Celebrating Lumberjack spirit
Homecoming connects NAU to the community as we welcome returning alumni to enjoy a week of campus events and activities.
Join us for events happening on campus
Alumni events
We’re excited to welcome you back home! Reconnect with your friends and classmates and share your Lumberjack pride during the Homecoming celebration. Be sure to tag your Homecoming photos with #NAUHomecoming throughout the week.
Tuesday, October 22
NAU Downtown Night Out | Downtown | 4 – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 23
Dedicatee Banquet | Ashurst Auditorium | 6 p.m. | Purchase tickets
Thursday, October 24
Women’s Volleyball vs Northern Colorado | Rolle Activity Center | 6:30 p.m. | Purchase tickets
Friday, October 25
Women’s Soccer vs Weber State | Lumberjack Stadium | 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 26
Café au Louie – Alumni Breakfast | 1899 Bar & Grill | 9:30 a.m. | Purchase tickets
Homecoming Parade | Campus perimeter | 11:30 a.m.
Tailgate| Skydome parking lot | 1 p.m.
Football vs Portland State| Skydome | 4 p.m. | Purchase tickets
Sunday, October 27
Women’s Soccer vs Idaho State | Lumberjack Stadium | 1 p.m.
Student events
Celebrate with your fellow Lumberjacks during Homecoming week, the most spirited time of the year! Be sure to tag your Homecoming photos with #NAUHomecoming throughout the week.
Monday, October 21
Make It Monday | Union Point | 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 22
NAU Downtown Night Out | Downtown | 4 – 7 p.m.
Ultimate Lumberjack Challenge | Union Point | 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 23
Dedicatee Banquet | Ashurst Auditorium | 6 p.m. | Purchase tickets
Thursday, October 24
Women’s Volleyball vs Northern Colorado | Rolle Activity Center | 6:30 p.m. | Free to NAU students with ID
Traditions Day Chili Cook-off | Central quad | 6 p.m.
Traditions Day Pep Rally and Bonfire | Central quad | 7 p.m.
Friday, October 25
Carnival | University Union pedway/P11 | 4 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs Weber State | Lumberjack Stadium | 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 26
Flannels and Flapjacks | Central quad | 8:30 a.m.
Homecoming Parade | Campus perimeter | 11:30 a.m.
Tailgate| Skydome parking lot | 1 p.m.
Football vs Portland State| Skydome | 4 p.m. | Free to NAU students with ID
Sunday, October 27
Women’s Soccer vs Idaho State | Lumberjack Stadium | 1 p.m.
Community events
Join us on campus for a variety of family-friendly events open to the public during the week-long Homecoming celebration. Be sure to tag your Homecoming photos with #NAUHomecoming throughout the week.
Tuesday, October 22
NAU Downtown Night Out | Downtown | 4 – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 23
Dedicatee Banquet | Ashurst Auditorium | 6 p.m. | Purchase tickets
Thursday, October 24
Women’s Volleyball vs Northern Colorado | Rolle Activity Center | 6:30 p.m.| Purchase tickets
Friday, October 25
Women’s Soccer vs Weber State | Lumberjack Stadium | 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 26
Homecoming Parade | Campus perimeter | 11:30 a.m.
Tailgate| Skydome parking lot | 1 p.m.
Football vs Portland State| Skydome | 4 p.m. | Purchase tickets
Sunday, October 27
Women’s Soccer vs Idaho State | Lumberjack Stadium | 1 p.m.
Campus parade route
The annual Homecoming parade will take place on NAU’s campus on Saturday, Oct. 26, with free parking and shuttle service.
Enter your float
The Blue Key Honor Society invites students, staff, faculty, and community members on- and off- campus to participate in the 2019 NAU Homecoming parade. Show your Lumberjack spirit. Enter your own float in the parade!
2019 Dedicatee: Brandon Cruickshank
Congratulations to Brandon Cruickshank, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Cruickshank was voted the Homecoming Dedicatee by the student body. This time-honored tradition started in 1939 and recognizes a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated exceptional service for more than 10 years. Join in the celebration and purchase advance tickets for the Dedicatee Banquet.
The 120 Shirt
The new Homecoming shirt is available online! Made of 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, this high-quality shirt is sure to show your Lumberjack pride. And due to NAU’s 120th anniversary, this shirt will represent your school spirit in the coming celebrations.