2025 Wildcat Homecoming Weekend Schedule
Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with campus spirit, reconnecting with friends and family, and celebrating all things SUNY Poly. You can purchase an all-inclusive pass (the first 100 people get a complimentary SUNY Poly draw-string bag) or select a' la carte. As always, SUNY Poly students are FREE! We can't wait to welcome alumni, students, families, faculty, staff and community members back to campus! If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (315) 792-7273 or at wildcathomecoming@sunypoly.edu. If you'd like to view photos from last year, please view SUNY Poly's Facebook page. 🐾
| Friday, September 19 |
Activity: F.X. Matt Brewery Tour #1
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: F.X. Matt Brewing Company
Price: $20/person (Current SUNY Poly students are free but must RSVP)
Description: Register for a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic FX Matt Brewing Company—home of Saranac! Discover the rich history of one of the oldest family-owned breweries in the United States, explore the brewing process from grain to glass, and sample a variety of locally crafted beverages (and soft drinks) in the 1888 Tavern. Registration for this tour is limited to 40. Transportation is not provided.
Participants: 25 (Max)
Activity: F.X. Matt Brewery Tour #2
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: F.X. Matt Brewing Company
Price: $20/person (Current SUNY Poly students are free but must RSVP)
Description: Register for a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic FX Matt Brewing Company—home of Saranac! Discover the rich history of one of the oldest family-owned breweries in the United States, explore the brewing process from grain to glass, and sample a variety of locally crafted beverages (and soft drinks) in the 1888 Tavern. Registration for this tour is limited to 40. Transportation is not provided.
Participants: 25 (Max)
Activity: The "Backlot" Bash
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Parking Lot S (Upper Lot of the Wildcat Field House)
Price: Free (Registration Highly Recommended)
Description: Join the Office of Residential Life and Housing for an ultimate and enjoyable afternoon filled with delicious snacks, exciting activities, outdoor games, and friendly competitive games. This is the perfect opportunity to relax, have fun, and connect with friends and neighbors while celebrating the weekend!
Activity: Wildcat Homecoming Weekend Kick-Off Celebration: Casino Night & Trivia
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Student Center
Price: $10/person (Current SUNY Poly students are free but must RSVP)
Description: Join us for an unforgettable Casino Night Celebration! Whether you're feeling lucky or just ready for some friendly fun, we've got something for everyone. Try your hand at Blackjack, Poker, and Roulette — no real money involved, just bragging rights and chances to win great prizes! Casino games not your thing? Put your Wildcat knowledge to the test during rounds of SUNY Poly-themed trivia — perfect for students, families, alumni, faculty/staff, and friends alike. Come dressed to impress and bring your Wildcat spirit!
Activity: Wildcat Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Harts Hill Inn (Whitesboro, NY)
Description: The Athletics Department will be honoring the legacy, achievements, and lasting impact of our most distinguished Wildcat athletes at the Wildcat Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This exclusive, invite-only event celebrates those who have left a lasting mark on SUNY Poly Athletics. The evening will include formal inductions, heartfelt reflections, and a tribute to the Wildcat spirit that continues to inspire generations. For further questions, please contact athletics at athletics@sunypoly.edu.
| Saturday, September 20 |
Activity: Wildcat Homecoming Breakfast: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Student Center, Multi-Purpose Room
Price: $25/person (Current SUNY Poly students are free but must RSVP)
Description: Join us for the Wildcat Breakfast, a special celebration honoring SUNY Poly alumni! We’ll recognize dedicated Alumni Ambassadors, present a Philanthropic Leadership Award, and celebrate a historic milestone with the Class of 1975—our first 50th reunion class. This meaningful event is open to all—everyone is welcome to register and attend. Come celebrate the legacy, leadership, and Wildcat pride that make SUNY Poly special! A full breakfast spread is included in the ticket price.
Activity: Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Wildcat Field House Turf
Price: Free (Registration Highly Recommended)
Description: Lace up your sneakers and relive the glory days! Join us for your alumnae game and have a special chance to reconnect with your former teammates, compete, and meet the current roster. Whether you’re ready to hit the court or cheer from the sidelines, come back to where it all began and be part of the game!
Activity: Women's Basketball Alumnae Game
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Wildcat Field House
Price: Free (Registration Highly Recommended)
Description: Lace up your sneakers and reunite on the court for your alumnae game. This is your chance to reconnect with old teammates, relive the excitement of game day, and show the current Wildcats how it’s done. Whether you played last season or decades ago, we want you back at the game!
Activity: Campus Tour
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Student Center Lobby
Price: Free (Registration Highly Recommended)
Description: Join in for a guided campus tour during and experience SUNY Poly through the eyes of our student ambassadors! Whether you're an alum reminiscing about your college days or a guest discovering campus for the first time, this tour offers a fun and informative walk through our beautiful grounds, state-of-the-art facilities, and favorite campus landmarks.
Activity: Men's Baseball Alumni Game
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Peter J. Spina Field
Price: Free (Registration Highly Recommended)
Description: Step back onto the field and reconnect with your former teammates during the alumni game. Whether you played yesterday or years ago, this is your chance to relive the excitement, showcase your skills, meet the current roster, and celebrate the legacy of our baseball program.
Activity: Women's Lacrosse Alumnae Game
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Wildcat Field House Turf
Price: Free (Registration Highly Recommended)
Description: Attention Women’s Lacrosse Alumni! Step back onto the field for the Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Game. This is your chance to reunite with former teammates, meet the current roster, revisit the excitement of the game, and honor the proud tradition of the program.
Activity: Men's Basketball Alumni Game
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Wildcat Field House
Price: Free (Registration Highly Recommended)
Description: Lace up your sneakers and reunite on the court for your alumni game. This is your chance to reconnect with old teammates, relive the excitement of game day, and show the current Wildcats how it’s done. Whether you played last season or decades ago, we want you back at the game!
