Event: Opening Ceremony & Bonfire
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Quad; Bonfire on Miller Lawn
Details: Come enjoy hot dogs, s'mores, and fun as we kick off homecoming week with a campfire! Come play sand volleyball or just enjoy good company!
Homecoming 2026
October 12-16, 2026
Welcome home, Cougars! Join us for our annual Homecoming celebration! Students, alumni, families, and friends are welcome to attend.
Schedule
We look forward to welcoming you home to celebrate Columbia College Homecoming October 12 - 16, 2026. There's something for everyone!
Event: Trivia Night
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: New Hall Event Space
Details:
Test your knowledge of The Olympics (our homecoming theme), fun CC trivia, and random categories too! Bring your friends and form a team to win awesome prizes!
Event: CC Games
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Dorsey Gym
Details: Bring your competitive spirit to Dorsey Gym as you compete in CC Games. Each challenge eliminates players until there are just two students left... only one leaves with the grand prize!
Event: Cougars & Carryout
Time: 11:00 am
Location: The Quad
Details: Come grab a to-go box for Dulany on us! Then fill it up will be delicious to-go meals and snacks for your dorm! Until supplies run out!
Event: Capture the Flag sponsored by CAB and SGA
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Miller Lawn
Details:
Come grab your friends and play capture the flag! (More information to come.)
Event: Celebrate CC Day
- 9:00 – 10:00 am: Chapel Service - Dorsey Chapel
- 10:30 am – Processional Party Line-up – Missouri Hall
- 11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Inauguration Ceremony on Bass Commons in front of St. Clair Hall (ccis.edu/Inauguration)
- 12:30 – 2:00 pm: Reception in Dulany Hall
Event: Homecoming Festival
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: The Quad
Details: Celebrate being a part of the Columbia College Community at our Homecoming Festival! Enjoy a variety of food trucks, entertainment attractions, inflatables, and MORE!
Event: Homecoming Coronation
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: The Quad
Details: Support your friends as they become homecoming royality!
Event: Athletics Hall of Fame
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: New Hall Event Center
Details: Athletics Hall of Fame
Tickets: Get tickets
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