Schedule for Spirit Week
10/15 8:00 pm
- 10:30 pm
Roaring Nights Homecoming Dance
Venue: BSC 100 East
Come down to BSC 100 East for TCNJ’s first-ever Spirit Week semiformal! Experience a night of dancing, eating, and lion’s pride. Enjoy a professional DJ, atmospheric lighting, glow-in-the-dark giveaways, mocktails, and food items.
See @tcnjsg on Instagram regarding ticket sales! $5 per TCNJ Student.
10/16 6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Spirit Week Dodgeball Tournament
Venue: Recreation Center Courts
Gather a team of 6-10 students to participate in a spirit-themed dodgeball tournament! This event is open to all students and organizations who are looking to engage in friendly competition and claim the title of Dodgeball Tournament Champion. Registration can be completed via IMLeagues, TCNJ’s intramural sports platform.
10/17 5:30 pm
- 7:30 pm
Blue and Gold Vision Boards
Venue: BSC 225 West
Join TCNJ Student Government in setting your vision for the academic year! Create a spirited blue and gold decoration for your room that is not only uplifting but also stylish. Cork boards and decorations are provided.
10/17 8:00 pm
- 10:30 pm
Blue and Gold Bingo (Co-sponsorship with RECreate Your Night)
Venue: Recreation Center Courts
Play a spirited game of bingo with RECreate Your Night and TCNJ Student Government!
10/18 4:00 pm
- 6:00 pm
Stuff-A-Plush
Venue: BSC North Atrium
Calling all stuffed animal lovers! In the Brower Student Center North Atrium, students can stuff a limited-edition lion plush that comes with its own Homecoming 2024 custom t-shirt.
Schedule for Saturday, October 19
10/19 10:00 am
General Information
Venue: TCNJ Campus
Map
View Homecoming Day Map
Arrival and Parking
Parking is available in all lots. Please follow police instructions. Golf carts will be available for transportation as needed. Please note: No alcohol, grilling, or tailgating will be permitted in any of the TCNJ parking lots on Homecoming Day.
Nearby Hotels
Looking for a place to stay? See the list of nearby hotels.
10/19 10:00 am
- 2:45 pm
Parent & Family Check-In
Venue: Brower Student Center Entrance (facing AIMM Building)
Kick off your day by checking in at our table located by the Brower Student Center (BSC) entrance, facing the AIMM building! You will be greeted by our friendly staff and provided a wristband with food voucher granting full access to all the Homecoming and Parent & Family Day activities, games and other add-ons if applicable (Sip & Paint).
Please make sure to stop by and see us before participating in the activities planned for the day!
10/19 10:00 am
- 2:45 pm
Student Check-In
Venue: Brower Student Center Entrance (facing AIMM Building) and Education Building
Kick off your day by checking in at our table located by the Brower Student Center (BSC) entrance, facing the AIMM building. We will also have a second check-in location at the Education Building! You will be greeted by our friendly staff and provided a TCNJ Student wristband which will grant you access to all the Homecoming and Parent & Family Day activities. We will be utilizing the Roar App for check-in so please make sure to have the app downloaded and available for the check-in process.
Please make sure to stop by and see us before participating in the activities planned for the day!
10/19 10:00 am
- 11:00 am
TCNJ Then and Now
Venue: BSC 224
Come enjoy a presentation on some of the College’s vast history. Hosted by Jim Spencer, Director of Development & Planned Giving.
10/19 11:00 am
- 3:00 pm
360 Degree Photobooth
Venue: In front of BSC Help Desk
Capture a family photo at our 360-degree photobooth, courtesy of Total Excitement Photobooths! This unique setup rotates a camera around you, creating a stunning video or photo that showcases your group from every angle, including above and below!
10/19 11:00 am
- 11:45 am
Concert on the Steps
Venue: TCNJ Music Front Lawn
Join TCNJ Concert Band and friends as they present an outdoor “Concert on the Steps.”
Please bring chairs/blankets for seating.
10/19 11:00 am
- 1:00 pm
Men’s Soccer Game
Venue: Lions Stadium
Cheer on the Lions as they take on Rutgers-Newark University! Parents & Families Day attendees can show their wristband for admission into the game, after checking-in at one of our tables. All other guests can View ticket prices on the Athletics website and show their mobile tickets for admission into the game.
10/19 11:00 am
- 12:30 pm
Paint and Sip w/ Mocktails Session 1
Venue: Education 113
Pre-registration for this event is required. Tickets for the paint-and-sip experience can be purchased from the additional dropdown menu.
Join us for a delightful paint-and-sip social event! Enjoy a guided painting demonstration by Art & Soul, paired with refreshing mocktails from Bringing Happy Hour 2 You.
Please note, each session is limited to 60 participants.
