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Return to Campus

The leaders of Kean University are working diligently to plan a smooth and safe return to campus in Fall 2020. All student services currently remain remote during the summer. Find out more.

Homecoming

Join Kean University for Homecoming on Saturday, October 26. Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities for alumni, students, faculty and staff. Register in advance to get your complimentary ticket book, redeemable for food and games at the Homecoming Carnival.

Kean Cougar with mountain backdrop

Homecoming Weekend Schedule

Free Tickets

Thursday, October 24, 2019 

  • Student Party at Downs Hall, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Friday, October 25, 2019

  • Pep Rally at Harwood Arena, 6 - 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Football Tailgate in the Harwood Arena and Kean Hall parking lots from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Festivities include:

  • Food Trucks
  • Games for Kids
  • Rock Climbing Wall
  • Campus Tours
  • Giveaways
  • Face Painting
  • DJ

After 1 p.m.:

Cheer on the Cougar Football team as they take on Salisbury!

Semester on Us

Register now for your chance to win a Semester On Us! Qualified students are eligible to win a semester of free tuition, a MacBook Pro, a $500 Barnes & Noble gift card or a parking pass.

Submissions will be accepted until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 26. Winners will be announced during halftime at the Homecoming football game. For contest rules and more details click here.

Alumni Events

Alumni Registration

Friday, October 25, 2019

Greek Reunion
6 - 10 p.m., Ursino Steakhouse and Tavern
For more information and to register, email kuf@keanfoundation.org or call (908) 316-8930.

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Alumni Octoberfest 
1:30 - 4:00 p.m., Ursino Steakhouse and Tavern, $15 per person
Catch up with old friends over seasonal beers and watch a live stream of the Kean football game, all while enjoying Ursino's signature tavern menu. For more information and to register, email kuf@keanfoundation.org or call (908) 316-8930.

Sunday, October 27, 2019 

Class of 1969, 50th Anniversary Celebration, Ursino Steakhouse and Tavern

Parking and Traffic

Note for Homecoming attendees:  The Green Lane and Woodland Ave. entrances to campus and the roadways in front of Kean Hall and Harwood Arena will be closed to all vehicle traffic on Saturday, October 26, starting at 9:00 a.m. Please plan accordingly and use the Morris Avenue or North Avenue entrances. The campus trolley will run along the Morris Ave lot and into the Vaugh-Eames lot.

Parking Lot Closures

The Kean Hall and Harwood Arena Parking lots will close on Thursday, October 24 at 11:00 p.m. The Visitor’s Parking Lot will close on Friday, October 25 at 5:00 p.m. The D'Angola Parking Lot will close on Friday, October 25 at 11:00 p.m. All parking lots will reopen on Sunday, October 27 after 4:00 p.m.

Involvement Games

All Kean University student groups and organizations are invited to participate in the Third Annual Involvement Games, Monday, October 21 to Saturday, October 26. Learn more here.