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Homecoming 2026 Events

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Friday February 20, 2026

Sea Lion Golf Classic | 8:30 a.m.

This year, the beloved Sea Lion Golf Classic joins Homecoming! Golfers have the option to add on a 2026 Homecoming Weekend Pass ($25 value) for no additional cost! This Event Has Sold Out!

Homecoming Chapel | 9:45 a.m.

Brown Chapel

Kick off Homecoming Weekend with a time of worship, reflection, and gratitude. This special gathering opens our weekend by centering our hearts on Christ and celebrating the faith that continues to shape the PLNU community. Join us as we begin the festivities together in a spirit of unity, praise, and anticipation for all that’s ahead.

HOCO chapel
hoco chapel
hoco chapel

 

Loma Legacy | 11 a.m.

Family Life Center

Join us as we continue our long-standing tradition of honoring distinguished and committed alumni who are pursuing their own unique calling, influencing the lives of others, and impacting the university community.

Loma Legacy
Loma Legacy
Loma legacy

 

Psych & MACC Alumni Gathering |12:15 - 2 p.m.

PLNU Main Campus (The ARC)

For questions please contact: hhyon@pointloma.edu 

Blunt Scholarship & Alumni Gathering | 12 - 2 p.m.

FSB Conference Room

Celebrate the legacy of the Blunt Scholarship with fellow alumni. This gathering offers time to reconnect and hear how the spirit of curiosity and creative inquiry lives on through today’s Blunt Scholars. This is an invite only event.

Dr. Mike McKinney: A Legacy of Impact | 2 - 4:30 p.m.

Crill Performance Hall

Join fellow alums as we celebrate the distinguished career and lasting legacy of Dr. Mike McKinney, whose impact has shaped the heart of the Loma community for decades. Enjoy light refreshments, time to connect, and a brief program honoring his remarkable service and influence.

Horizon Circle Reception | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Bresee Alumni House

In appreciation and celebration of their most loyal supporters, President and Mrs. Fulcher invite members of the President's Horizon Circle to join them for a special reception honoring their generosity and commitment to PLNU and our students. This event is by invitation only.

Musoffee | 7 - 9 p.m.

Brown Chapel & Friendship Plaza 

For the first time ever, one of Point Loma’s favorite late-night traditions is part of Homecoming Weekend! Start the evening in Friendship Plaza with a full-service coffee bar, fresh churros, and time to reconnect before student and alumni bands take the stage in Brown Chapel. Come sip, snack, and soak in a uniquely Point Loma night.

*this event has been moved from The Greek to Brown Chapel

musoffee
musoffee
musoffee

 

Saturday February 21, 2026

We are Loma 5K | 8 a.m.

Alumni Lawn

Join us for PLNU’s sixth annual We Are Loma 5K—a fun, community-wide run supporting the Loma Fund and enriching student life. Enjoy a spirited morning on our scenic campus, now with professional race timing for an elevated race experience.

Every step taken at the We Are Loma 5K supports the Loma Fund — fueling Scholarships, Living, and Formation at PLNU. Your participation helps make education more accessible through scholarships, sustains the spaces where students live and gather, and invests in programs that foster spiritual growth, belonging, and lifelong flourishing.

5K RegistrationRace Results

 

loma 5k
Loma 5k
loma 5k

 

Research Associates Breakfast | 8:30 a.m.

Ellipse Chapel

Join the Research Associates for breakfast on Saturday, February 21st at 8:30 am. Celebrate 50 years of phenomenal work being done in Chemistry and Biology at PLNU while enjoying a catered breakfast.

