Friday, September 30
The Crown Pageant
6:00 PM – GC Ballrooms
The Homecoming Court process is a yearly tradition that happens during the week of Homecoming to crown our homecoming royalty. The court promotes affinity for FIU and allows students to showcase their school pride. This will truly be a night of laughs, memories, fun, and a sense of community for Miami-Dade county.
Sunday, October 2
Panthers Got Talent
Doors open at 5:00 PM – Ocean Bank Convocation Center
Come see our FIU Panthers on stage at Panthers Got Talent, an FIU Homecoming tradition in which students, faculty, and staff are able to perform live. Join us for a night of entertainment with singing, dancing, and so many more acts to see who has what it takes to take home the Gold.
Tuesday, October 4
Taste at the Bay
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM – WUC Panther Plaza (BBC)
This is your chance to try an array of dishes from local food vendors around our Biscayne Bay Campus. They will show you what they've got, and there will be something for everyone to enjoy among our different featured restaurants!
shopFIU Day
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – GC Lawns
Back by popular demand! shopFIU Day will be held this Fall during Homecoming week. Join us on Tuesday, October 4th in the GC Lawns from 11:30 AM -1:30 PM. Come out and meet some of your favorite dining, retail, and service partners on campus. There will be free giveaways and games. Also, stop by the shopFIU table to register and you will automatically be entered for a chance to win a VIP gameday experience for you and your friends for Homecoming Day!
Touchdown Tuesday at FIU@I-75
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Ground Floor at FIU@I-75
Celebrate Homecoming with FREE boxed meals, shirts, and take a selfie at our photo stations!
Wednesday, October 5
Wild Wednesday at FIU@I-75
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Ground Floor at FIU@I-75
Celebrate Homecoming with FREE sweets, shirts, games & prizes!
Caribbean Bash
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – WUC Ballrooms (BBC)
Caribbean Bash is a culture-packed event traditionally held at the Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami for those wanting to experience the culturally charged event. This event features DJs, food vendors, and dance competitions. Anyone wanting to appreciate the islander culture can come and join.
Thursday, October 6
Throwback Thursday at FIU@I-75
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Ground Floor at FIU@I-75
Celebrate Homecoming with FREE shirts and snacks from the past!
The Uncaging
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – GC Lawns and Surrounding Areas
The Uncaging is the ultimate spirit event that occurs during Homecoming week. Come connect and have fun with your family, friends, and colleagues at this Carnival/Festival-like event. We invite you to enjoy some great food, get energized with cool activations, dance a little with some music, and much much more. The annual Trail of the Torch will take place as well! Definitely, a night to remember on the lawns.
Friday, October 7
FIU Swimming and Diving TYR Fall Classic
5:00 PM – Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center (BBC)
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
FIU Women's Soccer vs. WKU
7:00 PM – FIU Soccer Stadium
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
FIU Volleyball vs. UAB
7:00 PM – Ocean Bank Convocation Center
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
Saturday, October 8
Homecoming Game
7:00 PM - FIU Football Stadium
Root for your FIU Panthers Football Team as they take on the University of Connecticut Huskies their 2022 Homecoming Game! Join us for the 7:00 PM kick-off at the FIU Football Stadium.
FIU Swimming and Diving TYR Fall Classic
10:00 AM – Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center (BBC)
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events/football/2022-Football-Season-Tickets-Game-2-1654218000000-49298
Spirit Saturday at FIU@I-75
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Ground Floor at FIU@I-75
Celebrate Homecoming! Wear blue & gold and show off your Panther vibes! Enjoy FREE shirts and catered lunch!
FIU CASE Family Tailgate
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm and at Parkview Hall
FIU's College of Arts, Sciences & Education is excited to invite CASE faculty, students, staff and alumni to join us for a Panther Spirit-filled day of fun. Stop by our tent for complimentary food and drinks, a chance drawing for 2 Club Level seat tickets to the game and giveaways. The first 50 guests will receive a special treat!
