"All Roads Lead to the Bluff"
October 9-10, 2026


Wherever life has taken you, the road back leads to the Bluff.

There is something special about finding your way back to Duquesne. Maybe it is the view from campus. The walk down A-Walk. The familiar faces you have not seen in years. Or the chance to share the place that helped shape your story with the people you love most.

This Homecoming & Family Weekend, come back for a celebration filled with Duquesne pride, favorite traditions and meaningful connections. Reconnect with classmates, celebrate with family and cheer on the Dukes as generations of alumni, students, families, faculty and staff gather on the Bluff.

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Choose Your Road Back

Whether you are returning for a reunion, visiting your student, bringing the whole family or looking for a reason to celebrate with fellow Dukes, there is a road back for you.

Kick Off the Weekend

Start Homecoming & Family Weekend at the Friday Night Block Party on A-Walk, featuring live music, food, activities, Duquesne spirit and a first-ever drone show lighting up the Bluff.

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Reconnect with Your Class

Celebrate milestone reunions with the Class of 1976 and the Classes of 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021.

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Celebrate Family Weekend

Enjoy Autumnfest, the Family Fun Zone, Siblings Weekend activities, campus tours and opportunities to experience Duquesne with your student.

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Gather with Fellow Dukes

Join alumni and families for the Tailgate Lunch, Rally to Rooney Parade and a Dukes football matchup against Long Island University.

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Honor Service and Tradition

Attend the Veterans’ Memorial Breakfast, Outdoor Mass and special alumni gatherings that reflect Duquesne’s enduring spirit of service, faith and community.

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Keep the Celebration Going

After the game, reconnect with friends at the Fifth Quarter Happy Hour and evening reunion events.

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Weekend Highlights

Homecoming & Family Weekend brings together the people, places and traditions that make Duquesne unforgettable. This year’s celebration includes:

  • Friday Night Block Party on A-Walk
  • First-ever drone show over the Bluff
  • 50th Reunion celebration for the Class of 1976
  • Reunion Tailgates for the Classes of 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021
  • All-Greeks of the ‘80s and ‘90s Reunion
  • Alpha Delta/APO 60th Reunion
  • Gamma Phi 110th Anniversary Celebration
  • Alumni & Families Tailgate Lunch
  • Autumnfest and Family Fun Zone
  • Veterans’ Memorial and Breakfast
  • Rally to Rooney Parade
  • Dukes vs. Long Island University football game
  • Fifth Quarter Happy Hour
  • Outdoor Mass
  • Siblings Weekend activities

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FAQ

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Complimentary parking will be available in the Forbes Avenue Garage throughout the weekend for registered Homecoming and Family Weekend attendees and their guests.Parking at Duquesne
Golf cart transportation for those needing extra assistance will be available on Friday for the 50th Reunion Tours, Welcome Mass, and the Golden Dukes Lunch; on Saturday for the Campus Tours. Please let the staff at Check-In know if you have additional accessibility needs and we will accommodate them as we are able.

Upon arrival, please proceed to Homecoming and Family Weekend Check-In, located in the Gormley Student Union Second Floor Lounge (“The Fishbowl”). At Check-In you will receive your Homecoming and Family Weekend lanyard, name tag, campus map and any additional information regarding the weekend events.

Homecoming and Family Weekend Check-In will be open during the following times:

  • Friday, October 9: 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 10: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Visit the schedule web page or view the posters located at Check-In and the Information Desk on the Third Floor of the Gormley Student Union.

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Absolutely! Proceed to Check-In in the Gormley Student Union to register and pay any applicable entry fees. Some events, like Friday evening's Block Party and Drone Show, or Saturday's Autumnfest, Campus Tours, Family Fun Zone, and Rally to Rooney Parade do not require a registration. There will also be a list of available campus eateries at Check-In to pick up if you are looking for a place to grab a bite to eat. 

Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available on campus throughout the weekend. Go to your device's Wi-Fi settings and enter the following information:

  • User Name: HCFWguest
  • Password: Homecoming2026!
Current students do not need to pre-register for any of the FREE student events taking place Tuesday-Friday (October 6-9) leading up to Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026.
Share your memories this weekend using #DuqHCFW26 and mention @DuqAlumni to help us build up the excitement! Follow the Alumni Association on Facebook, X, and Instagram for all of the latest Homecoming news and information.

Moonlit Burgers:

  • Hours 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday
  • Happy Hour from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • Special Duquesne themed red and blue milkshake throughout Homecoming & Family Weekend! 

Bookstore hours:

  • Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Homecoming and Family Weekend happens rain or shine! Watch our social media for any adjustments to outdoor events throughout the weekend. 

Stop by Gumberg Library’s Circulation Desk and they’ll get you set up with a reservation and key to the private New Mother’s Room. Hours are:

  • Friday, October 9 – 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
No refunds will be given as of the close of online registration.
Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumnionline@duq.edu or (412) 396-6209.

For updates throughout the weekend, visit the Check-In area on the Second Floor of the Gormley Student Union, or look for Duquesne staff members who will be wearing staff name tags. Questions can also be directed to @DuqAlumni on social media.