Schedule
Full Schedule of Events
Celebrate PC’s signature fall weekend at Homecoming 2026. Open to all members of the Friar community, Homecoming features events like the Friar 5K, Late Night Madness, family-friendly programs, and alumni social gatherings.
Advance registration for Homecoming is closed. Some ticketed events may not be able to accommodate walk-ins. All Homecoming attendees are required to check in and pick up their name tag for ticketed event access at the Slavin Center upon arriving for the weekend.
Friday, Oct. 2
Field Hockey vs. UConn
3 p.m.
Lennon Field
Support women’s field hockey as the Friars kick off the weekend with a BIG EAST match against the UConn Huskies. Admission is free for all fans!
Eucharistic Adoration – Holy Hour
3 p.m.
St. Dominic Chapel
Take time to pause and reflect with Eucharistic Adoration in St. Dominic Chapel. Members of the Dominican community will also be available to hear confessions.
Homecoming Check-In
3:30 – 7 p.m.
Slavin Center
Swing by and check in for the weekend. While you’re there, pick up any event tickets and purchase exclusive Homecoming merchandise. Staff will be available to answer all questions about the weekend.
Humanities Forum – J.R.R. Tolkien and the Stained Imagination – a conversation with David O’Connor
3:30 p.m.
Ruane Center for the Humanities 105
David K. O’Connor is a faculty member in the departments of Philosophy and of Classics at the University of Notre Dame. His teaching and writing focus on ancient philosophy, aesthetics, ethics and politics, and philosophy of religion. Dr. O’Connor is an acclaimed teacher and lecturer. His online lectures on love and sexuality have reached a wide international audience, and are the basis of his two recent books, Love is Barefoot Philosophy (in Chinese translation, 2014) and Plato’s Bedroom: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Love(2015). He has also published extensively on the relation between philosophy, art, and literature, in both the ancient and the modern world.
First Friday Mass
4:35 p.m.
St. Dominic Chapel
Gather with the PC community for Mass celebrated by Rev. Albert Trudel, O.P. in St. Dominic Chapel. All are welcome!
Civ Without the Stress 2.0 Launches at Homecoming Weekend
5 p.m.
Slavin Lawn
Join Rev. Justin Brophy, O.P., Senior Vice President for Mission and Ministry, for a special seminar on The Odyssey as we kick off Homecoming: Our Journey Home, the next iteration of this popular alumni learning series. Exploring themes of longing, belonging, and the search for home, this seminar offers the first class of the fall series, which will feature the works of C.S. Lewis and other influential voices. Registration for the full series will be available separately.
Ray Family Dinner/Friar 5K Fuel Up
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Raymond Dining Hall
Start your weekend with the ultimate dining experience on campus at Raymond Dining Hall. Stop by for music, prizes, and (of course) chicken nuggets. A $16 entrance fee will be taken at the door, per attendee. Students with a meal plan can swipe in, and use a guest pass for their guests, one per meal.
Fuel up before the Friar 5K! All race registrants who pick up their bib on Friday will receive a free voucher to eat at Ray on Friday evening. Start carb loading!
Students, families, and guests without a meal plan pay the door rate for dinner.
Family Fri-Yay!
6 – 7:30 p.m.
McPhail’s and Lower Slavin Center
Pull up a barstool, grab some free popcorn, and make memories over a milkshake with our student leaders on campus. Get your markers out for “PC Celebrity” bingo with a CIV RI 250 trivia twist. Curious about the amazing undergraduate research at Providence College? In between games, quench your thirst for knowledge pop-over, browse student research posters, and connect with students about the projects they’ve been working on over the past year. Hear what they’ve discovered, ask questions, and get a glimpse of the wide range of research happening across campus.
All are welcome to pop in at any time. Space is limited.
Beverages available for purchase.
BOP Back Into BOP! Student and Alumni Meetup at Homecoming
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Slavin Lawn
Homecoming is all about coming back to the people and places that helped shape your Providence College experience. This year, we’re excited to invite you to join fellow BOP alumni, students, and friends for a casual evening of connection at the Tiny Pubs on Slavin Lawn.
Whether you’re catching up with old friends, meeting other members of the BOP community, or simply looking for a place to unwind during a busy Homecoming weekend, this gathering is a great opportunity to reconnect and celebrate all that BOP means to generations of Friars. The evening is designed to be relaxed, informal, and fun, giving everyone a chance to enjoy good conversation and great company.
Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Stonehill
7 p.m.
Schneider Arena
Don’t miss the men’s hockey season-opening exhibition as the Friars take on Stonehill! Stonehill is coached by David Berard ’92. Tickets are available to purchase at the Friar Ticket Office online, or by calling 401.865.GOPC.
Friars of Color Alumni Welcome Back Party
8 – 10 p.m.
Varsity, Federal Hill
Kick off Homecoming Weekend with a Friars of Color Welcome Back Party at the Black-owned Varsity Luxury Sports Bar on Federal Hill. Don’t miss the opportunity to reconnect!
First fifty attendees will receive a complimentary drink ticket.
Flying Ivories: A Dueling Pianos Experience
8:30–10:30 p.m.
McPhail’s
Get ready for a high-energy, all-request show with The Flying Ivories! Featuring two pianos, two outrageously talented musicians, and endless requests spanning the decades, this interactive experience is guaranteed to keep you singing all night long.
All are welcome to pop in at any time. Space is limited.
Beverages available for purchase.
Saturday, Oct. 3
Alumni Admission Session and Friar Tour
9 – 10 a.m.
’64 Hall, Slavin Center
Is your high school student interested in being a Friar? Join Owen Bligh ’10, ’14G, Dean of Admission, for a special presentation about the application process at PC. Attendees are invited to take a tour of campus with a member of the Friars Club immediately following the session. Stay for the day and experience life on campus.
Confession
9:30 a.m.
St. Dominic Chapel
Members of the Dominican community will be available to hear confession.
Homecoming Check-In
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Slavin Center
Swing by and check in for the weekend. While you’re there, pick up any event tickets and purchase exclusive Homecoming merchandise. Staff will be available to answer all questions about the weekend.
Saturday Mass
10 a.m.
St. Dominic Chapel
Gather with the PC community for Mass celebrated by Rev. Simon Teller, O.P., in St. Dominic Chapel. All are welcome!
Open House for Ryan Accelerator and Friartown’s Closet Clothing Donation Drop-Off
10 a.m. – Noon
Feinstein 201 and 205
Stop by for an open house in the Donald Ryan ’69 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Accelerator space in Feinstein! You can visit Friartown’s Closet and learn more about the many programs and opportunities for students interested in entrepreneurship!
In the spirit of Friars helping Friars, Friartown’s Closet, the on-campus, student-run thrift shop supported by the Ryan Accelerator, will be open to donate clothes and/or shop for your student! The mission of Friartown’s Closet is to provide students with a more equitable and sustainable way to buy and sell clothing.
Friartown’s Closet will also be organizing pop-ups in the Smith Hill Annex, where we will invite community members to shop for free! The next popup, which will be organized on a weekend in November, is a great opportunity for the broader PC community to support our neighbors. We are seeking donations of gently used clean clothing for women, men, boys, and girls. Winter coats, warm weather, and professional clothing are most needed for this event.
Please reach out to Kelly Ramirez at kramirez@providence.edu with any questions! Thank you in advance for your support!
Friar 5K
11 a.m.
Starts at Harkins Hall and finishes at Ray Treacy Track
On your marks! The annual Friar 5K, benefiting the National Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, returns for Homecoming Weekend. Students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to run or walk the 3.1-mile course around campus.
Can’t make it to campus? Run the virtual Friar 5K in your hometown.
Friar Fan Zone
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Slavin Lawn
Step into the Friar Fan Zone to meet members of the men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and men’s hockey teams! Snap photos, collect autographs, and talk Friar athletics with fellow fans.
Caring with Dignity Ceremony
12:30 p.m.
St. Dominic Chapel
Join us for a special ceremony to confer the “Caring with Dignity” pin, a symbol of the mission and core values of the Providence College nursing program. Wearing this pin serves as a reminder to our nursing students that they are called to treat those entrusted to their care, and each other, with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Doors open at noon
Procession begins at 12:20 p.m.
Ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m.
Brewed Connections – Meet the Director
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Maria Maria Coffee Truck, Slavin Lawn
Stop by with Jacqueline Kiernan MacKay, Director of the PC Parent & Family Program, for a complimentary iced latte as she welcomes families back to campus. This opportunity is a great chance to touch base, chat, ask questions, or share your stories in a casual and fun setting.
Friar Fest
1 – 4 p.m.
