2026 Homecoming

Welcome HoMe, Fordies! 

Gather your Fordie friends and make Weill Hall your first stop when you return to Ann Arbor this fall! We're kicking off Homecoming weekend with an Open House and reception.

Open House
Friday, October 16, 2026
3:30-6:00 pm
Weill Hall, Great Hall 
 

• Pick up your FREE pre-ordered specially-designed Ford School maize swag to wear at the Homecoming game on Saturday. See the registration form for details. 
  • Register by September 14 to secure your FREE Ford School swag. 
• Chat with Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes, faculty, staff, and current students.
• Take a tour of Weill Hall. Check out available resources for Ford School alumni.
• Learn more about initiatives and new programs, such as the Online MPA and Community Read.
• Shop the pop-up Spirit Store and pick up more swag.
  • In need of Ford School swag now or want to have it to wear to Homecoming? Shop the online Spirit Store! 
• Snack on some of your favorite fall Ann Arbor treats.
• Snap photos with your fellow Fordies at Weill Hall to mark Homecoming 2026.

Reception 
Friday, October 16, 2026
4:30-6:00 pm
Weill Hall, Great Hall 

Meet up with your Ford School friends—and make new ones too! Hear from Dean Watkins-Hayes and celebrate the Neil Staebler Distinguished Alumni Service Award recipient.

U-M vs. Penn State 
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Kickoff TBD
Michigan Stadium

Still need football tickets for the Homecoming game? While the ability to purchase football tickets through the Ford School ended July 1 and tickets are sold out through the Athletics department, you may purchase tickets through Seat Geek. Note: Fordies will be in Section 13, Rows 5-13 if you are interested in purchasing tickets in and/or around that area. Also, the 2026 Alumni Territory Homecoming Tailgate and Tailgate Ticket packages are available for purchase.