Crowd of people lining up in Grant Hall during Homecoming

Friday Welcome and Check-in

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Start your Homecoming weekend with a visit to for our annual Welcome and Check-in. This event, previously known as Meet & Greet, serves as the first stop for all alumni returning to campus for Homecoming.

You can check-in, find information about activities happening over the weekend, pick up your commemorative name tag button, grab a program guide, souvenirs, reunion pins, and much more. Volunteers and campus representatives will be on site to answer your questions, assist with check-in, and acquaint you with everything new on campus. 

Enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea while listening to music provided by . Be sure to stop by our exhibitor tables and chat with representatives from , , and ! 

Stop by the Queen’s Alumni Review for the return of the magazine’s popular photo booth. It’s your chance to strike a pose with friends, family, housemates or classmates – a professional photographer will capture your Homecoming spirit with beautiful photos that our designer will use to create a mock cover of the Alumni Review for a special souvenir, emailed straight to your inbox after Homecoming weekend. Best of all, there’s no charge to create this memory – just bring your tartan, your tam, and your favourite tricolour accessories and we’ll set the stage to make you look like a supermodel.  

Walk-ins welcome

Online registration for Homecoming closed Oct. 1. If you missed the online registration deadline, you can still attend Homecoming and register in person during Welcome and Check-in on Oct. 18 and Oct. 19. In-person registration for paid events will be subject to availability and some events requiring pre-registration may not be available for walk-in registration.

Alumni benefits

Our affinity partners will be on hand to answer your questions and hand out free swag. Visit the display for your chance to talk to representatives about exclusive alumni health and dental insurance offers that can help you and your family save on medical expenses not covered by your government health insurance plan. offers alumni preferred rates through their affinity group program. Drop by the TD Insurance table to talk with a representative and find out more.

Alumni discount

Alumni save 10 per cent! Visit a location, the official shop of the Queen’s Gaels, for exclusive alumni savings. Alumni can save 10 per cent on all purchases including the latest t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and headwear. Just show your Dining and Discount card to access Q Shop savings and for access to campus dining halls from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20.

Football tickets

Pick up your football tickets while you're here! Tickets will be available for pickup at Grant Hall Friday 1-6 pm, and Saturday 8-10:30 am. Tickets will then be moved to , where they can be picked up from 11 am - 1 pm.

More information will be added to this page as details are confirmed.

Accessibility

Grant Hall is accessible for all mobility types. The main entrance (west entrance) to Grant Hall is accessible and has an automatic door opener. An accessible single user washroom can be found on the ground floor. Visit Building Accessibility Features for more information.

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