To RSVP, visit: https://calendar.fiu.edu/event/fiu_case_family_tailgate_homecoming_edition_2022#.YtV2p5PMIqw
Roar Lounge Homecoming Tailgate
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Parkview Hall
FIU takes on the University of Connecticut on Saturday, October 8, at 7:00 PM. Prior to kick-off, join FIU Alumni for food, drinks and fun from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. For just $20 (children ages 12 and under are free), enjoy a meal, soda, entertainment and Panther spirit swag. A cash bar will also be available. Bring your family and friends – everyone is welcome!
For more information, visit: https://www.fiualumni.com/football/index.html
September 16 – October 6
Homecoming Faculty & Staff Royalty
Hear ye! Hear ye! The search for our Faculty & Staff royalty is on. Nominate your pick for Faculty Royal & Staff Royal before it’s too late. Their majesties will be announced at The Uncaging on Thursday, October 6.
- Nominations deadline: Friday, September 16
- Voting period: Monday, September 26 – Monday, October 3
- Winner announcement: Thursday, October 6 at the Uncaging
To cast your vote, visit: https://go.fiu.edu/vote
September 22 – October 3
Spirit Decorating Competition
The longstanding fan-favorite tradition is back! Transform your workspaces and show off your Panther Pride this Homecoming season by competing for one of the three available categories: Gold, Blue and Panther Spirit. Winning teams will be announced at the Homecoming game on Saturday, October 8!
- Picture submission/registration deadline: Thursday, September 22
- Voting period: Monday, September 26 – Monday, October 3
To cast your vote, visit: https://go.fiu.edu/vote
Roaring Spirit Bake-Off
A dash of creativity, 2 tablespoons of spirit, and one heaping cup of Panther Pride – that’s all it takes to be a master of the kitchen and this year’s Homecoming Spirit Bake-Off champion!
- Picture submission/registration deadline: Thursday, September 22
- Voting period: Monday, September 26 – Monday, October 3
To cast your vote, visit: https://go.fiu.edu/vote
Sunday, October 2
Panthers Got Talent
Doors open at 5:00 PM – Ocean Bank Convocation Center
Come see our FIU Panthers on stage at Panthers Got Talent, an FIU Homecoming tradition in which students, faculty, and staff are able to perform live. Join us on Sunday, October 2, for a night of entertainment with singing, dancing, and so many more acts to see who has what it takes to take home the Gold.
- Registration deadline: Wednesday, August 31
Tuesday, October 4
shopFIU Day
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – GC Lawns
Back by popular demand! Come out and meet some of your favorite dining, retail, and service partners on campus. There will be free giveaways and games. Also, stop by the shopFIU table to register and you will automatically be entered for a chance to win a VIP gameday experience for you and your friends for Homecoming Day!
Thursday, October 6
The Uncaging
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – GC Lawns and Surrounding Areas
The Uncaging is the ultimate spirit event that occurs during Homecoming week. Come connect and have fun with your family, friends, and colleagues at this Carnival/Festival-like event. We invite you to enjoy some great food, get energized with cool activations, dance a little with some music, and much much more. The annual Trail of the Torch will take place as well! Definitely, a night to remember on the lawns.
Friday, October 7
FIU Swimming and Diving TYR Fall Classic
5:00 PM – Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center (BBC)
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
Craft
5:00 PM – GC Ballrooms
We are excited to invite faculty, staff, alumni, and guests on campus to kickoff Homecoming weekend! Join us at CRAFT, one of FIU’s newest Homecoming traditions, and sample delicious bites and spirits while helping us raise money for the FIU Ignite Campaign. This year’s event will include live music, drinks from your favorite brands, bites from local restaurants, specialty spirits prepared by the Bartender’s Guild at FIU, and many more surprises!
Suggested donation: $25 / To purchase tickets, visit: https://go.fiu.edu/CRAFT22
Hillel at FIU Homecoming Shabbat
6:00 PM – Location: TBD
Bring your school spirit to meet other Jewish Students at FIU and enjoy a warm Shabbat environment, while celebrating FIU Athletics and Panther Pride!
