Homecoming

Homecoming week at NAU is a celebration of school pride, filled with events for students, alumni, and the Flagstaff community. From historic traditions to new memories, it’s a time to come together and show what it means to be a Lumberjack.

Homecoming is a week-long tradition at NAU that brings students, alumni, staff, and the Flagstaff community together. It’s a time to celebrate NAU pride and enjoy events that connect past and present Lumberjacks.

Save the date! Homecoming 2025 will take place November 3–8, with events like the Dedicatee Banquet, Traditions Day with a bonfire and pep rally, the ASNAU Carnival, and the Homecoming tailgate and football game. Get ready for a week full of tradition, energy, and celebration across campus and throughout the Flagstaff community!

Homecoming events

Homecoming includes events for everyone, whether you’re a student, a parent, an alum, or just visiting.

Share your moments

Use the hashtag #NAUHomecoming2025 on social media. Your posts may be featured on our live feed during the festivities.

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

Make It Monday

Students kick off Homecoming week by doing cool crafts with fellow classmates. Get free shirts, keychains, and more while supplies last!

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

Traditions day

This event includes a pep rally, bonfire, and chili cook-off. It’s a great way to kick off the weekend with friends and classmates.

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

ASNAU Carnival

Free to all undergrads with an NAU ID, there are rides, games, and food, all hosted by student government.

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

Tailgate and football game

The week wraps up with a tailgate and the Homecoming football game. It’s a chance to show your school spirit and cheer for the Lumberjacks.

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

Alumni and community dedicated events

Dedicatee banquet

Each year, NAU recognizes 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

Alumni gather for coffee, breakfast, and conversation with old friends.

Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 1899 Bar & 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, the official hand sign, and where to get your NAU gear. Whether you’re cheering from the stands or joining the parade, these are the traditions that bring the blue and gold to life.

Get into the spirit

A look back at Homecoming history

NAU’s first Homecoming was held in 1924 with a football game at McMullen Field. The following year, during NAU’s 25th anniversary, the event became a yearly tradition. The dedicatee banquet was added in 1936. In 2024, NAU celebrated 100 years of Homecoming traditions.

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

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