Slavin Lawn
Celebrate Homecoming with the entire Friar family! Join alumni, parents, students, and friends for one of our most beloved Homecoming traditions. Enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious eats from local food trucks, refreshing drinks (including a 21+ bar area), lawn games and activities, live yacht rock music, and some surprise giveaways. Plus, hear a special Homecoming welcome from College President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. ’78, ’82G.
Enjoy PC’s very own branded beer— crafted by Friars, for Friars. Brewed at The Guild, Friars Forever light lager will be available on campus all weekend. Proceeds benefit The Fund for Providence College, supporting the student experience with every sip. (21+ only; please enjoy responsibly.)
This event is complimentary. Food and beverages are available for guests to purchase using cash or credit card.
Loyal Friar Society and St. Dominic Society Balcony Photos
2 – 4 p.m.
Harkins Hall Balcony
As a thank you for your commitment to Providence College, Loyal Friars and St. Dominic Society members are invited to have their picture taken on the iconic balcony of Harkins Hall, a tradition usually reserved for graduating seniors.
Community Doubles Day – Women’s Tennis
1 – 4 p.m.
Providence College Tennis Courts
Come ready to rally! Grab a racquet, team up, and join us for an action-packed day of serves, volleys, and doubles fun — everyone is welcome!
Friar Fun Run
2 p.m.
Ray Treacy Track
After the Friar 5K has wrapped up, join us for the Friar Fun Run, a special race just for kids 12 and under. Be sure to wear your favorite Friar gear — whether it’s a jersey, a hat, or even a custom-made t-shirt — so we can fill the course with our school colors. There will be music, cheers, and a whole lot of fun along the way. Every participant will receive a special Friar Fun Run medal at the finish line to remember the day.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Quinnipiac
3 p.m.
Schneider Arena
Support women’s ice hockey as the Friars host their home opener vs. the Quinnipiac Bobcats! Admission is free for all fans.
Behind the Curtain
3 – 4 p.m.
Smith Center for the Arts
Meet talented student performers and designers as we shine a spotlight on the mainstage productions at the Smith Center for the Arts. Scenic and costume designers will show off renderings and sets they are building for our fall production of Alice by Heart. Go behind-the-scenes for a look at our rehearsal process and what it takes to stage a show at PC.
Homecoming Vigil Mass in Spanish
4 – 4:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences
Pre-registration requested.
Gather with the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) as Rev. David T. Orique, O.P., director of Latin American and Latina/o Studies, concelebrates Mass in Spanish with members of the Dominican community.
Confession
4 p.m.
St. Dominic Chapel
Members of the Dominican community will be available to hear confessions.
Vigil Mass
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
St. Dominic Chapel
Gather with the PC community for Mass celebrated by Rev. Simon Teller, O.P. in St. Dominic Chapel. All are welcome!
Get Friar’d Up at Track 15!
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Downtown Providence
Kick off your night at Track 15, Providence’s newest food hall featuring seven unique cuisine options — the perfect spot to grab dinner and get hyped before Late Night Madness! Hosted by the Mal Brown Club, the Rhode Island area alumni club, this high-energy hangout is open to alumni, parents, families, and yes — kids are welcome! Enjoy DJ tracks and “Friar-oke” to set the vibe, Friar Dom and Huxley bringing the spirit, Friar-themed activities for all ages, and Friars Forever light lager (pending availability). Whether you’re meeting up with friends or just soaking in the energy, this is your chance to celebrate Friar pride before heading to the AMP. Come early, stay loud, and let’s get Friar’d up!
Food and drink available for purchase.
FOLD Night Out at Moonshine Alley
5 – 8 p.m.
Downtown Providence
This event is currently sold out. Please email alumni@providence.edu to be added to the waitlist.
Start the night at Moonshine Alley with fellow FOLD alumni! Grab a drink, catch up with friends, meet some new Friars, and celebrate the Class of 2026 with a welcome toast before heading over to Late Night Madness. Plus, stick around after the event with priority access back into Moonshine Alley.
Your $35 ticket includes a drink ticket, light bites, and priority access to Moonshine Alley after Late Night Madness.
Dinner in the City
Providence is famous for combining the warmth of a small city with the culture of a major metropolitan area. Dine out in style at any of Providence’s renowned restaurants.
A helpful listing can be found at goprovidence.com.