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/HomecomingShabbat
FIU Women's Soccer vs. WKU
7:00 PM – FIU Soccer Stadium
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
FIU Volleyball vs. UAB
7:00 PM – Ocean Bank Convocation Center
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
Saturday, October 8
Homecoming Game
7:00 PM - FIU Football Stadium
Root for your FIU Panthers Football Team as they take on the University of Connecticut Huskies their 2022 Homecoming Game! Join us for the 7:00 PM kick-off at the FIU Football Stadium.
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events/football/2022-Football-Season-Tickets-Game-2-1654218000000-49298
FIU Swimming and Diving TYR Fall Classic
10:00 AM – Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center (BBC)
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
FIU CASE Family Tailgate
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm • Parkview Hall
FIU's College of Arts, Sciences & Education is excited to invite CASE faculty, students, staff and alumni to join us for a Panther Spirit-filled day of fun. Stop by our tent for complimentary food and drinks, a chance drawing for 2 Club Level seat tickets to the game and giveaways. The first 50 guests will receive a special treat!
To RSVP, visit: https://calendar.fiu.edu/event/fiu_case_family_tailgate_homecoming_edition_2022#.YtV2p5PMIqw
Roar Lounge Homecoming Tailgate
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Parkview Hall
FIU takes on the University of Connecticut on Saturday, October 8, at 7:00 PM. Prior to kick-off, join FIU Alumni for food, drinks and fun from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. For just $20 (children ages 12 and under are free), enjoy a meal, soda, entertainment and Panther spirit swag. A cash bar will also be available. Bring your family and friends – everyone is welcome!
For more information, visit: https://www.fiualumni.com/football/index.html
Tuesday, October 4
shopFIU Day
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – GC Lawns
Back by popular demand! Come out and meet some of your favorite dining, retail, and service partners on campus. There will be free giveaways and games. Also, stop by the shopFIU table to register and you will automatically be entered for a chance to win a VIP gameday experience for you and your friends for Homecoming Day!
Thursday, October 6
The Uncaging
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – GC Lawns and Surrounding Areas
The Uncaging is the ultimate spirit event that occurs during Homecoming week. Come connect and have fun with your family, friends, and colleagues at this Carnival/Festival-like event. We invite you to enjoy some great food, get energized with cool activations, dance a little with some music, and much much more. The annual Trail of the Torch will take place as well! Definitely, a night to remember on the lawns.
Friday, October 7
FIU Swimming and Diving TYR Fall Classic
5:00 PM – Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center (BBC)
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
Craft
5:00 PM – GC Ballrooms
We are excited to invite faculty, staff, alumni, and guests on campus to kickoff Homecoming weekend! Join us at CRAFT, one of FIU’s newest Homecoming traditions, and sample delicious bites and spirits while helping us raise money for the FIU Ignite Campaign. This year’s event will include live music, drinks from your favorite brands, bites from local restaurants, specialty spirits prepared by the Bartender’s Guild at FIU, and many more surprises!
Suggested donation: $25 / To purchase tickets, visit: https://go.fiu.edu/CRAFT22
FIU Women's Soccer vs. WKU
7:00 PM – FIU Soccer Stadium
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
FIU Volleyball vs. UAB
7:00 PM – Ocean Bank Convocation Center
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
Saturday, October 8
Homecoming Game
7:00 PM - FIU Football Stadium
Root for your FIU Panthers Football Team as they take on the University of Connecticut Huskies their 2022 Homecoming Game! Join us for the 7:00 PM kick-off at the FIU Football Stadium.
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events/football/2022-Football-Season-Tickets-Game-2-1654218000000-49298
FIU Swimming and Diving TYR Fall Classic
10:00 AM – Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center (BBC)
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
FIU CASE Family Tailgate
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm • Parkview Hall
FIU's College of Arts, Sciences & Education is excited to invite CASE faculty, students, staff and alumni to join us for a Panther Spirit-filled day of fun. Stop by our tent for complimentary food and drinks, a chance drawing for 2 Club Level seat tickets to the game and giveaways. The first 50 guests will receive a special treat!
To RSVP, visit: https://calendar.fiu.edu/event/fiu_case_family_tailgate_homecoming_edition_2022#.YtV2p5PMIqw
Roar Lounge Homecoming Tailgate
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Parkview Hall
FIU takes on the University of Connecticut on Saturday, October 8, at 7:00 PM. Prior to kick-off, join FIU Alumni for food, drinks and fun from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. For just $20 (children ages 12 and under are free), enjoy a meal, soda, entertainment and Panther spirit swag. A cash bar will also be available. Bring your family and friends – everyone is welcome!
