Homecoming at Elizabethtown College is an annual tradition that brings together Blue Jays from across generations to reconnect and celebrate the spirit of Etown. Held each fall, the weekend features a variety of events including class reunions, the Homecoming Parade, live music, campus celebrations, student performances, and alumni athletic competitions.

It’s a time when alumni return to campus, families experience what makes Etown so special, and current students take part in the excitement of the community. Whether you're catching up with classmates, enjoying great food and music at FEST, or cheering on Blue Jay athletes, Homecoming is a weekend for making unforgettable memories.

Class reunions are great times to reconnect with classmates and friends! Activities take place each year and span from alumni who have graduated 50-years or more to alumni who just graduated and celebrate with a "zero-year" event. Reunions provide wonderful opportunities to celebrate being Blue Jays, reconnect with our Etown family, and get involved with our alma mater in meaningful ways.

Whether you graduated recently or many years ago, there isn't a better time to flock back to your campus home than when your class is celebrating a reunion!

Homecoming Day wouldn’t be complete without fun moments and meaningful connections with faculty members and academic areas. During Homecoming, alumni and faculty members gather together and relive all the memories from their time together at Etown!

For all who love Etown and want to give back, there are countless ways to get involved—whether near or far—by volunteering time and talents to support Admissions, Alumni Relations, Career Services, Development, and more, with alumni and friends each year helping to recruit students, mentor current Jays, lead through the Alumni Council, speak in classes, and strengthen the College’s mission through service.

Elizabethtown College is committed to helping students discover their calling and prepare for a fulfilling future, and your support makes that possible. Gifts from alumni, parents, and friends provide vital scholarships and resources that empower our students to grow academically, personally, and professionally. Whether you're helping a first-generation student take their first steps on campus or supporting hands-on learning opportunities, your generosity directly fuels Etown’s mission to Educate for Service.

Hatch a Jay is Etown’s community referral program, inviting alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to help us welcome the next generation of Blue Jays. If you know a student who would thrive at Etown, someone who values community, experiential learning, and making a difference, refer them to our Admissions team!