Homecoming Events

Whether you're a recent graduate or seasoned alumni, Homecoming is your chance to reconnect with old friends, reminisce about your student days, and create new memories that will last a lifetime.

Registration is now open! Get ready to immerse yourself in a whirlwind of nostalgia, excitement, and unforgettable moments as we come together to celebrate the legacy of our university.

From spirited class reunions to exclusive faculty events, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars for the weekend of October 17 to 20, 2024. Join us for a Homecoming experience like no other as we celebrate the past, present, and future of our alma mater.

Schedule of Events

Friday, Oct. 18

Women in Engineering Panel

Enjoy a compelling and insightful conversation with distinguished female alumni. Together, they will delve into the critical role women play in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math-related industries.

Queen's Health Sciences Dean's Reception

Alumni from the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Rehabilitation Therapy are invited to a reception at Macklem House, hosted by Dean Jane Philpott, featuring live music, appetizers, a drink ticket, and a cash bar.

Law Alumni Meet and Greet

Reconnect with old classmates and fellow alumni! Expand your network, share cherished Queen’s Law School memories, and make new ones.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Faculty of Arts and Science: Mixer Breakfast

Join fellow alumni of the Faculty of Arts and Science for a mixer breakfast with Dean Barbara Crow while enjoying the spectacular views of Lake Ontario from the stunning Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts.

Law Breakfast with Dean Flood

Enjoy a delicious buffet-style breakfast in the stunning William R. Lederman Law Library as you reconnect with former classmates, network with esteemed faculty, and enjoy an inspiring keynote address from Dean Colleen Flood.

Smith Engineering Breakfast

Celebrate with Dean Kevin Deluzio while enjoying a buffet-style pancake breakfast. Network with departmental representatives, reconnect with former classmates, and meet current students.

School of Medicine Welcome Breakfast

Join Dean Jane Philpott for a light breakfast and explore the space where the healthcare professionals of tomorrow learn while reconnecting with alumni, and meeting current students.

School of Nursing Open House

Enjoy a tour of the simulation lab where Queen's is using emerging technologies and leveraging their potential to advance the use of simulation for more effective and efficient learning.

Faculty Event

School of Rehabilitation Therapy Distinguished Alumni Awards Brunch

Celebrate the School of Rehabilitation Therapy Distinguished Alumni Award recipients during the School's annual Homecoming brunch.

Chemical Engineering Open House

Join the Department of Chemical Engineering for an open house of Dupuis Hall. This all-ages event is an opportunity to learn what's new with the department and the university, reconnect with former classmates, and meet current students.

Civil Engineering Open House

Join the Department of Civil Engineering for an open house at Ellis Hall. This all-ages event is an opportunity to learn what's new with the department and the university, reconnect with former classmates, and meet current students.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Open House

Join the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for an open house in Walter Light Hall. This all-ages event is an opportunity to learn what's new with the department and the university, reconnect with former classmates, and meet current students.

Geography & Planning Open House: A Focus on Field Work

Come meet our faculty and students, and learn about some of the exciting field courses, equipment, and projects we offer to our students, including the new undergraduate field course; the Desert Ecology and Geography field trip, the School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP) India project, other field experiences, and courses.

Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering Open House

Enjoy an open house of the Bruce Wing and Miller Hall for an opportunity to meet current students, faculty, staff, and fellow alumni.

Graduate Students and Alumni - Meet, Walk, and Watch Party

Get ready to reconnect and celebrate at the Fall Harvest Alumni Gathering on Agnes Benidickson Field and enjoy some light refreshments. Meet current students and fellow alumni before marching with the spirited Q Move Crew in the Alumni Parade to Richardson Stadium. Cheer on the Queen's Gaels as they take on the Waterloo Warriors during the football game.

Mathematics & Statistics Open House

Learn what's new with the department of Mathematics and Statistics while connecting with faculty, former classmates, and current students.

Mechanical and Materials Engineering Open House

Join the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering for an open house at McLaughlin Hall. This all-ages event is an opportunity to learn what's new with the department and the university, reconnect with former classmates, and meet current students.