Homecoming & Family Weekend

Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29, 2024

This weekend is an opportunity for Wheeling students, families, and alumni to reconnect on the Wheeling University campus. This weekend includes activities for the whole family, Cardinal sporting events, campus tours, games, activities, Mass, and more. Family Weekend is a great time for everyone!

Friday, September 27, 2024

Registration Pick Up: 3:30-5:00p.m.

Library Lobby, Swint Hall

Men’s Rugby vs. Rio Grande: 4:00 p.m.

Bishop Schmitt Field

Wheeling University Apparel Shop: 6:00 p.m.

McDonough Center Lobby

Volleyball vs WV State: 7:00 p.m.

McDonough Center

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Registration Pick Up: 9:00-10:30 a.m.

McDonough Center Lobby

Wheeling University Apparel Shop: 11:00 a.m.

Tent Near Red Zone Tailgate

Red Zone Tailgate: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Field Adjacent to Bishop Schmitt Field

Athletic Team Carnival: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Donahue Lawn

Football vs Fairmont State: 1:00 p.m.

Bishop Schmitt Field
Pre-Game introduction of 2024 Athletic HOF Class

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction: 5:00 p.m.

Troy Theater, Swint Hall
$20 charge to attend

Men’s Soccer vs West Liberty: 7:30 p.m.

Bishop Schmitt Field

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Alumni Council Meeting: 9:00 a.m.

Erickson Alumni Center, CET Building

Women’s Rugby vs Ohio University: 10:00 a.m.

Bishop Schmitt Field

Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m.

Chapel of Mary & Joseph

Women’s Soccer vs West Liberty: 2:00 p.m.

Bishop Schmitt Field

$30 Weekend Pass includes the Saturday’s Red Zone Tailgate, all the weekend athletic games, WU drawstring bag, and WU mug

Hotel Accommodations

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wheeling at The Highlands

660 Cabela Dr, Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 219-2020
Book your group rate for Wheeling University Homecoming
Please say Wheeling University Homecoming & Family Weekend when booking to receive a special rate.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wheeling

908 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-8903, Press 0
Please say Wheeling University Homecoming & Family Weekend when booking to receive a special rate.
Special rate offered on all reservations made no later than October 1.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Wheeling

45 Wayfarer Drive, Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 907-4470
Please say Wheeling University Homecoming & Family Weekend when booking to receive a special rate.

Hampton Inn & Suites Wheeling – The Highlands

35 Bob Wise Dr, Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 547-4222
Make reservations here.
Please say Wheeling University Homecoming & Family Weekend when booking to receive a special rate.