
Celebrate homecoming with us! We’ll have events for the whole family and memories for every Bethel alum from 1947 to present!
Registration has closed. Don’t let that stop you from coming! If you would like to participate in any of our events, you can register in person the day of the event.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
“Into the Woods” Character Dinner and Show
“Into the Woods” Character Dinner and Show
November 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Dining Commons
Presidential Brunch
Presidential Brunch
November 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am at Wiekamp Athletic Center – Goodman Gynmasium
Women’s Basketball vs. Rochester Christian University
Women’s Basketball vs. Rochester Christian University
November 15, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm at Wiekamp Athletic Center – Gates Gymnasium
Hoops and Hot Dogs
Hoops and Hot Dogs
November 15, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm at Wiekamp Athletic Center
Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Xavier University (Ill.)
Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Xavier University (Ill.)
November 15, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm at Wiekamp Athletic Center – Gates Gymnasium
Homecoming: Alumni, Friends and Family Weekend
Homecoming: Alumni, Friends and Family Weekend
November 14, 2025 - November 15, 2025 at Bethel University
Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Dee McDonald
Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Dee McDonald
November 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am at Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center – Auditorium
Historical Presentation
Historical Presentation
November 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm at Taylor Memorial Log Chapel
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea
November 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm at Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center – Rotunda
“Into the Woods” Character Dinner and Show
“Into the Woods” Character Dinner and Show
November 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Dining Commons
Presidential Brunch
Presidential Brunch
November 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am at Wiekamp Athletic Center – Goodman Gynmasium
Women’s Basketball vs. Rochester Christian University
Women’s Basketball vs. Rochester Christian University
November 15, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm at Wiekamp Athletic Center – Gates Gymnasium
Hoops and Hot Dogs
Hoops and Hot Dogs
November 15, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm at Wiekamp Athletic Center
Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Xavier University (Ill.)
Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Xavier University (Ill.)
November 15, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm at Wiekamp Athletic Center – Gates Gymnasium
Homecoming: Alumni, Friends and Family Weekend
Homecoming: Alumni, Friends and Family Weekend
November 14, 2025 - November 15, 2025 at Bethel University
Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Dee McDonald
Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Dee McDonald
November 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am at Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center – Auditorium
Historical Presentation
Historical Presentation
November 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm at Taylor Memorial Log Chapel
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea
November 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm at Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center – Rotunda
FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, October 4
- 10 a.m. Alumni Chapel
- 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. President’s Lunch: Enjoy a catered lunch and hear from Bethel’s president, Dr. Barb Bellefeuille, and this year’s award recipients in the President’s Dining Room. Registration is $25 per person.
- Additional lunch options available in the Dining Commons, Sufficient Grounds and Heritage Meeting House (pay at the door)
- 5-7 p.m. Chicken Finger Friday in the Dining Commons
- 7-8 p.m. Worship Night – Spend the evening worshipping with your Bethel friends and family in the Everest-Rhorer Auditorium – FREE admission.
Saturday, October 5
- 9 a.m. Bethel Rise’n Run 5K – Race the sidewalks of Bethel’s campus with your family and friends and enjoy a sweet treat from our sponsor, Rise’n Roll, after the race! Registration is $10 per person.
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Basketball Reunion and Alumni Game – Join us for the intrasquad scrimmage at 10 a.m., alumni game at 11:15 a.m. and lunch at 12:30 p.m. – FREE admission
- 10-11 a.m. Dodgeball Reunion
- 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Dodgeball Open Gym
- 12-2 p.m. Y2K Era Reunion – Connect with friends over lunch on the patio behind the Dining Commons. Open to anyone at Bethel around Y2K. Tickets for lunch are:
- $5 if you pre-register
- $7.75 at the door for adults
- $5.75 at the door for children 10 and under
- Additional lunch options available in the Dining Commons, Sufficient Grounds and Heritage Meeting House (pay at the door)
- 1-4 p.m. Dodgeball Tournament – Find 5 of your closest friends, and sign up to see who will bring home the championship! Registration is $10 per person. All players will receive a tournament T-shirt.
- 4-6 p.m. Future Pilots Zone with activities for kids of all ages
- 4-6 p.m. Food Trucks
- 5 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. University of Saint Francis (Ind.) – FREE admission for alumni