Save the Date for Homecoming and Family Weekend October 16th – 22nd, 2023!

Hello, Cardinal Community! We are gearing up for Homecoming and Family Weekend! Our 2023 schedule is still in the works, so please check back weekly for updates. For a glimpse of what Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022 looked like, scroll below! Thank you, and we look forward to hosting you this Fall.

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2022 Homecoming Week Schedule

Monday October 24

Pep Rally   

Time: 9:30pm
Location: Field House Gym

Let us gather for a time to celebrate our athletic teams, highlight the events for the week, and have some fun cheering, competing, and performing together!

Marquee Lighting Ceremony

Time: tentative
Location: Central Campus

Join us immediately following the Pep Rally for the Marquee Lighting Ceremony as we light up glowing CUAA marquee letters! Pick up your Homecoming T-Shirt designed by the WINNER of the Cardinal Crazy Homecoming T-Shirt competition! This Instagram worthy Homecoming Kickoff event is not to be missed! 

Tuesday, October 25

Glow Capture the Flag + Bonfire

Time: 9:00pm
Location: Kreft Patio

Compete against friends in GLOW Capture the Flag for a chance to win THREE entries into the Cardinal Craze Competition!

Wednesday, October 26

Soccer Game

Time: 1:00pm
Location: Cardinal Stadium

Families and Students, show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for a Cardinal Soccer win!

Volleyball Game

Time: 7:00pm
Location: Field House Gym

Families and Students, show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for Cardinal Volleyball win!

Thursday, October 27

Fall Play

Time: 7:00pm
Location: Black Box

Parents and Families, Join Concordia Theatre Department for a suspenseful and thrilling night of entertainment with their production of "Agathe Christie's Murder on the Orient Express" adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. Click here for more information.

2022 Homecoming and Family Weekend Schedule

Haven't registered for Family Weekend? Fill out the form linked below:

Register here!

Friday, October 28

Family Reception

Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: First Floor Manor

Welcome Cardinal Family! Join us for the Parent Reception to check in for Family Weekend and take part in our Reception Festivities! Including: Hors D'oeuvres, a Welcome Speech by Vice President Dr. Peterson and Interim President Dr. Cario, AND Make and Take Stuffed CUAA Teddy Bears and Pillows! The Welcome Speeches will be delivered at 5:30 pm.

Volleyball Game

Time: 7:00pm
Location: Field House Gym

Families and Students, show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for another Cardinal Volleyball win!

Fall Play

Time: 7:00pm
Location: Black Box

Parents and Families, Join Concordia Theatre Department for a suspenseful and thrilling night of entertainment with their production of "Agathe Christie's Murder on the Orient Express" adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. Click here for more information.

Saturday, October 29

Campus Tailgate

Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Location: Central campus

Calling all past and present Cardinals and extended Cardinal families! Get hyped for the Homecoming Game at the Campus Tailgate with food, Game Day Gear, a 360 Selfie Booth, and more!

Football Game

Time: 1:00pm
Location: Cardinal Stadium

Families and Students, show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for another Cardinal Football Win!

Alumni Social

Time: 4:30 pm / 5:00 pm (after game)
Location: First Floor Manor

Register here

Womens Basketball Game

Time: 5:00pm
Location: Field House Gym

Families and Students, show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for a Cardinal Basketball Win!

Mens Basketball Game

Time: 7:00pm
Location: Field House Gym

Families and Students, show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for another Cardinal Basketball Win!

Mens Hockey Game

Time: 7:00pm
Location: Canton

Families and Students, show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for another Cardinal Hockey Win!

Fall Play

Time: 7:00pm
Location: Black Box

Parents and Families, Join Concordia Theatre Department for a suspenseful and thrilling night of entertainment with their production of "Agathe Christie's Murder on the Orient Express" adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. Click here for more information.

Sunday, October 30

Morning Worship

Time: 10:00am
Location: Chapel

Families, let us Worship together as we end a beautiful Homecoming and Family Weekend!

Fall Play

Time: 2:00pm
Location: Black Box

Parents and Families, Join Concordia Theatre Department for a suspenseful and thrilling night of entertainment with their production of "Agathe Christie's Murder on the Orient Express" adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. Click here for more information.

Plan your visit

Hotels

There are plenty of hotels for every budget in the Metro-Detroit area! Below are a few hotels closest to campus. Feel free to use these hotels as suggestions as you search for hotels that will best suit your family needs!

  • Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ann Arbor
    • 6 minutes from CUAA
    • 3610 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
    • (734) 585-2457
  • Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor
    • 22 minutes from CUAA
    • 2900 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    • (734) 249-6157
  • Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites
    • 11 minutes from CUAA
    • 2455 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
    • (734) 973-6100
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Ann Arbor North
    • 10 minutes from CUAA
    • 3600 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
    • (734) 769-9800
  • Comfort Inn & Suites University South
    • 16 minutes from CUAA
    • 3501 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
    • (734) 768-2046

Parking

Please click the Parking Map button below for a breakdown of where to park on campus. For more information regarding parking, please click the Vehicles Rules and Regulations button to view the CUAA's parking rules and regulations.

Parking Map Vehicles Rules and Regulations

Questions

General questions about Homecoming Weekend can be directed to LaDonna Hawthorne at ladonna.hawthorne@cuaa.edu.