Homecoming 2026

September 18-19, 2026

Get ready for APU Homecoming, featuring the epic, long-awaited return of Cougar Football! Faculty, staff, students, alumni, family, and friends are invited to join us for celebratory events on the Azusa campus.

PLEASE NOTE: Students, faculty, and staff must log in first on the ticketing site to access FREE game tickets.

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Schedule

View the full Homecoming schedule of events and descriptions.

Entertainment

• On-Campus Student Dance | Friday, September 18, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
• Night at the Zu | Saturday, September 19, 4-7 p.m.         

Community

• Homecoming Chapel with Steve Connor ’83 | Friday, September 18, 10:30-11:20 a.m. 
• Lunch with Steve Connor ’83 | Friday, September 18, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Prayer Walk | Friday, September 18, 2-3 p.m.
• President's Lunch with the Legends | Saturday, September 19, 12-1:30 p.m.

• Cougar Walk Groundbreaking | Saturday, September 19, 2-2:45 p.m.

• Night at the Zu Dinner | Saturday, September 19, 4-7 p.m.

Sports

• Women’s Soccer Game: APU vs. Whittier | Saturday, September 19, 11a.m.-1p.m. 
• Football Game: APU vs. Whittier | Saturday, September 19, 6-9 p.m.

Reunions

• ’80s Era Reunion Lunch at the Caf | Friday, September 18, 11:45-1 p.m.
• ’80s Era Reunion Campus Tour | Friday, September 18, 3-4 p.m.
• ’80s Era Reunion Alumni House Hangout | Friday, September 18, 4-5:30 p.m.
• ’80s Era Reunion Dinner | Friday, September 18, 6-8 p.m.

Academics

• Aspire Makerspace Open House | Friday, September 18, 2-4 p.m.
• STEM Research Symposium | Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Costs

Free Events for Everyone (Registration Required):

• Homecoming Chapel with Steve Connor ’83
• Prayer Walk
• Aspire Makerspace Open House
• STEM Research Symposium
• Women’s Soccer Game: APU vs. Whittier

• Cougar Walk Groundbreaking

• Night at the Zu

APU Student Events:

• Lunch with Steve Connor ’83 | $30
• On-Campus Student Dance | $7 
• President's Lunch with the Legends | $30
• Night at the Zu Dinner | $15 or Student Meal Plan
• Football Game: APU vs. Whittier | Free

APU Faculty/Staff Events:

• Lunch with Steve Connor ’83 | $30
• President's Lunch with the Legends | $30
• Night at the Zu Dinner | $15
• Football Game: APU vs. Whittier | Free (2-ticket limit), Children 12 years and under are fr ee

APU Alumni Events:

• Lunch with Steve Connor ’83 | $30
• ’80s Era Reunion Lunch at the Caf | $12 (Pay in-person)
• ’80s Era Reunion Campus Tour | Free
• ’80s Era Reunion Alumni House Hangout | Free
• ’80s Era Reunion Dinner | $35
• STEM Research Symposium Exclusive Alumni Lunch | Free
• President's Lunch with the Legends | $30
• Night at the Zu Dinner | $15
• Football Game: APU vs. Whittier | $15, Children 12 years and under are free

General Admission Events:

• Lunch with Steve Connor ’83 | $30
• President's Lunch with the Legends | $30
• Night at the Zu Dinner | $15
• Football Game: APU vs. Whittier | $15, Children 12 years and under are free

Parking

• Guest parking is available in APU Parking Lots on East and West campuses. APU Parking Permits are NOT REQUIRED during Homecoming, September 18-19.
• For the Football Game and Night at the Zu on Saturday, September 19, parking in Lot A on East Campus will be RESERVED for ADA guests with a handicap placard, guests with a VIP pass, and residential APU students with permits ONLY. All other guests will be REQUIRED to park on West Campus and take the APU Trolley to the Cougar Stadium on East Campus. Trolley transportation will be available from 3:30-10 p.m. 
• Additional parking will be available on Saturday, September 19 at Citrus College in Lots S2 and S4. Citrus Parking Permits ARE REQUIRED. The parking area is equipped with automated pay stations (APS) to purchase daily permits for a $5 flat rate. The APS machines accept cash or Visa and MasterCard. Daily permits are good only for the day of purchase.

Prohibited List

Please note these items are prohibited and will be confiscated immediately:

Hotels and lodging

View a list of local hotels and discounted rates.