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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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.