There is something special about returning to the place where lifelong friendships were formed, traditions began, and dreams took shape. This November, we invite alumni, students, families, faculty, staff, and friends of the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma to come home for Homecoming 2026: Legacy Starts Here. Whether it's been one year or fifty since your last visit, you'll find familiar faces, new experiences, and countless opportunities to reconnect with the campus community that continues to inspire generations of Drovers.
This year's Homecoming has been thoughtfully designed to celebrate the many ways the USAO community leaves a lasting impact. Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy signature traditions alongside exciting new experiences, including engaging faculty lectures, Hall of Fame celebrations, campus tours, art exhibits, family activities, athletic events, live entertainment, and opportunities to experience the vibrant campus of today. From honoring distinguished alumni to celebrating the next generation of students, every event reflects the enduring legacy of a liberal arts education and the people who make this university extraordinary.
"Homecoming is about more than returning to campus. It's about reconnecting with the people, experiences, and traditions that helped shape who we are, while creating new memories that will inspire future generations," said Whitney Palesano, Director of Alumni Relations & USAO Foundation Operations. "Whether you're an alumni returning home, a current student building your own legacy, or a family member experiencing USAO for the first time, we hope you'll find a place to connect, celebrate, and discover why Legacy Starts Here."
We hope you'll make plans now to join us on November 6-7, 2026, for a weekend of celebration, discovery, and Drover pride. Browse the full schedule of events, register for your favorite activities, and invite your classmates and friends to return with you. No matter where life has taken you since your time at USAO, your story is part of our story and your legacy continues here.
For a full list of events and to register, visit the Homecoming 2026 registration page.
2026 Schedule
The most up to date agenda is available on the registration site. (Registration is not required for all events)
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
OCW Tea & Addams Hall Tour |
Katie Niell Student Union – Regents Room |
|
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
USAO Alumni Association Annual Meeting |
Katie Niell Student Union – Regents Room |
|
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
Faculty Lecture Series |
Various Locations Across Campus |
|
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
Family Weekend Check In |
Katie Niell Student Union – Lobby |
|
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
Hall of Fame Honors Dinner |
USAO Ballroom |
|
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
Family Weekend: Interactive Performance Show |
Te Ata Memorial Auditorium – Troutt Hall |
|
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Art After Dark (Hall of Fame Post Dinner Reception) |
Nesbitt Art Gallery – Davis Hall |
|
9:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
Dusty’s After Dark Family Edition |
Dusty’s – Katie Niell Student Union, 2nd Floor |
The most up to date agenda is available on the registration site. (Registration is not required for all events)
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Yoga with DeeDee |
USAO Oval |
| 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Alumni Memorial Service |
Alumni Chapel |
| 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Nash Library Archives & Nesbitt Gallery Open |
Nash Library & Davis Hall |
|
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
Fever Commons Lunch |
USAO Oval |
|
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Volleyball Game |
Drover Fieldhouse |
|
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM |
Fever Commons Dedication |
USAO Oval |
|
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Faculty & Friends Social |
|
|
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Willard Hall Dedication |
Willard Hall |
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4:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
Basketball GameScholarship Giveaways & Homecoming Court |
Drover Fieldhouse |
|
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
“Legacy Starts Here” Alumni Art Show |
3rd Floor Gallery – Davis Hall |
|
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
Family Weekend Send Off Dinner |
USAO Ballroom |
|
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
“The Man Who Came to Dinner” Alumni Show |
Davis Little Theatre |
Registration Information
We hope you are as excited as we are to have you back on campus and in Chickasha! Registration for homecoming is available now.
Hotel Information
If you need hotel accomodations during homehoming, we have secured a block of rooms
at the Fairfield Inn here in Chickasha. Book by October 10, 2026.
Contact: 405.224.0152
Group Name: "USAO Alumni"
Rate: $109 per night
2026 Homecoming Sponsors