Celebrate Homecoming 2024!

October 21-27, 2024

Chili Cook-off & Tee Shirt Giveaway

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Busby Amphitheater (Rain location: Student Union Ballroom)
Kick Homecoming off right with delicious chili prepared by our faculty and staff. Vote for your favorites in various categories and leave with a full stomach. Be sure to grab your official Homecoming shirt to sport throughout the week. Did we mention all of this is free? Just bring your SkyCard!

Light Up the Night 5k Glow Run

Check in starting at 6:30 p.m., run starting at 7 p.m. | Student Life Center
Light Up The Night: Glow Run is an event to recognize the impacts of sexual violence and empower those impacted to take back the night and show support for our community!

FLC Homecoming Swag Decoration

5 - 8 p.m. | Student Union Plaza
Show off your school spirit by decorating your very own FLC foam talons, posters, cowbells, pompoms, sticker sheets and hacky sacks!

Volleyball vs. Adams State

6 - 8 p.m. | Whalen Gymnasium
This is our Volleyball N7 game!
Purchase tickets in advance

Build-a-Buddy

Noon – 2 p.m. | Animas Lounge
Join us to create your own build-a-buddy! Choose your stuffed animal and show your school spirit with matching Homecoming tee-shirts! 

FLC Field Day | 2 - 8 p.m.

2 – 6 p.m. | Housing Quad
Hey Skyhawks! We Challenge you to an epic day of field games. Enjoy tons of mini-games -games against our student-athletes, friends, faculty, staff and FLC administrators! Also enjoy a photo booth, music, drawing and board games, popcorn and so much more! Wear your blue or gold, or FLC shirt to get free swag.
 

Skyhawk Family Dinner

5 – 7 p.m. | Student Union Plaza
After Field Day we’ll move over to the plaza for an all-campus meal- Students, faculty, and staff can enjoy a free meal with your skycard.  Tickets are available for purchase at the door for community members.

Lighting up FLC

6:30 p.m. | Clocktower
Join us at the Fort Lewis Clocktower as we build a new tradition – lighting up our letters to the tune of the FLC Fight Song. Sing-along as we cheer on all our athletic teams.
 

Movie Night Featuring Twilight

6 - 8 p.m. | Busby Amphitheater
Wind down the night with a cozy movie at the Amphitheater with blankets and hot cocoa.

Hall of Fame Ceremony

Doors at 5 p.m., Ceremony at 6 p.m. | Whalen Gymnasium
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Reserve your ticket

 

Volleyball vs. Regis

6 p.m. | Whalen Gymnasium
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Women's Soccer vs. Black Hills State

7 p.m. | Dirks Field
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Homecoming Alumni Mug Crawl & Alumni Scholarship Fundraiser

6 - 9 p.m. | Downtown Durango
Kick-off Homecoming weekend as we visit some classic downtown Durango watering holes. The crawl will start at Carver Brewing Co. with appetizers and their award-winning craft beers.
Learn more and RSVP

Family Weekend Hike

8:45 - 11 a.m. | Details on location will be provided to participants once registered
This hike will take participants to a beautiful waterfall as we explore a local hiking area.  No prior hiking experience is necessary. We will hike approximately 2 miles on a dirt and rock trail over uneven terrain, both uphill and downhill.  The hike will end just before 11 a.m., allowing folks to get back to campus and participate in athletic events. Space is limited. Historically this trip has had a waitlist, so folks should register as soon as they are able!

Homecoming Tailgate

Noon - 2 p.m. | FLC Campus, Practice field next to the Stadium Parking Lot
Bring your Skyhawk Spirit and join us for the official Homecoming Tailgate. Wear your blue and gold, enjoy delicious food, participate in yard games and other activities, and connect with current students, faculty, staff, fellow alumni, and community members. Game begins at 2 p.m.
Learn more and RSVP

Football vs. Colorado Mesa

2 p.m. | Dennison Field
Gear up for a fun-filled evening of school pride, community unity, and the joy of movement at the FLC Homecoming Bike Parade 2023! This year's event invites participants to bike, walk, skate, roll, or simply spectate as we celebrate our school's spirit in a unique and eco-friendly way.
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Volleyball vs. UCCS

7 p.m. | Whalen Gymnasium
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Gothtober

7:30 p.m. | Student Union Plaza
A Spooky After-Homecoming dance where students can dress up as their favorite horror characters, from classic monsters to modern-day villains. After cheering on the FLC Football team, join us for a night of eerie fun, music, dancing, and prizes.

 

Women's Soccer vs. Regis

1 p.m. | Dirks Field
Purchase tickets in advance

Join the Skyhawk Photo Challenge

To participate,  follow the photo prompts below and submit a Homecoming-themed photo to sic_st1@fortlewis.edu. Each photo counts as one entry, and you can enter as many times as you like. Throughout Homecoming week, use the provided prompts for your photos for a chance to win exciting prizes. All submissions must be emailed by Sunday, October 27 at 11:59 pm. A student committee will select winners.

Prizes

  • 1st - Nintendo Switch Lite
  • 2nd - Lego Polaroid camera
  • 3rd - 24 can variety pack of Redbull

Prompts

  1. You with Skyler
  2. You with the Clocktower
  3. Your favorite thing about Fort Lewis College
  4. You or friends at any Homecoming or athletics event
  5. You or friends with FLC or Homecoming swag
  6. A selfie with a Build-A-Buddy

Skyler and a student, ready for game day!