If you have any questions please contact Lalo Ruiz Morales at eruizmore@pointloma.edu 

 

Research Associates Breakfast
Research Associates Breakfast
Research Associates Breakfast

 

Department Gatherings | Times and Locations Vary

Reuben Welch School of Theology and Christian Ministry - Department Gathering

When: Saturday February 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Where: Point Loma Main Campus - Smee 100

For questions, please contact: sstarner@pointloma.edu 

Department of Literature, Journalism, Writing, and Languages - Creative Writing Celebration

When: Saturday February 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Where: Point Loma Main Campus - Bond 103

For questions, please contact: kmanning@pointloma.edu 

School of Nursing - Department Gathering

When: Saturday February 21, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Health Promotion Center - 4101 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105

For questions, please contact: eleong@pointloma.edu 

Math, Computer Science, Physics & Engineering - Department Gathering

When: Saturday February 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Where: Point Loma Main Campus - Latter 001

For questions, please contact: StephanieKrahenbuhl@pointloma.edu 

Sociology, Social Work & Family Sciences - Department Gathering

When: Saturday February 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Where: Point Loma Main Campus - Evans Hall Courtyard

For questions, please contact: ElizabethSchmelzenbach@pointloma.edu 

Law Alumni Gathering

When: Saturday February 21, 2026 9 - 11 a.m.
Where: Point Loma Main Campus - Cabrillo 202

For questions, please contact: LilyNguyen@pointloma.edu 

Fermanian School of Business - Department Gathering

When: Saturday February 21, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Where: Point Loma Main Campus - Fermanian Conference Center

For questions, please contact: jhills@pointloma.edu 

Men's Basketball Alumni Gathering

When: Saturday February 21, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Where: Point Loma Main Campus - Colt Forum

For questions, please contact: JordanCourneya@pointloma.edu 

Music Alumni - Department Gathering

When: Saturday February 21, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Where: Point Loma Main Campus - Cooper Parlor

For questions, please contact: mburrows@pointloma.edu 

History, Political Science, and International Studies - Department Gathering

When: Saturday February 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Where: Point Loma Main Campus - Taylor Courtyard

For questions, please contact: KelliMcCoy@pointloma.edu 

School of Education Alumni Board Meeting

When: Saturday February 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Where: Robinson Conference Room (2nd floor in Thomas)

For questions, please contact: jkritsch@pointloma.edu 

Class Reunions | Times and Locations Vary

This event is exclusively reserved for alumni celebrating a milestone reunion year! If you graduated in 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2015, 2016, or 2017 or if you're one of our Most Fab reunion alums, which are those who graduated in 1975 or earlier, we’d love to welcome you back for a special Homecoming Reunion celebration.

10 Year Reunion ('15, '16, '17) | 11 a.m. | Ryan West Patio

25 Year Reunion ('01) | 12 p.m. | Ryan Deck

30 Year Reunion ('95, '96, '97) | 11 a.m. | Wasson SeaView Terrace

45 Year Reunion ('80, '81, '82) | 12 p.m. | Latter 101

50 Year Reunion ('76) | 11 a.m. | Cunningham Dining Room

Most Fab Reunions ('75+) | 11 a.m. | Lower Nicholson Commons (The ARC)

Marketplace & Tailgate | 3 - 5 p.m.

Campus Mall

Explore a lively collection of student, alumni, and local vendor booths at our Homecoming Marketplace! Discover handcrafted art, unique goods, and creative offerings while supporting the talented makers within the PLNU community. Hop for a ride on the ferris wheel and grab a bite with your fellow Sea Lions. 

Hoco Market Place
Hoco Market Place
Hoco Market Place

 

Basketball Doubleheader| 5:30 p.m & 7:30 p.m.

Golden Gym 

Move from the tailgate over to the Golden Gym for an exciting basketball doubleheader! Come show your PLNU spirit and cheer on our Sea Lions as they take on CIU. Bring the energy, wear your school colors, and be part of the homecoming excitement!

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Sunday February 22, 2026

Post-Homecoming Event | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

San Diego First Church of the Nazarene

Join SDFC for the 90th birthday celebration of former professor Dr. Herb Prince, honoring his lasting impact on generations of students and the community he helped shape. This special post-Homecoming reception is a chance to gather, share memories, and express our gratitude for a life of faithful teaching and mentorship.