
Cost: Various
Host: UTEP Athletics
Open to the Public
