Monday, Sept. 29 – Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
We are excited to welcome you back to campus for Autumn at the Arbor this fall! Whether you're looking forward to cheering on the Cougars, catching up with old friends, or bringing the entire family to our Fall Festival, there's something special for everyone to enjoy.
Needing a place to stay while you’re in the area? There are numerous hotels within 15 minutes of campus, but we have rooms reserved at the Courtyard Jackson with a special SAU rate. Book your stay by Sept. 7 to receive the SAU rate. , to book your group rate for SAU Homecoming 2025.
For questions, please email [email protected] or call us at 517.750.6673.
All events are subject to change. Please check back for any updates.
Monday, Sept. 29
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Homecoming Chapel - Join us in person or via Livestream for a special Homecoming Chapel with alumni-led worship and a message from our Chaplain, Rob Link. to view SAU’s livestream. |
10:00 A.M. |
The Arbor Church |
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Leadership Speaker Series - Greg Clugston ‘88, White House Correspondent/Special Events News Anchor - SRN News |
11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. |
Kresge Student Center |
Tuesday, Sept. 30
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Activity |
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Location |
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Men’s Soccer Game - Join us for a game under the lights as our men’s soccer team faces off against Huntington. |
7:00 P.M. |
Cougar Soccer Complex |
Wednesday, Oct. 1
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Activity |
Time |
Location |
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SAU Serves – SAU students and employees join up to give back to our Spring Arbor and Jackson communities through various service opportunities. |
8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. |
Jackson and Spring Arbor |
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41st Arbor Games – One of SAU’s longest standing traditions, Arbor Games (Field Day for college students) always provides an electric atmosphere full of fun and laughter. |
2:00 P.M. |
Decan Field
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Friday, Oct. 3
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Activity |
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Location |
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Alumni Awards Dinner - Join us as we honor and celebrate our 2025 Alumni Award Recipients. Announcement of this year’s recipients and event information coming soon. |
6:00 P.M. |
Kresage Student Center |
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Alumni Baseball Game - Come out for a great night under the lights on Burbridge Field as our current SAU baseball team takes on players from the past. |
7:00 P.M. |
Burbridge Field |
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Cougar Madness - Cougar Madness is for our students, employees and young alums. At this high energy event, we highlight our men’s and women’s basketball teams, play fun games, win prizes, and pass out the coveted Cougar Madness t-shirts. |
10:00 P.M. |
McDonald Athletic Center |
Saturday, Oct. 4 (Homecoming Day)
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Activity |
Time |
Location |
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Donut Dash 5K - Whether you are a walker or runner, this is always a Homecoming favorite as you make your way around SAU’s campus. Most importantly, there will be donuts at every mile mark.​ All proceeds go to support SAU Track and Cross Country and SOAR Jackson. Registration coming soon. |
9:30 A.M. |
McDonald Athletic Center |
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E.P. Hart Club Brunch - The E.P. Hart Club is comprised of Spring Arbor alumni who have celebrated their 50th class reunion. Each year, we invite all E.P. Hart Club members back to campus to celebrate the newest 50th class and their induction into this special club. |
9:30 |
Kresge Student Center |
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Fall Festival - Come experience fall fun at our Homecoming Fall Festival. Enjoy pumpkin painting, donuts, cider, inflatables, games and wagon rides. Shop local at our vendor fair while enjoying food trucks and music. |
11:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. |
Oak Tree |
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50th Class Reunion (1975) - Reconnect with fellow classmates over a complementary lunch. |
11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. |
Kresge Student Center |
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Tennis Pro-Am - Come watch as SAU Tennis alumni take on our current SAU Cougar Tennis team. |
1:00 P.M. |
Jones Tennis Complex |
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Homecoming Rally - Join us before our Homecoming Soccer Game as we gear up to cheer on our SAU Cougars! |
2:00 P.M. |
Cougar Soccer Complex |
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Homecoming Soccer Game - Cheer on our SAU Women’s Soccer team for our Homecoming Soccer Game. |
3:00 P.M. |
Cougar Soccer Complex |