Late Night Madness
7:30 – 10 p.m.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Late Night Madness with Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson is the can’t-miss concert event of Homecoming Weekend, featuring one of music’s most iconic voices. Your favorite athletes, student performers, and Kelly — one stage, one unforgettable night!
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Program starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets required for entry.
More about Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson is a multi-talented artist with over 25 million albums and 50 million singles sold worldwide. Her award-winning daytime talk show, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” now in its seventh season, has earned her multiple Emmy Awards, including wins for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series. Most recently, the series received 11 Emmy Award nominations, including nominations for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host. Additionally, Kelly coached winning teams on “The Voice” in seasons 14, 15, 17, and 21, recently wrapped season 29, and is currently filming the show’s new season. Born in Texas, Kelly gained fame in 2002 as the winner of “American Idol.” She quickly became one of pop’s top artists, and has topped each of Billboard’s pop, adult contemporary, country and dance charts.
Clarkson recently released her new single, “I’d Be Lyin’,” continuing to showcase her signature powerhouse vocals and emotional storytelling. The song follows her 2025 single, “Where Have You Been,” released on her label, High Road Records. That track marked a return to a more intimate, genre-blending sound, incorporating elements of pop, rock, and R&B. The release coincided with the expansion of Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions and her ongoing Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, with Billboard noting the show as a “vocal masterclass,” driven by Clarkson’s powerhouse delivery and intimate, conversational tone. The residency continues with performances scheduled through 2026.
In 2024, Clarkson teamed up with internationally renowned artists/producers Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt for the original holiday single “You For Christmas,” which can be heard on her deluxe re-release, When Christmas Comes Around…Again. The re-release also included a new cover of “Sleigh Ride.”
In 2023, she released chemistry, which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album and was celebrated with an exclusive, sold-out Las Vegas residency, chemistry… An Intimate Night with Kelly Clarkson, where she and her longtime band captivated audiences with a musical journey through her extensive catalog of hits.
Clarkson previously released nine studio albums (Thankful, Breakaway, My December, All I Ever Wanted, Stronger, Wrapped in Red, Piece By Piece, Meaning of Life, and When Christmas Comes Around…), one EP, Kellyoke, one greatest hits album, and two children’s books (New York Times Top 10 bestseller River Rose and the Magical Lullaby and River Rose and the Magical Christmas).
Her extensive list of music accolades includes three Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, one MTV Movie & TV Award, two Academy of Country Music Awards, two American Country Awards, and one Country Music Association Award.
Sunday, Oct. 4
Homecoming Mass
9 a.m.
St. Dominic Chapel
Close out a memorable weekend with Mass celebrated by Alumni Association Chaplain, Rev. Jordan Zajac, O.P. ’04 and concelebrated with members of the Dominican community.
Alumni Awards Brunch
10:30 a.m.
Fiondella Great Room, Ruane Center for the Humanities
This event is currently sold out. Please email alumni@providence.edu to be added to the waitlist.
Join us as we celebrate the remarkable achievements, leadership, and service of Providence College alumni. Gather with fellow Friars for brunch while honoring this year’s award recipients and the lasting impact they have made on their communities, professions, and alma mater. If you plan to attend Mass prior to the brunch, please sign up for the 9 a.m. Homecoming Mass.
All guests require a ticket for entry, including PC students. Tickets are $30 per person.
Homecoming Mass
11 a.m.
St. Dominic Chapel
Close out a memorable weekend with Mass celebrated by College President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. ’78, ’82G and concelebrated with members of the Dominican community.
Homecoming Brunch
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Slavin Lawn
This event is currently sold out.
Enjoy a festive brunch and live music before closing out the weekend. Members of the Dominican community will mingle with alumni, students, and families. PC’s talented singer-songwriter, Dylan DiCaprio ’27, will be our featured performer. At just 21 years old, Dylan is crafting an authentic sound that sits right at the intersection of raw storytelling folk and country music, drawing inspiration from artists like Noah Kahan and Sam Barber. Dylan will perform original material, as well as a variety of well-known hits.
All guests require a ticket for entry, including PC students. Adult tickets are $30, children under the age of 12 are $15 for the all-you-care-to-eat brunch buffet.
Field Hockey vs. UMass Lowell
Noon
Lennon Field
Support the Friars and close out the weekend slate of games as they host the UMass Lowell River Hawks! Admission is free for all fans.
