Saturday, September 27, 2025

24th Annual Cheryl L. Cavallo Hustle for Your Health 5K and Family Fun Walk

7:30 to 7:50 a.m. - Registration/Packet Pick-up
8 to 9:30 a.m. - 5K Race and One-Mile Walk
Medical Center Stadium Track

Join Saint Louis University’s Program in Physical Therapy Student Association for a friendly race supporting the Cheryl L. Cavallo Memorial Scholarship. Participants will receive a Hustle for Your Health T-shirt (sizes available on a first-come, first-served basis). Please come dressed ready to run or walk in the weather that day. The event will be held rain or shine. Water will be provided. Parking at Hickory East Garage is recommended. View race map.

Registration Costs
  • Adults: $20 (Pre-registration); $25 (Race Day)
  • SLU Students: $20 (Any time)
  • Ages 13-17: $10 (Any time)
  • Ages 12 and Under: Free

Our Lady's Saturday with the Catholic Studies Center

9 to 10:30 a.m.
Boileau Hall

Join us for a special Mass in the Campion Chapel, followed by an open house with light complimentary refreshments. There will be opportunities to explore the recently renovated Catholic Studies Center, where our students move seamlessly between the chapel, classroom and common areas. Guests can enter from the front door of Cartier House or the side doors of Boileau Hall. Parking in the Boileau Hall lot is recommended.

Admission Presentation and Campus Tour

9 to 11 a.m.
Queen's Daughters Hall

Join us at the New Student Visit Center for an introduction to Saint Louis University tailored to prospective future Billikens and their families! Attend a complimentary presentation from a member of our admission staff and a campus tour led by a current undergraduate student. Parking in the Queen’s Daughters Hall lot is recommended.

Please note: Registration for this event is separate from Homecoming and Family Weekend. Click here to reserve your tour.

Doisy College of Health Sciences Open House

9 to 11 a.m.
Allied Health Profession Building

Alumni, family, friends, faculty, staff and current students are invited to a free open house showcasing Doisy College of Health Sciences’s resources, services, programs and labs. Explore the facility and interact with faculty, staff and current students. Light refreshments will be provided. Parking in the Hickory East Garage is recommended.

SLU LAW Class of 2000 Brunch

9 to 11 a.m.
Turn Restaurant

Celebrate your SLU LAW 25th Reunion at this brunch at Turn Restaurant. Led by owner and chef David Kirkland, Turn serves health-centered comfort food in the heart of St. Louis.

Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing Open House

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
School of Nursing

Students and parents are invited to tour the building and labs at the Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. Parking in the Hickory East Garage is recommended.

Paint and Sip

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Center for Global Citizenship

Blend the swirling magic of Van Gogh's "The Starry Night" with the vibrant warmth of his "Sunflowers" series. You'll craft a masterpiece guided step-by-step. Perfect for art enthusiasts of all levels, no previous art experience is required. Complimentary soft drinks and snacks will be available. Sponsored by the Office of Parent and Family Engagement.

Cost: $55 per person

SLU-Madrid Reception

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Busch Student Center, Rooms 172 and 173

¡Bienvenidos! Connect with our staff to learn more about SLU-Madrid. A formal program and Q&A will begin at 11:30 a.m. Complimentary light refreshments and snacks will be served. Parking in the Laclede Garage or Olive Compton Garage is recommended.

School of Education Family Event

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Marquette Field (Rain Location: Fitzgerald Hall)

Join the School of Education for free, casual fun for the whole family. Enjoy a children's magician and complimentary snacks; guests are asked to provide their own blankets or lawn chairs. Parking in the Laclede Garage or Olive Compton Garage is recommended.

Craft Your Billiken

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Busch Student Center, Rooms 352 and 353

Families and students, get creative and celebrate what makes SLU special! Join us for a fun arts and crafts activity where you can design your piece inspired by Billiken traditions. Whether it's a keepsake or a display for your room, you'll get to pick it out, make it and take it home!

Campus Trolley Tours

12 to 3:30 p.m. (New Time)
Laclede Avenue at Grand Hall

See what’s new at Saint Louis University! Explore the campus on free guided trolley tours led by SLU student tour guides. Learn about exciting updates taking place on campus and in Midtown. Each tour lasts approximately 30 minutes, and the trolleys will loop consistently from 1 to 4 p.m. The last shuttle will depart at 3:30 p.m. and return at 4 p.m. 

Groups will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Share Your Oral SLU History

12 to 4 p.m.
Busch Student Center, Room 256

Alumni, drop into our hospitality room and share your memories of SLU for a new oral history project. You’ll find more information about the project and a quiet space to be interviewed about everything that made your SLU experience exceptional. Enjoy snacks, look over yearbooks and leave a message on our audio guest book. 

Chaifetz School of Business Reception for Alumni, Students and Families

1 to 3 p.m.
Cook Hall, Atrium

Enjoy complimentary afternoon refreshments with Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business Edward Jones Dean Jackson Nickerson, Ph.D., in a relaxed and welcoming setting. The dean will provide remarks at 2 p.m. Join us for great conversation and a warm welcome into our Billiken business family.