10/19 11:00 am
- 3:00 pm
Sarnoff Collection
Venue: Roscoe L. West Hall
The Sarnoff Collection is named in honor of David Sarnoff, longtime chairman of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and internationally renowned pioneer in radio and television. The Collection comprises over 6,000 artifacts that document major developments in communication and electronics in the 20th century.
10/19 11:00 am
- 3:00 pm
Self Guided Tour: Hall of Champions
Venue: Packer Hall
The TCNJ Athletics Hall of Champions is a beautiful renovation dedicated to celebrating our rich Athletics history. Located in Packer Hall, please walkthrough the facility and view our many athletic accomplishments, honoring alumni as well as our past coaches and staff.
10/19 11:30 am
- 2:30 pm
Caricature Artists
Venue: BSC 222
Stop by Brower Student Center room 222 to get your portrait sketched by our talented caricature artists!
10/19 11:30 am
- 2:30 pm
Escape Room & Inflatables on Sundial Lawn
Venue: Sundial Lawn
Please join us on Sundial Lawn (located on the grassy area between the Brower Student Center and Lions Stadium) for an inflatable Escape Room and 4-in-1 sports! We will also have a cotton candy & popcorn!
The Escape Room allows for groups of 8 at one time for 15 minute sessions.
10/19 11:30 am
- 2:30 pm
Extreme Bingo
Venue: Education 115
Please join us in Education 115 for Extreme Bingo! Bring your music knowledge as prizes will be awarded to the winners!
10/19 11:30 am
- 2:30 pm
Magician
Venue: Outside Brower Student Center
Come by Brower Student Center to see our Magician who will be on-site performing magic tricks!
10/19 11:30 am
- 3:00 pm
TCNJ Art Gallery
Venue: AIMM Building 115
TCNJ Art Gallery is pleased to present RE/NEW: 2024 TCNJ Faculty Exhibition, a biennial exhibition of the work of studio art, interactive multimedia, and graphic design faculty. Featuring the work of Anita Allyn, Chung Sum Chak, Quinn Collins, Belinda Haikes, Kenneth Kaplowitz, Kyle LoPinto, Elizabeth Mackie, and Liselot van der Heijden, the exhibition explores how these artists respond to the idea of renewal through their artwork.
Visit the TCNJ Art Gallery website for more information.
10/19 12:00 pm
- 2:30 pm
Homecoming Fest: Mainstage
Venue: Brower Student Center Room 100
Enjoy performances from our talented student organizations and groups!
10/19 12:00 pm
- 12:30 pm
Planetarium Show 1
Venue: Science Complex P-115
Pre-registration is required!
TCNJ’s Paul S. Hiack Planetarium is a 40-seat planetarium that hosts both a Zeiss projector and a Digitalis projector. Hosted by the Physics Department, you will witness a theater-like space with a dome-shaped ceiling that projects images of stars, planets, and other celestial objects to educate and entertain all attendees about astronomy and related fields.
Each show is capped at 40 attendees and the pre-registration form will be closed when we reach capacity.
10/19 12:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Professional Spirit Photos
Venue: Lion Statue outside of Brower Student Center
Come capture a photo with a professional photographer to remember the day! Photos will be posted on social media and our Parent & Family website, and you also have the option to purchase your photos.
10/19 12:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
Robotics Demonstration
Venue: STEM Building, Room 102
TCNJ Engineering School will showcase their impressive robotics inventions and creations!
10/19 12:30 pm
- 1:30 pm
Family ThinkFast® Session 1
Venue: Brower Student Center Room 225
Proof of Parent & Family Day registration required.
The ultimate trivia experience! Come compete with your family in this experiential game show that involves the entire audience. The first place family wins $200! Entrance will be first come, first serve.
10/19 1:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
Field Hockey Game
Venue: Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex
Cheer on the Lions as they take on Montclair State University! Parents & Families Day attendees can show their wristband for admission into the game, after checking-in at one of our tables. All other guests can View ticket prices on the Athletics website and show their mobile tickets for admission into the game.
10/19 1:00 pm
- 2:30 pm
Paint and Sip w/ Mocktails Session 2
Venue: Education 113
Pre-registration for this event is required. Tickets for the paint-and-sip experience can be purchased from the additional dropdown menu.
Join us for a delightful paint-and-sip social event! Enjoy a guided painting demonstration by Art & Soul, paired with refreshing mocktails from Bringing Happy Hour 2 You.
Please note, each session is limited to 60 participants.
10/19 1:00 pm
- 1:30 pm
Planetarium Show 2
Venue: Science Complex P-115
Pre-registration is required!
