Homecoming & Family Weekend Providence

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Join Us October 2–4, 2026

Get ready for family fun! JWU’s Providence Campus will celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend on October 2-4, 2026.

Homecoming & Family Weekend is an annual tradition the entire JWU community looks forward to. Students, families, friends, faculty, staff and alumni come together to enjoy time on campus and a variety of fun activities. Be sure to register early to secure tickets for limited-seating events, and remember there’s plenty happening throughout the weekend that doesn’t require a special ticket. We encourage everyone to register so you don’t miss out.

Fall downtown Providence from outside Gaebe Commons.

Visit Providence

Travel plans: Providence is a popular destination for fall events, so if you’ll need flights or hotel accommodations, start exploring options now. For Family Weekend, many families will arrive mid-day on the 2nd and depart anytime on the 4th. See our Providence City Guide for hotel ideas.

If you have questions, contact Student Engagement at 401-598-1195 or involved.pvd@jwu.edu.

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Relive Family Weekend 2025

Take a look back at highlights from a festive weekend that celebrated the Wildcat community.