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⭐ Homecoming 2026 is October 18–24 ⭐
Save the Date: Oct. 18-24
Florida Tech invites alumni, families, students, faculty, staff, and friends to celebrate HOCO 2026—a week of Panther pride and campus tradition. From spirited gatherings and special events to reconnecting with old friends, homecoming unites Panthers from around the globe. Join us!
Alumni Awards Gala
The Alumni Awards Gala is the signature event of Homecoming Week, inviting alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and community partners to celebrate under a Sea of Stars. Enjoy an elegant evening of cocktails, dinner, alumni awards, live music, dancing, and unforgettable connections as we honor the achievements and spirit of the Florida Tech community.
HOCO 2-Miler
Join us for the HOCO 2-Miler, a scenic run/walk through Florida Tech’s beautiful campus that invites all fitness levels to move, connect, and celebrate together.
Homecoming Fest
Homecoming Fest offers the perfect way to experience the heart of Homecoming in a lively, laid-back setting. Join us for food and drinks, a variety of family-friendly activities and live music.
Athletics Hall of Fame
Celebrate the Florida Tech Athletics Hall of Fame 2026 class in this special ceremony, celebrating the enduring achievements and contributions of these Panthers who have helped define Florida Tech Athletics.
Panther Paths
Choose your own Homecoming adventure with Panther Paths—a collection of social gatherings where you can connect with fellow Panthers and explore shared interests.
Florida Tech Homecoming 2025 Schedule
Schedule of Events and Activities
All experiences are open to alumni, students, staff, faculty, and Panther families*. Please see the recommended schedules below and register today!
*Families must be registered for Family Weekend through Student Life. Register here.
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
- Market Day | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- Women’s Soccer Game* | 7:00 p.m. | Rick Stottler Field
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
- Homecoming 2-Miler Race* | 5:00 p.m. | Panther Plaza
- Recreation Presents: Decades Trivia! | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Hartley Room
- BINGO with CAB | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- College Players presents Bonnie & Clyde* | 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
- Global Bites | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- College Players presents Bonnie & Clyde*| 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
- Botanical Gardens Tour | 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. | Panther Plaza
- Lacrosse Play Day | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Open Houses | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 pm
- Folliard Alumni Center, Esports Center, L3Harris Student Design Center
- Residence Life Alumni Career Panel | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Crimson Crossing
- Homecoming Fest | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- Panther Paths: Riverside Social | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Mertens Marine Center
- Panther Paths: College Players Closing Night Reception | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
- College Players presents Bonnie & Clyde* | 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
- Goodbye Brunch | 9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. | Panther Dining Hall
- Homecoming Mass | 11:00 a.m. | All Faiths Center
*Event requires additional ticketing.
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
- Market Day | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- Women’s Soccer Game* | 7:00 p.m. | Rick Stottler Field
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
- Homecoming 2-Miler Race* | 5:00 p.m. | Panther Plaza
- Recreation Presents: Decades Trivia! | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Hartley Room
- BINGO with CAB | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- College Players presents Bonnie & Clyde* | 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
- Alumni Awards Gala* | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Clemente Center
- College Players presents Bonnie & Clyde* | 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
- Botanical Gardens Tour | 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. | Panther Plaza
- Athletics Hall of Fame* | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Hartley Room
- Lacrosse Play Day | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Open Houses | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Folliard Alumni Center, Esports Center, L3Harris Student Design Center
- Residence Life Alumni Career Panel | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Crimson Crossing
- Homecoming Fest | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- Panther Paths: Riverside Social | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Mertens Marine Center
- Panther Paths: College Players Closing Night Reception | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
- College Players presents Bonnie & Clyde* | 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
- Goodbye Brunch | 9:00 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. | Panther Dining Hall
- Homecoming Mass | 11:00 a.m. | All Faiths Center
*Event requires additional ticketing.
Families must be registered for Family Weekend through Student Life. Register here.
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
- Market Day | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- Women’s Soccer Game* | 7:00 p.m. | Rick Stottler Field
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
- Homecoming 2-Miler Race* | 5:00 p.m. | Panther Plaza
- Recreation Presents: Decades Trivia! | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Hartley Room
- BINGO with CAB | 8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- College Players presents Bonnie & Clyde* | 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
- Global Bites | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- College Players presents Bonnie & Clyde* | 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
- Botanical Gardens Tour | 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. | Panther Plaza
- Lacrosse Play Day | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Panther Supporter Sessions | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Sessions (offered every 30 minutes):
- The 411 on Graduate School — Crawford Building 401
- Getting Involved in Research — Crawford Building 402
- Supporting Your Panther’s Internship & Job Search — Crawford Building 403
- Parenting from a Distance -- Crawford Building 404
- Open Houses | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Folliard Alumni Center, Esports Center, L3Harris Student Design Center
- Homecoming Fest | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- Panther Paths: Riverside Social | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Mertens Marine Center
- Panther Paths: College Players Closing Night Reception | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
- College Players presents Bonnie & Clyde* | 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
- Goodbye Brunch | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Panther Dining Hall
- Homecoming Mass | 11:00 a.m. | All Faiths Center
*Event requires additional ticketing.
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
- Market Day | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- Women’s Soccer Game* | 7:00 p.m. | Rick Stottler Field
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
- Homecoming 2-Miler Race* | 5:00 p.m. | Panther Plaza
- Recreation Presents: Decades Trivia! | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Hartley Room
- BINGO with CAB | 8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- College Players presents Bonnie & Clyde* | 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
- Global Bites | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- Alumni Awards Gala* | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Clemente Center
- College Players presents Bonnie & Clyde* | 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
- Botanical Gardens Tour | 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. | Panther Plaza
- Lacrosse Play Day | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Athletics Hall of Fame* | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Hartley Room
- Homecoming Fest | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Crawford Green
- Panther Paths: Riverside Social | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Mertens Marine Center
- Panther Paths: College Players Closing Night Reception | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
- College Players presents Bonnie & Clyde* | 8:00 p.m. | Gleason Performing Arts Center
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
- Goodbye Brunch | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Panther Dining Hall
- Homecoming Mass | 11:00 a.m. | All Faiths Center
*Event requires additional ticketing.
Alumni Awards Gala
Theme: Sea of Stars
A Night of Connection and Celebration Honoring Our 2026 Alumni Award Winners
The Alumni Awards Gala celebrates the Jerome P. Keuper Distinguished Alumni Award winner, the GOLD Ad Astra Alumni Award winner, ten Alumni-Owned Businesses and one Outstanding Alumni Award winner from each academic college. Reconnecting, reminiscing, cocktails, dinner, awards, live music and dancing make this event the highlight of HOCO 2026. Gather your friends, family and colleagues and get your tickets for an unforgettable evening!
Gala admission includes:
- Cocktail hour
- Three-course dinner
- Alumni awards program
- Live music & dancing
- Professional photography (complimentary photos available for download following the event)
- Complimentary valet
This event is open exclusively to guests age 21 and older. Attendees should dress in Black Tie Optional attire. To enhance the evening's celestial atmosphere, guests are encouraged to embrace the Sea of Stars theme through their attire and accessories.
2025 Alumni Award Winners
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GOLD (Graduate of the Last Decade) Ad Astra Alumni Award
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College of Aeronautics Skurla Outstanding Alumni Award
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Jerome P. Keuper Distinguished Alumni Award
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Nathan M. Bisk College of Business Outstanding Alumni Award
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College of Engineering and Science Outstanding Alumni Award
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College of Psychology and Liberal Arts Outstanding Alumni Award
2025 Alumni Owned/Operated Business Honorees
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