We are thrilled to welcome our alumni, students, and families back home to Mount St. Joseph University to celebrate this year's theme, "paint the town blue and gold!" Check out the lineup of events below to start planning your Homecoming 2026 weekend!
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Schedule of Events
Friday, October 23
- Presidential Scholarship Benefit | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Athletic Hall of Fame | Program: 5:45 p.m. | Event: 7 p.m. | Lions Table, formerly known as Fifth Third Bank Dining Hall | Click here for tickets
- MSJ Trivia | Joe Lions Grille | 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24
- Discover The Mount | 9:00 a.m. | Seton Center | Click here to Register
- Homecoming Tailgate | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Parking Garage, Top Floor
- Family & Student Club Zones | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Lion's Park
- Homecoming Luncheon | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Sports Complex
- Football: MSJ Lions Vs Manchester | 1:30 p.m. Kick-off | Schueler Field
- Halftime Show & VFW Scholarship Presentation
- Women's Volleyball: MSJ Lions Vs Earlham | 6:00 p.m. | Harrington Center
- Women's Soccer: MSJ Lions Vs Manchester | 6:00 p.m. | Schueler Field
- Men's Soccer: MSJ Lions Vs Manchester | 8:30 p.m. | Schueler Field
- Karoke with the School of Business | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | 5th floor, Seton Center
- MSJ Bingo | 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Lions Table, formerly known as Fifth Third Bank Dining Hall
- See additional details below.
Additional Saturday Events
Tailgating Events 11:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
- Tailgate & Tent City | Beer Booth, Car Display, Photo Booth | Parking Garage, Top Floor
- Family & Student Clubs Zone | Student Organization Booths | Lion's Park
- Mechanical Bull, Face Painting, DJ, etc. | Lion's Park
- Homecoming Luncheon | Schueler Athletic Complex
- Community & Partner Tables | Schueler Athletic Complex
Academic & Departmental Special Events
- School of Arts & Sciences: Car Show Display | 11:00 a.m - 1:30 p.m. | Parking Garage, Top Floor
- School of Business: Karaoke | 4-6 p.m. | SOBC area, Seton Center, 5th Floor
- School of Education: Online MSJ Scavengar Hunt | All Day, Campus-wide
- MSJ Art Guild: Paint the Number | 11:00 a.m - 1:30 p.m. | Parking Garage, Top Floor
- School of Health Sciences: Minute to Win it | TBD | Parking Garage, Top Floor
Explore the Mount: Self-Guided Campus Tour
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Take a walk down memory lane—or discover something new! Mount St. Joseph University is home to a unique collection of landmarks, traditions, and gathering places that have shaped generations of Mounties and Lions.
As you explore campus, visit some of the iconic places that tell the story of the Mount, from the quiet beauty of our sacred spaces to the traditions, celebrations, and athletic spirit that bring our community together. Be sure to visit the newly renovated Seton Commons, a refreshed gathering space to connect, relax, and make new memories.
Use this self-guided tour to explore, reminisce, and reconnect with the places that make the Mount home. Click here for details about campus icons & locations to visit. |
Sunday, October 25
- Homecoming Mass with the Archbishop | 10:00 a.m. | Mater Dei Chapel
- Sunday Brunch | Following Mass | Lions Table, formerly known as Fifth Third Bank Dining Hall
- Motherhouse History & Tours | Details TBD
Visit the Roar Store
Level up your lion pride and stop by the Roar Store for official MSJ apparel!
Visit our Roar Store website here.
Open Hours
Monday through Friday: Noon - 6 p.m.
Contact the ROAR Store:
Phone: 244-4416
Email: roarstore@msj.edu
Accommodations
For families visiting from out of town, we offer a convenient list of area hotels. We've curated these accommodations to ensure a comfortable stay, making your visits to see your child at the Mount as easy and enjoyable as possible. Visit area hotels here.
Preferred Hotel
See the Mount's Preferred Hotel Here!
Hotel Celare Cincinnati Midtown
310 Straight Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
The Mount has a second hotel partner with a special MSJ discount rate available, the Hotel Celare Cincinnati Midtown. This boutique Marriott property is not far from Nippert Stadium, and is located two miles from Downtown. The rate will be at $159 for 2025-2026 with a few blackout dates.
Mount St. Joseph University Discounted Rate at Hotel Celare Cincinnati Midtown
Keep the Mount Spirit Alive
Can’t make it to Homecoming? You can still celebrate by giving back to help future Lions.
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