TCNJ’s Paul S. Hiack Planetarium is a 40-seat planetarium that hosts both a Zeiss projector and a Digitalis projector. Hosted by the Physics Department, you will witness a theater-like space with a dome-shaped ceiling that projects images of stars, planets, and other celestial objects to educate and entertain all attendees about astronomy and related fields.
Each show is capped at 40 attendees and the pre-registration form will be closed when we reach capacity.
10/19 1:30 pm
- 2:30 pm
Family ThinkFast® Session 2
Venue: Brower Student Center Room 225
Proof of Parent & Family Day registration required.
The ultimate trivia experience! Come compete with your family in this experiential game show that involves the entire audience. The first place family wins $200! Entrance will be first come, first serve.
10/19 2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Stilt Walker
Venue: Outside entrance to Lions Stadium
Stop by and see our very own TCNJ alumna stilt walker, Hannah Lemke, who will be performing outside the entrance to Lions Stadium prior to our Homecoming football game at 2:30pm!
10/19 3:00 pm
- 5:30 pm
Venue: Lions Stadium
Watch the Lions take on Kean University during our Homecoming football game! Parents & Families Day attendees can show their wristband for admission into the game, after checking-in at one of our tables. All other guests can View ticket prices on the Athletics website and show their mobile tickets for admission into the game.
Lion Royalty Court, Halftime of Football Game
Join us for the 36th Annual Lion Royalty Homecoming Court Ceremony! This will mark the end of a 3-week competition to determine which two students will represent TCNJ as 2024 Lion Royalty.
Schedule
General Information
Venue: TCNJ Campus
Map
View Homecoming Day Map
Arrival and Parking
Parking is available in all lots. Please follow police instructions. Golf carts will be available for transportation as needed. Please note: No alcohol, grilling, or tailgating will be permitted in any of the TCNJ parking lots on Homecoming Day.
Nearby Hotels
Looking for a place to stay? See the list of nearby hotels.
Parent & Family Check-In
Venue: Brower Student Center Entrance (facing AIMM Building)
Kick off your day by checking in at our table located by the Brower Student Center (BSC) entrance, facing the AIMM building! You will be greeted by our friendly staff and provided a wristband with food voucher granting full access to all the Homecoming and Parent & Family Day activities, games and other add-ons if applicable (Sip & Paint).
Please make sure to stop by and see us before participating in the activities planned for the day!
Student Check-In
Venue: Brower Student Center Entrance (facing AIMM Building) and Education Building
Kick off your day by checking in at our table located by the Brower Student Center (BSC) entrance, facing the AIMM building. We will also have a second check-in location at the Education Building! You will be greeted by our friendly staff and provided a TCNJ Student wristband which will grant you access to all the Homecoming and Parent & Family Day activities. We will be utilizing the Roar App for check-in so please make sure to have the app downloaded and available for the check-in process.
Please make sure to stop by and see us before participating in the activities planned for the day!
TCNJ Then and Now
Venue: BSC 224
Come enjoy a presentation on some of the College’s vast history. Hosted by Jim Spencer, Director of Development & Planned Giving.
360 Degree Photobooth
Venue: In front of BSC Help Desk
Capture a family photo at our 360-degree photobooth, courtesy of Total Excitement Photobooths! This unique setup rotates a camera around you, creating a stunning video or photo that showcases your group from every angle, including above and below!
Concert on the Steps
Venue: TCNJ Music Front Lawn
Join TCNJ Concert Band and friends as they present an outdoor “Concert on the Steps.”
Please bring chairs/blankets for seating.
Men’s Soccer Game
Venue: Lions Stadium
Cheer on the Lions as they take on Rutgers-Newark University! Parents & Families Day attendees can show their wristband for admission into the game, after checking-in at one of our tables. All other guests can View ticket prices on the Athletics website and show their mobile tickets for admission into the game.
Paint and Sip w/ Mocktails Session 1
Venue: Education 113
Pre-registration for this event is required. Tickets for the paint-and-sip experience can be purchased from the additional dropdown menu.
Join us for a delightful paint-and-sip social event! Enjoy a guided painting demonstration by Art & Soul, paired with refreshing mocktails from Bringing Happy Hour 2 You.
Please note, each session is limited to 60 participants.
Sarnoff Collection
Venue: Roscoe L. West Hall
The Sarnoff Collection is named in honor of David Sarnoff, longtime chairman of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and internationally renowned pioneer in radio and television. The Collection comprises over 6,000 artifacts that document major developments in communication and electronics in the 20th century.
Self Guided Tour: Hall of Champions
Venue: Packer Hall
The TCNJ Athletics Hall of Champions is a beautiful renovation dedicated to celebrating our rich Athletics history. Located in Packer Hall, please walkthrough the facility and view our many athletic accomplishments, honoring alumni as well as our past coaches and staff.
