Alumni Events

The Alumni Events page highlights all upcoming University of St. Francis alumni events, including outings, music events and more! Please note the following:
  • Some events have unique registrations with their listings; be sure to check for special registration links.
  • All ticket sales are FINAL and no refunds will be given.
  • Reservations MUST be made at least 24 hours in advance of any event.
  • For more information, contact the Alumni & Family Relations Office at 877-811-ALUM or alumni@stfrancis.edu.

Upcoming Events

Day of Giving: Friday, March 7, 2025
One day—24 hours—to recognize and support the University of St. Francis!

Click here to learn more about Day of Giving this year’s giving initiatives.

Brown & Gold, featuring Horace Grant (sponsored by USF Athletics): Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Click here for more information!

Caritas Scholarship Celebration: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Share your pearls of wisdom at this annual event that benefits student scholarships!

Pat Sullivan Golf Outing: Friday, June 6, 2025

Benefiting USF Athletics! Visit gofightingsaints.com for more information to be announced in the coming months.

Homecoming Game & Tailgate: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Please RSVP for all Homecoming-related events by clicking HERE.

Homecoming Tailgate & Reunion – 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Joliet Memorial Stadium
3000 W Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60435

The following reunion groups will be celebrating!

    • College of Business & Health Administration
    • College of Education
    • Leach College of Nursing
    • Certified Recovery Support Specialist Program
    • Dance

Homecoming Game – 1 p.m.
The Fighting Saints vs. Madonna University

Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Giving Tuesday: Tuesday December 2, 2025
If you have ever wanted to support the pursuit of a higher education for students at the University of St. Francis, you have the opportunity to do so on December 2—a day known globally as “Giving Tuesday.” Join your fellow Saints worldwide as they come together to celebrate USF students and encourage giving to the university! Click here for more information or to give: stfrancis.edu/givingtuesday

Christmas at the Motherhouse: Saturday, December 6, 2025

Did you enjoy the event? Let us know!

We appreciate your feedback. If you join us for an event, we ask that you please take a moment to fill out our survey and let us know how we did– in order to help improve USF alumni and family programming. Every time you complete the survey, your name will be entered into a raffle. Then twice each year, in May and December, we will draw a name and give away two $25 Amazon gift cards! The more alumni events you attend, the more opportunities to fill out a survey and the greater your chances to win.  See you soon!