For more information, visit: https://www.fiualumni.com/football/index.html
September 22 – October 3
Roaring Spirit Bake-Off
A dash of creativity, 2 tablespoons of spirit, and one heaping cup of Panther Pride - that’s all it takes to be a master of the kitchen and this year’s Homecoming Spirit Bake-Off champion!
- Picture submission/registration deadline: Thursday, September 22
- Voting Period: Monday, September 26 – Monday, October 3
To cast your vote, visit: https://go.fiu.edu/vote
Tuesday, October 4
shopFIU Day
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – GC Lawns
Back by popular demand! Come out and meet some of your favorite dining, retail, and service partners on campus. There will be free giveaways and games. Also, stop by the shopFIU table to register and you will automatically be entered for a chance to win a VIP gameday experience for you and your friends for Homecoming Day!
Thursday, October 6
The Uncaging
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – GC Lawns and Surrounding Areas
The Uncaging is the ultimate spirit event that occurs during Homecoming week. Come connect and have fun with your family, friends, and colleagues at this Carnival/Festival-like event. We invite you to enjoy some great food, get energized with cool activations, dance a little with some music, and much much more. The annual Trail of the Torch will take place as well! Definitely, a night to remember on the lawns.
Friday, October 7
FIU Swimming and Diving TYR Fall Classic
5:00 PM – Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center (BBC)
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
Craft
5:00 PM – GC Ballrooms
We are excited to invite faculty, staff, alumni, and guests on campus to kickoff Homecoming weekend! Join us at CRAFT, one of FIU’s newest Homecoming traditions, and sample delicious bites and spirits while helping us raise money for the FIU Ignite Campaign. This year’s event will include live music, drinks from your favorite brands, bites from local restaurants, specialty spirits prepared by the Bartender’s Guild at FIU, and many more surprises!
Suggested donation: $25
FIU Women's Soccer vs. WKU
7:00 PM – FIU Soccer Stadium
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
FIU Volleyball vs. UAB
7:00 PM – Ocean Bank Convocation Center
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
Saturday, October 8
Homecoming Game
7:00 PM - FIU Football Stadium
Root for your FIU Panthers Football Team as they take on the University of Connecticut Huskies their 2022 Homecoming Game! Join us for the 7:00 PM kick-off at the FIU Football Stadium.
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events/football/2022-Football-Season-Tickets-Game-2-1654218000000-49298
FIU Swimming and Diving TYR Fall Classic
10:00 AM – Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center (BBC)
To purchase tickets, visit: https://fiutickets.com/tickets/events
Homecoming Retiree Reunion
On Homecoming Game Day, FIU retirees are invited home for a celebration in their honor, the FIU Homecoming Retiree Reunion. During this reunion, guests have an opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues, participate in many of the exciting Homecoming festivities, and enjoy an early dinner hosted by our president.
To RSVP or for more information, please contact the FIU Retiree Association at (305) 348-0101.
FIU CASE Family Tailgate
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm • Parkview Hall
FIU's College of Arts, Sciences & Education is excited to invite CASE faculty, students, staff and alumni to join us for a Panther Spirit-filled day of fun. Stop by our tent for complimentary food and drinks, a chance drawing for 2 Club Level seat tickets to the game and giveaways. The first 50 guests will receive a special treat!
To RSVP visit: https://calendar.fiu.edu/event/fiu_case_family_tailgate_homecoming_edition_2022#.YtV2p5PMIqw
Roar Lounge Homecoming Tailgate
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Parkview Hall
FIU takes on the University of Connecticut on Saturday, October 8, at 7:00 PM. Prior to kick-off, join FIU Alumni for food, drinks and fun from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. For just $20 (children ages 12 and under are free), enjoy a meal, soda, entertainment and Panther spirit swag. A cash bar will also be available. Bring your family and friends – everyone is welcome!
For more information, visit: https://www.fiualumni.com/football/index.html
