Friends, family, students, alumni … this is for you! In conjunction with Homecoming Weekend, we are excited to welcome everyone back to campus! This weekend will be full of creating memories, reuniting with CUW students, and celebrating all that CUW has to offer. Stay tuned to for schedule and registration.

Registration will open in early Fall 2026 (August/September timeframe).

Schedule

Welcome Back Weekend will take place October 2-4, 2026. The schedule will be available closer to the time of the event.

Frequently asked questions

Does CUW recommend any particular local hotels?

CUW has a hotel partner program where campus visitors can receive "friends and family" rates if they book through this program link.

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Do siblings need to be the same gender as the student to sleepover?

To stay in the room with your sibling, you need to be the same gender. However, if not, the CUW student can find a friend on campus to serve as the “Host Student” of the same gender as your sibling.

Do you have any recommendations regarding local restaurants and entertainment?

Local restaurants:

  • Out & Out
  • The Charcoal Grill
  • The Highland House
  • The Chancery
  • Foxtown Brewing
  • First Watch
  • Zaffiro’s Pizzeria

Local entertainment:

  • Golf: Missing Links
  • Movies: Marcus Theatre
  • Bowling: Circle B

Some local restaurants may extend a discount to CUW students.

Do we need to pay to attend athletic games?

If you stop by the Family Welcome table at the tailgate, grab a schedule and there is a free admission voucher in there for your whole family! Just show the voucher at each entrance.

Do we need to register even if we are just coming for the day?

Registrations are appreciated so that we can best prepare for your visit.

Questions?

General questions about Welcome Back Weekend can be directed to student.activities@cuw.edu