Join us on campus for Homecoming!
No matter what event(s) you attend, we hope you will enjoy a weekend full of reminiscing with old friends, reconnecting with the College, and exploring campus and downtown York. We love seeing our alumni in person and back on campus, and we welcome our Spartan parents and students! Preregistration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome at most events. Please check the schedule for more information.
All events are family-friendly, and the entire Spartan community is invited to enjoy them, including the SpartaFest picnic on Saturday evening.
Schedule of Events
| Date & Time (EST) | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 9th Annual Spartan Advance Golf Outing Hosted by Spartan Advance, the official booster club of York College Athletics | Country Club of York |
| 3-7 p.m. | Welcome Table (YCP APP Help) & Photo Booth Stop in at the Welcome table in the Student Union Lobby to download the YCP App and learn about the events this weekend. If space is available, you can join in the “Take Your Family to Class” event. Take a memento photo in the photo booth and grab a frame for your keepsake. Hosted by the Office of Student Activities and Orientation | Student Union Lobby |
| 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Take Your Family to Class Want your parents to experience what you do while at school? Take Your Parent to Class is a great way to involve them while learning from some of your favorite professors. Preregistration is now open! Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board | Various Classrooms |
| 4-7 p.m. | Coffee Painting What's better than drinking coffee? Painting with it! Come join CAB to kick off Fall Fest weekend and make some fun art with coffee! Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board | Keystone Room, Lower Level, Student Union |
| 4-8 p.m. | Home-Away-From-Home Dinner Come enjoy a Home Style, family recipe, dinner and our dinner time entertainment, WVYC and EEMS. Bring family, bring friends, bring everyone you know to kick off Fall Fest. Entry to the dining hall can be paid by utilizing a student's Dining Plan or via debit and credit at the door. Want to see your family’s favorite recipe in the dining hall? Submit the recipe here and yours may be featured on this evening! https://forms.gle/dLZ9qXomdN89SJTz7 Performance Schedule: 4-5:15pm - WVYC YCP’s very own radio station will DJ a dinner time playlist for your enjoyment. Bring your requests to hear your favorites. 5:15-6:30 pm - EEMS Blending styles together from hip-hop, alternative and pop,Eems has become known for his versatile mashups and covers. Eems has used his unique sounds, voice, and sense of humor to take audiences across the country by storm! We know you’ll enjoy these tunes as you enjoy your dinner! | Johnson Dining Hall, Student Union |
| 5-7 p.m. | Glass Etching Come etch your own mug, hang with your friends, and take it with you to remember your Fall Fest Weekend. | Spart's Den, Lower Level, Student Union |
| 6-8 p.m. | Alumni Happy Hour Join representatives from the Alumni Board and Young Alumni Board for a Happy Hour at Gift Horse Brewing Company in downtown York. Preregistration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations | Gift Horse Brewing Company |
| 6 p.m. | Shabbat Celebration and Dinner Join our Hillel students, families, and alumni as we welcome you to campus with a Shabbat celebration and dinner. Preregister here or by emailing gordoncenter@ycp.edu. Hosted by the Doris and Bernard Gordon Center for Jewish Student Life and Hillel | Gordon Center for Jewish Life |
| 7 - 9 p.m. | VIRTUAL BINGO Can't be here in person to celebrate Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend? Join us for Virtual Bingo via Zoom. Family friendly, all ages welcome. Preregistration is closed. Registrants will receive an email with a Zoom link and game information. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations | Virtual/online |
| 7 p.m. | YCP’s Got Talent Get ready to be amazed and entertained as York College of Pennsylvania presents "YCP's Got Talent," an unforgettable evening filled with sensational performances by the incredibly talented members of our YCP community. This electrifying event will showcase a diverse array of acts featuring students, staff, and alumni, all competing for the coveted title of YCP's most talented act of the year. Want to perform? Submit your audition here! YCP’s Got Talent | DeMeester Recital Hall |
| Date & Time (EST) | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 12th Annual YCP 5K and Fun Run All are welcome to join us for this annual 5K and kid-friendly Fun Run event. Kids Race at 8 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m. $25 – Alumni, Employees, and Community Members $10 – Students $30 – Day of Registration FREE – SpartaKids Fun Run (age 12 and under) Preregistration is closed. Day of registrations are accepted with cash or check only, no credit cards. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations | RAIN OR SHINE Grumbacher Track and Rail Trail |
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Spartan for Life Alumni Welcome Table Pick up event information for the weekend, a bookstore coupon, and special alumni swag. Rain Location: Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center, Field House Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations | Main Campus Lawn |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Coffee and Conversation NICK DELENER, PH.D., Dean, Graham School of Business and Full Professor | WPAC Patio, Main Campus |
| 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fall Festival 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Sydney Irving | Main Campus Lawn |
