Homecoming

Homecoming at NAU is a week-long celebration of Lumberjack pride with events for students, alumni, families, and the Flagstaff community. Reconnect, celebrate, and make new memories together!

Homecoming at NAU is a spirited tradition that unites students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the local community. It’s a week to celebrate everything that makes being a Lumberjack unforgettable.

Mark your calendar! Homecoming 2025 is happening November 3–8. From the bonfire and pep rally to the alumni breakfast and football game, it’s a week packed with pride, tradition, and celebration. Join us on campus and in the Flagstaff community for this special annual event.

Celebrate all week long!

There’s something for everyone during Homecoming! Students, families, alumni, and guests are all invited to join the fun.

Share your Homecoming moments

Tag your photos and memories with #NAUHomecoming2025 and you might see your post featured during the events!

A group of students enjoy a ride at the ASNAU Carnival at N A U's homecoming weekend.

Make It Monday

Start Homecoming week with creativity and free swag! Join your classmates for crafts, T-shirts, keychains, and more while supplies last.

Monday, November 3, 2025 | Location TBD | 7–9 p.m.

Traditions day

Kick off the weekend connecting with friends and classmates at a pep rally, bonfire, and chili cook-off.

Thursday, November 6, 2025 | Central Quad | 6 p.m.

ASNAU Carnival

Student government invites you to come out and enjoy  rides, games, and food at the annual ASNAU Carnival! Free to all undergrads with an NAU ID.

Friday, November 7, 2025 | Westside of Union/P16 | 4–11:30 p.m.

Tailgate and football game

Show your school spirit and cheer on your Lumberjacks as the week wraps up with a tailgate and the Homecoming football game. Get tickets here!

Saturday, November 8, 2025 | Skydome | Tailgate-11 a.m. | Game-1 p.m.

Events for alumni and the Flagstaff community

Dedicatee Banquet

Recognizing a faculty or staff member who has made a big impact on campus.

Thursday, November 4, 2025 | Ashurst Auditorium | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

N A U dedicatee buttons honoring past N A U community leaders.

Café au Louie alumni breakfast

Gather for coffee, breakfast, and conversation with college friends.

Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 1899 Bar and Grill | 8–10 a.m.

Show your Lumberjack spirit

N A U students throw up the Lumberjack hand sign while smiling and enjoying themselves at the homecoming carnival.

Learn the NAU fight song, practice your hand sign, and gear up in blue and gold. Whether you're waving from the sidelines or marching in the parade, these traditions unite us as Lumberjacks.

Get into the spirit

A century of Homecoming tradition

NAU hosted its first Homecoming in 1924 with a football game at McMullen Field. The event grew into an annual tradition by 1925 and has continued ever since. In 2024, NAU celebrated 100 years of Homecoming pride, including longtime traditions like the Dedicatee Banquet, added in 1936.

N A U student blockers try to clear a path for a handoff to the back in this 1905 football game on the Athletic Field, later renamed McMullen Field.
Read about McMullen Field