Join us on campus for Homecoming!
No matter which 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!
We will celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend on October 4-6, 2024.
Pre-registration is now closed. All events allow walk-ins as space allows. Please contact alumni@ycp.edu for more information.
Reunions and Reconnecting
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2024 will feature reunion events for several athletic teams and campus groups. Check the schedule for meet-ups and alumni games!
Coffee & Conversation
Grab a cup of coffee as you chat with current and former York College faculty and administrators. Scheduled attendees include:
- Kelly Barclay Carli (Assistant Director of Residence Life/Residence Director, Country Club Manor Apartments: 1988-1993; Advisor, ZBT: 1989-1993; Swim Coach: 1989-1992)
- Joshua D. DeSantis, D.Ed. (Assistant Provost of Graduate and Professional Programs, Associate Professor of Education)
- Joe Merkle (Vice President of Student Affairs, emeritus)
- Jeffrey Schiffman (WVYC Radio Station Manager, Lecturer in Communication)
- Erica Schwartz (Director of First Year Experience)
- Molly Sauder, Ed.D. (Dean, Graham School of Business)
- Carolyn Smith, DNP, RN, CNRN '09/'15 (Assistant Professor of Nursing)
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 4
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Spartan Advance Golf Outing | Country Club of York |
| 3 - 7 p.m. | Welcome Table Check-in for the weekend and receive a free gift. | Iosue Student Union Lobby |
| 4 - 8 p.m. | Home Away from Home Dinner Enjoy a home-away-from-home dinner with family and friends to kick off Homecoming. Entry to the Dining Hall can be paid by utilizing a student’s dining plan or via debit/credit at the door. | Johnson Dining Hall |
5 - 9 p.m. | First Friday Free shuttles available from campus to Marketview Arts on W. Philadelphia St. | Downtown York |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Alumni Happy Hour Join representatives from the Alumni Board and the Office of Alumni Relations for a Happy Hour to kick off Homecoming & Family Weekend during First Friday in Downtown York. | Gift Horse Brewing Company |
| 6 p.m. | Shabbat Celebration and Dinner RSVP for Shabbat | Gordon Center for Jewish Student Life |
| 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game | Kinsley Field |
| 7 - 8 p.m | S'mores and Campfires | WPAC Patio, Main Campus |
| 8 p.m. | YCP's Got Talent | DeMeester Recital Hall, Wolf Hall, Main Campus |
Saturday, October 5
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 10 a.m. | YCP Hiking Club - Morning Hike Alumni, parents, students, and the YCP community are invited to join us for this family-friendly hike. | York Water Company Reservoir |
| 8 - 10:30 a.m. | Men's Basketball Alumni — Open Practice | Wolf Gymnasium, Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center |
| 9 a.m. | Men's Soccer Alumni Game | Graham Field |
| 10 a.m. | Swimming Alumni — Intersquad Meet Lunch to follow at 11:30 a.m. | Spartan Pool, Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center |
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Welcome Table Check-in for the weekend and receive a free gift. | Wolf Lawn |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Coffee & Conversation Enjoy a cup of coffee and light refreshments while connecting with YCP professors and administrators. | WPAC Patio, Main Campus |
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Fall Festival Join the fun of this annual party on the main campus lawn! This year will feature Hungry Hungry Hippos, an inflatable obstacle course, a twin spin spinning carnival ride, wire writing, face painting, tea blending, sand art, free popcorn, and cotton candy. Performances include music by Ten02 and York’s own WVYC. | Main Campus Lawn |
| 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Men's Basketball Alumni Game and Tailgate Game at 11 a.m. Tailgate to follow from 1 - 3 p.m. | Wolf Gymnasium, Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center |
| 12 - 2 p.m. | Homecoming Picnic Grab a ticket from Johnson Dining Hall and enjoy lunch outside during the Fall Festival. Tickets can be purchased by using your student meal plan or paying at the door ($10.25/person). | |
| 12 p.m. | Baseball Alumni Game and Tailgate Game at 12 p.m. Tailgate to follow. | Jaquet Field, Main Campus |
| 12 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Alvernia | Graham Field |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game and Tailgate | Kinsley Field |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Wrestling Alumni Event | Wrestling Room, Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center |
| 1 - 4 p.m. | Veterans' XGI/Chi Gamma Iota Reunion $15/person. Email YCPChiGammaIota@comcast.net for more information and to register. | West York VFW, 4800 W. Market St. |
| 3 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Alvernia | Graham Field |
| 3 p.m. | Student Senate Reunion Student Senate alumni are invited to join current Senate members for a reunion during Homecoming Weekend. Light refreshments will be served. | Alumni Hall, West Campus Community Center |
| 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, games, and the Spartans of the Year Awards presentation. | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Men's Soccer Alumni Gathering | TBD |
| 8:30 p.m. | Green & White BINGO | Johnson Dining Hall, Main Campus |
Sunday, October 6
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 - 2 p.m. | Softball Alumni Game and Tailgate | Spartan Stadium, Main Campus |
| 3 - 4:15 p.m. | PRISM Concert: Music Department Showcase | WPAC Theatre, Main Campus |
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