If you are interested in hosting a reunion gathering or event, or for more information, contact the Advancement Office at alumni@stfrancis.edu or 877-811-ALUM. The deadline to register for Homecoming 2025 events is Wednesday, September 18.
Visit stfrancis.edu/directions for directions to campus. If you need directions to Joliet Memorial Stadium, it’s located at 3000 W. Jefferson Street in Joliet.
For your convenience, listed below are several hotels located in the Joliet area and near the University of St. Francis. When making your reservation, please advise them you are with the University of St. Francis to take advantage of the USF discount rate where applicable.
Comfort Inn North
3235 Norman Avenue
815-676-5293
Fairfield Inn & Suite by Marriott
3239 Norman Avenue
Joliet
815-436-6577
Hampton Inn–North
3555 Mall Loop Drive
Joliet
815-439-9500
Hampton Inn–South
1521 Riverboat Center Drive
Joliet
815-725-2424
Home2Suites by Hilton
4095 Hennepin Drive
Joliet
815-727-3310
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
19715 NE Frontage Road
Shorewood
815-768-4282
Wingate Inn
101 McDonald Avenue
Joliet
815-741-2100
Parking space on campus is limited. Guests are welcome to park in campus lots and can disregard USF parking permit restriction signs. For a campus map, visit stfrancis.edu/main-campus.
Comfortable shoes and appropriate USF spirit gear and clothing for outdoor activities and tours are recommended. Visit the bookstore online at stfrancis.edu/bookstore or stop by the shop when you’re in town to get a Fighting Saints tee or sweatshirt!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
Alumni Soccer Game
Join the 2025-26 USF Men’s Soccer Team and coaching staff for our annual alumni game! Contact Coach Nigel Dillard (ndillard@stfrancis.edu) or Assistant Coach Sebastian Mireles (smireles@stfrancis.edu) if you have any questions!
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Complimentary
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
Alumni Softball Game 5-7 p.m.
Join the 2025-26 USF Softball Team and coaching staff for our annual alumni game! Contact Coach Alyssa Moreno (amoreno@stfrancis.edu) or Mike Kaddatz (mkaddatz@stfrancis.edu) if you have any questions.
Inwood Sports Complex
Complimentary
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
Alumni Baseball Game 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join the 2025-26 USF Baseball Team and coaching staff for our annual Alumni Baseball Game. The morning will include; batting practice, home run derby, the game, and food for all! Families are welcome. Contact Assistant Coach Sean Pierce (spierce@stfrancis.edu) if you have any questions.
Duly Health and Care Field
Complimentary
Homecoming Tailgate & Football Game
11 a.m. Tailgate | 1 p.m. USF vs. Madonna University
Join the USF family for our Homecoming tailgate and football game! Fun for all ages, enjoy free food, music, giveaways, children’s activities, photos with Bernie and other great fun before the big game.
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Complimentary
Bernie’s Bloody Bags Tournament
All are welcome to connect and take part in our third annual bags tournament, complete with bloody marys! 16 teams—32 individuals—will take part to win the honor of being the champion. Please register yourself or yourself with one teammate to participate. For more information, please contact COBHA Dean Shannon Brown at sbrown1@stfrancis.edu.
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Complimentary
CRSS Reunion
All alumni and members of the CRSS (Certified Recovery Support Specialist) program community are invited to gather at the Homecoming tailgate for an opportunity to reconnect. Looking forward to seeing you!
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Complimentary
College of Education Reunion
Members of the College of Education have an incredibly close connection. This reunion in the perfect opportunity to reconnect, remember the good times, and meet current students a COE faculty and staff. We hope you will join in on the fun!
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Complimentary
Nursing Reunion
Members of the nursing community from all generations are invited to gather at this year’s Homecoming tailgate. Take part in the fun as we reminisce, meet old and new friends, and share all the exciting things taking place within the Leach College of Nursing. We hope you will join us!
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Complimentary
UVA Reunion
Current and alumni members of the UVA (Unidos Vamos a Alcanzar) club are invited to gather at the Homecoming tailgate for an afternoon of connection and fun.
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Complimentary
Dance Team Reunion
Dance Team alumnae are invited to gather for a reunion taking place at the Homecoming tailgate. Reconnect with your teammates and make new connections.
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Complimentarys