Immel Society Pre-Reception

1:30 to 3 p.m.
Scott Hall

Immel Society members, join us for a special event exclusively for you prior to a SLU LAW Alumni Reception at 3 p.m., also at Scott Hall. Enjoy complimentary light refreshments and the opportunity to meet Dean Twinette Johnson, J.D., Ph.D. The Immel Society recognizes donors who give a gift of $1,000 or more annually to any School of Law fund. Click here to become a member.

Young Alumni Backyard Bash

2 to 4 p.m.
Bannister Alumni House

Join SLU’s Office of Alumni Engagement and the Office of Admission for an afternoon happy hour at Bannister Alumni House! This event is open to all SLU undergraduate alumni from the previous 10 years, plus all past University Ambassador tour guides, SLU 101 and Oriflamme leaders, and former Spirit of the Billiken Award recipients. We'll have refreshments, yard games and plenty of Billiken spirit before the soccer pregame celebration and golf cart parade start at 4 p.m.

All attendees will receive one complimentary drink ticket to be used for beer or wine. Attire is casual, and parking will be available in the adjacent lot.

Billiken Parent and Family Association (BPFA) Boom Boom Bingo (Sold Out)

2 to 4 p.m.
Busch Student Center, Saint Louis Room

Billiken families, get ready to groove, game and go for glory — Boom Boom Bingo is here to turn the weekend into an unforgettable celebration. Join us for a high-energy, music-infused experience that turns the classic game of bingo into a full-blown party with a live D.J. spinning crowd favorites. Whether you're dabbing your card or dancing in your seat, the vibe will be electric, with surprise challenges, quick-fire rounds, and prizes. Expect laughs, loud cheers and friendly rivalry. Sponsored by the Office of Parent and Family Engagement.

Cost: $15 per person

Black Family Rodeo: Sponsored by the Black Alumni Association (BAA)

2 to 5 p.m.
Simon Recreation Center, SLURuba (Rain Location: Center for Global Citizenship)

Round up your family and friends for an afternoon of fun, connection and celebration with the SLU community. Enjoy great music, games, food and drinks for all ages! Your registration cost includes food, drinks and event access. Come dressed in your best rodeo-inspired gear and help us make this reunion one to remember as we celebrate Black excellence in authentic western style. All are welcome!

Cost: $10 per person

SLU LAW Class of 1975 Tour

2 to 2:45 p.m.
Scott Hall

SLU LAW graduates from the Class of 1975 are invited to tour Scott Hall before an all-alumni reception at 3 p.m.

SLU LAW Alumni Reception

3 to 5 p.m.
Scott Hall, Twelfth Floor, Louis W. Riethmann, Jr. Pavilion

Come enjoy SLU LAW’s space in downtown St. Louis! SLU LAW alumni and friends are invited to join Dean Twinette Johnson, J.D., Ph.D., to mix and mingle at Scott Hall over complimentary appetizers and drinks. Parking will be available on the street or in the AT&T garage.

Golf Cart Parade

4 to 4:30 p.m.
Route: Parking lot behind Marchetti Towers East to the Joseph G. Lipic Clock Tower Plaza

Join us for a beloved tradition before the Homecoming and Family Weekend tailgate and men's soccer game — the Saint Louis University Golf Cart Parade, sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA). Watch as departments, student groups and administration unite to showcase creative and exciting golf cart floats through the heart of campus.

Homecoming and Family Weekend Pregame Celebration

4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Quad (Rain Location: Busch Student Center, Wool Ballrooms)

Join alumni, students, parents, families, faculty and staff for a pregame celebration before the soccer game! Enjoy family-fun activities, live music from local band Dirty Mugs and food available for purchase from Gioia’s Deli, owned by SLU alumna Amanda Donley (LAW ’11). Parking in the Laclede Garage is recommended.

Pre-Purchase Your Meal
  • $10 per person
  • $7 kid's meal (For children 12 and under only.)
To guarantee a pregame meal, please purchase your meal(s) during the online registration process. Pre-purchased meals will be available for pick up at the tailgate from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Modifications cannot be made to the selections.

Men's Soccer Game and Halftime Firework Show

6:30 to 9 p.m.
Hermann Stadium

Cheer on your Billikens as they take on the La Salle University Explorers. Plus, enjoy our Homecoming and Family Weekend signature halftime fireworks display! Those who register for the game can pick up their complimentary game tickets at check-in. Current students will present their student ID to enter the game, but still need to register. Parking in the Laclede Garage or Olive Compton Garage is recommended.

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Homecoming and Family Weekend Catholic Mass

10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
St. Francis Xavier College Church

All are welcome at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Catholic Mass co-sponsored by St. Francis Xavier College Church and Saint Louis University Campus Ministry. Parking in the Laclede Garage is recommended.