| 11 a.m. | Athletic Event Women's Volleyball TriMatch York vs. Misericordia | Wolf Gymnasium, West Campus |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Fall Fest Campus Picnic-BBQ Lunch Rain Location: Grumbacher Sport and Fitness | Main Campus Lawn |
| 1 p.m. | Athletic Event Women's Volleyball TriMatch Misericordia vs. Mount Aloysius | Wolf Gymnasium, West Campus |
| 1 p.m. | Athletic Event Field Hockey vs. Misericordia | Kinsley Field, West Campus |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Magician: Jack Kelly Join us for a Live Magic Show put on by upcoming star Jack Kelly. Jack delivers an interactive and engaging magic show that implements mind-blowing magic and high energy to create an unforgettable experience. Jack likes to break the mold of what people think a magician is. Using his personable and quick-witted personality to connect with the audience through the impossible, Jack consistently leaves people raving about what they just saw. | Demeester Recital Hall |
| 3 p.m. | Athletic Event Women's Volleyball TriMatch York vs. Mount Aloysius | Wolf Gymnasium, West Campus |
| 4 p.m. | Alumni Fountain and Dr. G-S Plaza Dedication Ceremony Hosted by the Office of College Development | Dr. G-S Plaza, Schmidt Library |
| 4 p.m. | Prism Concert This program will feature a wide range of talented performers from the York College Division of Music. Presented by the Division of Music | WPAC, Main Campus |
| 5-8 p.m. | SpartaFest All Spartans - alumni, students, parents, and faculty/staff and their families - are invited to enjoy this family-friendly event with all-you-can-eat fare, beer and wine, and desserts, while reconnecting with our Spartan community. Highlights include music, dancing, games, and the Spartans of the Year awards presentation. ID is required. Current YCP students must show their YCP IDs for entry. Preregistration is closed. Walk-ins welcome on the day of the event as space allows. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations | Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center, Field House, West Campus |
| 8-9 p.m. | Campfire and S'mores Join us on the Student Union Lawn for a campfire and s'mores! Bring your friends, share some YCP memories and stories, and enjoy a nice snack! Rain location: Student Union, Spart's Den Hosted by Campus Activities Board | Student Union Lawn |
| 8 p.m. | '90s Reunion All graduates from 1990-1999 are invited to a reunion party at Murph's Study Hall, hosted by Brian Biddulph-Krentar '97. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. | Murph's Study Hall, 850 Jessop Place |
| 9 p.m. | Screamer’s Birthday Bingo Bash Participate in a YCP tradition! Cards are provided at no cost. Join us in the Johnson Dining Hall for a classic game of bingo to celebrate Screamer's birthday! There will be food and prizes! And yes, Screamer will be there! Hosted by Campus Activities Board | Johnson Dining Hall, Student Union, Main Campus |
Additional Fall Fest Information
Friday, Sept. 29
Johnson Dining Hall, Iosue Student Union
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ($6.95)
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ($8.50)
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ($12.10)
Starbucks, Humanities Building
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Spart's Den, Iosue Student Union
11:00 a.m. - Midnight
Saturday, Sept. 30
Johnson Dining Hall, Iosue Student Union
Brunch: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ($6.95)
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ($12.10)
Starbucks, Humanities Building
CLOSED
Spart's Den, Iosue Student Union
5:00 p.m. - Midnight
Sunday, Oct. 1
Johnson Dining Hall, Iosue Student Union
Brunch: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ($6.95)
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ($12.10)
Starbucks, Humanities Building
CLOSED
Spart's Den, Iosue Student Union
5:00 p.m. - Midnight
Note: Johnson Dining Hall is card only, cash is not accepted.
Facilities
Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Rock Wall
The rock wall will be closed on Friday and Saturday.
Sunday: 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Pool
Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Alumni and family access passes can be picked up at the upper-level Welcome Desk.
Friday, Sept. 29
Spartan Store, Iosue Student Union
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Convenience Store, Iosue Student Union
8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 30
Spartan Store, Iosue Student Union
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Convenience Store, Iosue Student Union
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 01
Closed
Discounts are available for alumni, families, and students. Stop by the Welcome Table to pick up your coupon.
The Yorktowne Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
48 E. Market St
York, PA 17401
717-848-1111
Hampton Inn by Hilton
1550 Mt Zion Rd
York, PA 17402
717-840-1500
Wingate by Wyndham
105 State St
York, PA 17404
717-848-2100
Heritage Hills Golf Resort
2700 Mt. Rose Ave.
York, PA 17402
717-755-0123
Home2Suites by Hilton York
212 Pauline Dr.
York, PA 17402
717-747-0360
Wyndham Garden York
2000 Loucks Rd.
York, PA 17408
717-846-9500
Friday, Sept. 29
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 30
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Exhibition:
UNENTITLED
A collaboration involving seven regional artists using various mediums, this exhibition looks at the broad topic of entitlements that are not present for all and the communities impacted.
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