
Homecoming 2022: October 16 - 22
Celebrate with us all week long. Whether you can make it to campus, get together with fellow Terps in your city, or join the fun virtually, we have options to help you celebrate your Maryland pride.
Information about the Homecoming 2022 event
Maryland Terrapins vs. Northwestern Wildcats
Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium
Saturday, Oct. 22 at 3:30 P.M.

About the Event
Join us for our annual Homecoming Beer Garden and Tailgate in Moxley Gardens at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. Stroll in the garden and explore Terp owned breweries. Enjoy food, music, games and the festive atmosphere before heading into the stadium to watch your Terps take on the Northwestern Wildcats. Bringing your kids? Stop by our Testudo Tikes Zone in the Riggs Alumni Center. Our Homecoming tailgate is just the fun you need before cheering on your Terps at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Plus, members receive a free food and drink voucher!
Homecoming Week Schedule
October 16 - 22, 2022

Diamondback Dash
October 16-22 | Hybrid
In-Person Run Oct. 22
Lace up your sneakers! The Alumni Association invites Terps and their families to walk, jog or run on their own streets—or in College Park!—to raise money for its scholarship fund.

Homecoming Comedy Show
Sunday, October 16 | 5 PM & 9 PM
Ritchie Coliseum
Homecoming Comedy Show is back and better than ever! Saturday Night Live actor and comedian Colin Jost will be headlining Student Entertainment Event's (SEE's) annual Homecoming Comedy Show TWICE on Sunday, October 16th at 5PM and 9PM in Ritchie Coliseum. Tickets are required for entry; UMD community tickets are $10, and general public tickets are $25. Thank you to Capstone On-Campus Management & The Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) for co-sponsoring this event!

Mental Health and Overcoming Trauma
Wednesday, October 19 | 7 - 8:30 PM
Virtual
Join the University of Maryland Black Alumni Network (UMBA) as we discuss mental health and overcoming trauma.

EnTERPreneur Business Expo
Thursday, October 20 | 5:30 - 8 p.m.
E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory
Join us for the inaugural EnTERPreneur Business Expo and celebrate student entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of Maryland. Our student EnTERPreneurs are building exciting new ventures. Get to know these founders and see for yourself what they are working on. Hear their pitches, learn more about their innovative solutions, demo their product or engage with their services and vote for your favorite venture to win the audience choice award.

Wills Week Conference
Friday, October 21 | 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Virtual
The Wills Week Conference offers free and useful estate planning information designed to help you get the process started. Held in conjunction with National Estate Planning Awareness Week and hosted by the Office of Gift Planning at UMD, Office of Planned Giving at UMB and the University of Maryland Alumni Association, the conference consists of four informational sessions presented by experts in their field: Estate Planning the Simple Way, Wills and Probate, Life Insurance and Planning for Medicare/Medicaid/Long-Term Care.

Terp Carnival
Friday, October 21 | 4-8 p.m.
Start Homecoming weekend off right with live music, a beer garden, tailgating games, prizes and a fireworks finale. Bring your own picnic food or grab some from the concession tents. Students can pick the limited edition UMD Homecoming Scarf to wear at the big game - first come, first serve.

UMBA Homecoming Happy Hour and Game Night
Friday, October 21 | 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.
The Hotel at the University of Maryland College Park, Bar and Lounge
SAVE THE DATE for the annual University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA) Network's Homecoming Happy Hour. This year we are adding a Spades and UNO tournament with a winning pot! This event is co-sponsored by UMBA and the UMD Black Graduate Student Union.

Engineering Alumni 2022 Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, October 22 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Ludwig Field
Engineering Terps are invited to celebrate the time-honored homecoming tradition with fellow alumni before Maryland kicks off at 3:30 p.m. against Northwestern. Pre-registered guests will receive complimentary access to light tailgate fare, two (2) drink tickets, and seating under an open-air tent. A cash bar will also be provided. This family-friendly event will take place rain or shine, so please dress accordingly. Registration is requested by Friday, October 14.

San Diego Terps Homecoming Game Watch
Saturday, Oct 22 | 12:30 p.m. PDT
2970 Truxtun Rd #9, San Diego, CA 92106
Join fellow West Coast alums at Dirty Birds Liberty Station to watch the Terps take on the Wildcats.

NY Terps: Pumpkin Carving Contest
Saturday, October 22 | 3:30 p.m.
Abby Tavern
Join fellow New York-area alums for the 2nd annual pumpkin carving contest and watch the Homecoming game versus Northwestern at Abby Tavern. The individual with most creative pumpkin will take home a prize! RSVP by October 15th.

UMBA Homecoming Tailgate at Nyumburu
Saturday, October 22 | Time TBA
Nyumburu Cultural Center
Join the University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA) Network for our annual Homecoming Tailgate. This event is co-sponsored by UMBA and the Nyumburu Cultural Center.