Activity: Men's and Women's Alumni Volleyball Game
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Wildcat Field House
Price: Free (Registration Highly Recommended)
Description: Join your fellow former teammates for an exciting alumni volleyball game — a chance to showcase your skills, catch up with old friends, meet the current roster, and celebrate the legacy of our volleyball program. Whether you played yesterday or years ago, we want you back on the court!
Activity: Women's Softball Alumnae Game
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Wildcat Softball Field
Price: Free (Registration Highly Recommended)
Description: Join your fellow former teammates for an exciting alumni softball game — a chance to showcase your skills, catch up with old friends, meet the current roster, and celebrate the legacy of our volleyball program. Whether you played yesterday or years ago, we want you back on the field!
Activity: Wildcat Fest/Beer Tent
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Wildcat Field House (Grassy Area Next to the Turf)
Price: Free (Registration Highly Recommended; Beer Tent will be Cash Only)
Description: Wildcat Fest is a great time for everyone of all ages to enjoy games, food, music and more! Kick back and enjoy the Wildcat spirit at our Beer Tent! (Must be 21+ to be inside the tent). The fun kicks-off with an opening performance by the student-led Jazz and Hip & Hop Club, followed by the main act — "Backspin," a dynamic band led by retired professor John Marsh and featuring faculty member William Thistleton. There will also be an Alumni Small Business Showcase, where you can support local entrepreneurs and discover unique products. Looking to get the latest SUNY gear during the weekend? Stop by the Wildcat Den at their pop up table at the Wildcat Fest!
Activity: WSOC Non-Conference Game
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Wildcat Softball Field
Price: Free (Registration Highly Recommended)
Description: Cheer on the SUNY Poly Women’s Soccer team in an exciting non-conference game. Bring your Wildcat pride and enjoy the action on the field! At halftime, we will be recognizing the Wildcat Hall of Fame Inductees.
Activity: Home Run Derby
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Wildcat Field House Turf
Price: This event is a fundraiser for the Baseball and Softball team.
Description: Support the Wildcat Baseball and Softball teams at the Home Run Derby! Step up to the plate or cheer on your favorite hitters as they swing for the fences in a fun, competitive event. All proceeds help provide vital resources for team equipment, travel, and enhance the college athlete experience.
Activity: Cooking Demo with Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina's with Alumnus Elias Zeina ’17, G’19
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Dining Hall
Price: $20/person (Current SUNY Poly students are free but must RSVP)
Description: Join this exclusive cooking demonstration with SUNY Poly alumnus Elias Zeina ’17, G’19 - Owner of Lafa Mediterranean. Learn how to create their unique version of a beloved Mediterranean staple(s). A $10 gift card to Lafa Mediterranean will be donated to those who participate. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Participants: 30 (Max)
Activity: Women's Soccer Alumnae Game
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Wildcat Field House Turf
Price: Free (Registration Highly Recommended)
Description: Are you a former women’s soccer player from SUNY Poly? Join in for your alumnae gam! Reconnect with former teammates, relive your glory days on the field, meet the current roster, and celebrate the legacy of SUNY Poly Women’s Soccer.
Activity: Dinner in the Campus Center
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Dining Hall
Description: Looking for delicious meal for dinner on campus? Head to the Campus Center and have an all you can eat buffet prepared by Wildcat Hospitality. Cost determined by Aramark.
Activity: Root Beer Floats by the Turf
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Wildcat Field House (Grassy Area Next to the Turf)
Price: $5/person (Current SUNY Poly students are free, but must RSVP)
Description: Looking for something sweet after dinner? Join us for Root beer floats under the tent before the fireworks over campus! This is free to attend but RSVP is highly encouraged.
Activity: Wildcat Homecoming Weekend Fireworks Over Campus
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Parking Lot F (Across from Oriskany Hall)
Price: Free (Registration Highly Recommended)
Description: Join in a long-standing tradition of enjoying an amazing Firework display supported by Auxiliary Services, the Alumni Association, and the Office of Student Affairs.
Activity: Movie on the Lawn
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Wildcat Field House (Grassy Area Next to the Turf)
Description: Enjoy a movie under the stars to wrap up Wildcat Homecoming Weekend. This event is proudly supported by the Wildcat Events Board (WEB).
Frequently Asked Questions
Wildcat Homecoming Weekend is a special celebration for alumni, students, families, and the campus community to come together for events, reunions, and school spirit activities.
Everyone is welcome! This includes alumni, current students, faculty/staff, families, and friends of the college.
It will be September 19 and 20.
Yes, registration is required for most events to help us plan appropriately. You can register online at https://form.jotform.com/Polyfoundation/wildcat-homecoming-weekend-2025.
Many events are free, but some may have a small fee to cover meals and/or materials. All pricing details are listed on the schedule and registration form.
Thanks to the support of Oneida County Tourism you can visit https://www.oneidacountytourism.com/where-to-stay/ and view the different options Oneida County has to offer to stay for the weekend!.
The bookstore (known as the Wildcat Den) will be tabling during the Wildcat Fest on Saturday, September 20 with the latest gear. You can also go to their website and get a head start on your shopping at https://sunypolywildcatden.com/.
Throughout the weekend you can park at any of the parking lots on the campus.
Yes. If you’re interested in purchasing a weekend t-shirt from our bookstore (known as the Wildcat Den) you can visit https://sunypolywildcatden.com/products/wildcat-homecoming-weekend-t-shirt-charcoal.
Absolutely. Guests are welcome to attend with you. Please include them when you register.
You can email our Wildcat Homecoming Weekend committee at wildcathomecoming@sunypoly.edu.
