Thank you for registering for Homecoming. The Alumni Relations team is excited to welcome you HOME.
Get Homecoming ready by purchasing an Alumni Shirt, booking a hotel and reviewing the Homecoming Weekend FAQs which will enhance your Homecoming experience!
Check out these other Ernie exclusives and and fun opportunities to participate (with additional registrations) whether you are attending in person or virtually.Â
Ernie Exclusives
Ernie Brick Collectible
Celebrate Ernie getting fit in 2026 with this collectible figurine while supporting the Our Mascot, Our Legacy Fund. Hurry, supplies are limited (only 250). Order your today ($25 per set); all sets will be mailed directly to your home address. Order form coming soon!
Private Meet and Greet with Ernie
All those who support the Our Mascot, Our Legacy Fund will be invited to a private meet and greet with Ernie on Friday, October 23 (6-7 pm, Boitnott Room). Make a gift of $10 or more to the Our Mascot, Our Legacy Fund to receive your invitation.
Additional In-person Events
Mocktails & Mingling: Alumni & Student Networking Reception
Thursday, October 22
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Forrer Learning Commons, 2nd Floor/Class of 1969Â Great Room
Event details
We are taking the ever-popular Career Connections Fair and rebranding it. Help students practice their networking skills in a relaxed environment- and relieve some anxiety around the networking process- by just talking about yourself! Students want to know about your career journey and how they might follow the same pathways. This is the perfect opportunity to share solicited advice and enjoy delicious refreshments all in one place. Feel free to bring your business cards to share with students. Not sure which school reception you should attend? No problem! We’ll guide you to the correct location based on your undergraduate major. All those who participate will receive a BC mouse pad and a Smitty’s coupon as a thank-you for volunteering.
Eagles Golf Classic
Friday, October 23
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Lakeview Golf Club; (4101 Shen Lake Drive, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802)
Event and registration details
Join the excitement on the green with us for the annual Eagles Golf Classic on Friday, October 23, 2026! Gather a group of friends for a round of golf to support BC Athletics. Register now »
Virtual Opportunities
Homecoming is a time for ALL Eagles to celebrate their love of BC…whether you are attending in person or not we’ve got you covered with fun virtual opportunities. Participate in the Virtual Funky 5K, submit an entry into the coloring contest (prizes available in all age ranges), take part in the virtual spirit week (LOTS of giveaways).
Coloring Contest
Tuesday, Sept. 1-Thursday, Oct. 19 | Virtual
Registration Details
We invite all artists, ages 2 and up, to participate in the Homecoming 2026 Coloring Contest. Download the printable coloring sheet, and get creative with crayons, markers or colored pencils! Email completed coloring sheets to homecoming@bridgewater.edu. Here are the full guidelines and additional details. Deadline for submission is Friday, October 16. Voting will be held on the Bridgewater College Alumni Facebook Page beginning Monday, October 19.
Funky 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
Tuesday, Sept. 15-Thursday, Oct. 15 | Virtual
Registration Details
We are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Funkhouser Wellness Center and this year’s 5K will be getting FUNKY! Register for the Funky 5K/1 Miler, complete it on your own time and email your finisher photos to alumnews@bridgewater.edu to win prizes! Get your four-legged furry companion, family and friends together to run, walk, trot or stroll through your town. We can’t wait to see your ‘Funky’ photos! Proceeds benefit the Eagle Fund (current-use scholarships).
Registration options:
Walk the Block: $25 (T-shirt, race bib, Funky1Miler sticker)
Friend of the Funk: $35 (T-shirt, race bib, and Funky5K sticker)
Champion of the Center: $50 (T-shirt, race bib, Funky5K Sticker and Magnetic Photo Frame)
Legacy Runner: $100 (T-shirt, race bib, Funky5K Sticker, Magnetic Photo Frame and Finisher Medal)
Virtual Spirit Week
Monday, October 19-Friday, October 23 | Bridgewater Alumni Social Media
Join in our virtual spirit week!
Whether you are traveling to campus or not, all alumni, family and friends are invited to get in the spirit with a special edition Homecoming virtual spirit week! There will be fun prizes and giveaways daily; the more you play, the more you WIN! One lucky winner who participates every day of the week will be selected to win a $50 Campus Store gift card. Follow us on socials to take part in the fun!
Here is the full spirit week schedule.
- Monday – Eagles Fly Home: Share your favorite Ernie mascot.
- Tuesday – Home Away From Home: Show us where you work.
- Wednesday – Home Run Wednesday: Share your participation in BC Athletics or academics
- Thursday – Home Sweet Home: Throwback Thursday, captioned with emojis only.
- Friday – Welcome Home Eagles: Selfie time! Show off that BC merch.
Volunteers
A reunion celebration is only a success if your classmates come back to celebrate with you. Contact your friends to encourage them to attend and support the class gift in honor of your reunion. If you are interested in volunteering, fill out our Volunteer form or email alumnews@bridgewater.edu and a Bridgewater College representative will contact you.