Caricature Artists
Venue: BSC 222
Stop by Brower Student Center room 222 to get your portrait sketched by our talented caricature artists!
Escape Room & Inflatables on Sundial Lawn
Venue: Sundial Lawn
Please join us on Sundial Lawn (located on the grassy area between the Brower Student Center and Lions Stadium) for an inflatable Escape Room and 4-in-1 sports! We will also have a cotton candy & popcorn!
The Escape Room allows for groups of 8 at one time for 15 minute sessions.
Extreme Bingo
Venue: Education 115
Please join us in Education 115 for Extreme Bingo! Bring your music knowledge as prizes will be awarded to the winners!
Magician
Venue: Outside Brower Student Center
Come by Brower Student Center to see our Magician who will be on-site performing magic tricks!
TCNJ Art Gallery
Venue: AIMM Building 115
TCNJ Art Gallery is pleased to present RE/NEW: 2024 TCNJ Faculty Exhibition, a biennial exhibition of the work of studio art, interactive multimedia, and graphic design faculty. Featuring the work of Anita Allyn, Chung Sum Chak, Quinn Collins, Belinda Haikes, Kenneth Kaplowitz, Kyle LoPinto, Elizabeth Mackie, and Liselot van der Heijden, the exhibition explores how these artists respond to the idea of renewal through their artwork.
Visit the TCNJ Art Gallery website for more information.
Homecoming Fest: Mainstage
Venue: Brower Student Center Room 100
Enjoy performances from our talented student organizations and groups!
Planetarium Show 1
Venue: Science Complex P-115
Pre-registration is required!
TCNJ’s Paul S. Hiack Planetarium is a 40-seat planetarium that hosts both a Zeiss projector and a Digitalis projector. Hosted by the Physics Department, you will witness a theater-like space with a dome-shaped ceiling that projects images of stars, planets, and other celestial objects to educate and entertain all attendees about astronomy and related fields.
Each show is capped at 40 attendees and the pre-registration form will be closed when we reach capacity.
Professional Spirit Photos
Venue: Lion Statue outside of Brower Student Center
Come capture a photo with a professional photographer to remember the day! Photos will be posted on social media and our Parent & Family website, and you also have the option to purchase your photos.
Robotics Demonstration
Venue: STEM Building, Room 102
TCNJ Engineering School will showcase their impressive robotics inventions and creations!
Family ThinkFast® Session 1
Venue: Brower Student Center Room 225
Proof of Parent & Family Day registration required.
The ultimate trivia experience! Come compete with your family in this experiential game show that involves the entire audience. The first place family wins $200! Entrance will be first come, first serve.
Field Hockey Game
Venue: Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex
Cheer on the Lions as they take on Montclair State University! Parents & Families Day attendees can show their wristband for admission into the game, after checking-in at one of our tables. All other guests can View ticket prices on the Athletics website and show their mobile tickets for admission into the game.
Paint and Sip w/ Mocktails Session 2
Venue: Education 113
Pre-registration for this event is required. Tickets for the paint-and-sip experience can be purchased from the additional dropdown menu.
Join us for a delightful paint-and-sip social event! Enjoy a guided painting demonstration by Art & Soul, paired with refreshing mocktails from Bringing Happy Hour 2 You.
Please note, each session is limited to 60 participants.
Planetarium Show 2
Venue: Science Complex P-115
Pre-registration is required!
TCNJ’s Paul S. Hiack Planetarium is a 40-seat planetarium that hosts both a Zeiss projector and a Digitalis projector. Hosted by the Physics Department, you will witness a theater-like space with a dome-shaped ceiling that projects images of stars, planets, and other celestial objects to educate and entertain all attendees about astronomy and related fields.
Each show is capped at 40 attendees and the pre-registration form will be closed when we reach capacity.
Family ThinkFast® Session 2
Venue: Brower Student Center Room 225
Proof of Parent & Family Day registration required.
The ultimate trivia experience! Come compete with your family in this experiential game show that involves the entire audience. The first place family wins $200! Entrance will be first come, first serve.
Stilt Walker
Venue: Outside entrance to Lions Stadium
Stop by and see our very own TCNJ alumna stilt walker, Hannah Lemke, who will be performing outside the entrance to Lions Stadium prior to our Homecoming football game at 2:30pm!
Homecoming Football Game
Venue: Lions Stadium
Watch the Lions take on Kean University during our Homecoming football game! Parents & Families Day attendees can show their wristband for admission into the game, after checking-in at one of our tables. All other guests can View ticket prices on the Athletics website and show their mobile tickets for admission into the game.
Lion Royalty Court, Halftime of Football Game
Join us for the 36th Annual Lion Royalty Homecoming Court Ceremony! This will mark the end of a 3-week competition to determine which two students will represent TCNJ as 2024 Lion Royalty.