Homecoming 2026 Sept. 16-19
Calling all Golden Eagles!
Northeastern Illinois University and the NEIU Alumni Association invite you to Homecoming 2026.
Mark your calendar for three days full of events to celebrate what ties us together and remember where it all began — Northeastern Illinois University.
Whether you're a student, alumni, faculty, staff, community member or a friend of the University, join the reunion for a variety of events, including:
- La Copa Soccer tournament
- Music
- Food
- Games and more!
Schedule of Events
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Alumni Meet & Greet at Portillo’s
3343 W. Addison St., Chicago
Get ready for a night of great food, school spirit, and community! Join us at Portillo’s for a special NEIU Alumni Homecoming 2026 fundraiser - where 20% of proceeds go directly toward supporting NEIUAA programs. It’s the perfect chance to connect with fellow Golden Eagles and fuel up before an exciting Chicago Cubs game.
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your NEIU pride. We can’t wait to see you there!
Must present our flyer at checkout. Online code: PORTILLOS62
6:40 p.m.: NEIU x Chicago Cubs game
It's back! Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 16 to cheer on the Chicago Cubs as they play the Atlanta Braves.
Tickets are on sale now!
Tickets purchased through our link include an NEIU x Cubs crewneck, pictured below.
To purchase tickets for a group of 15 or more, please contact Lexi Chodash at (773) 269-5270 or lchodash@cubs.com.
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.: Show your NEIU Spirit!
Village Square
More details will be shared soon!
6:00 p.m.: Wine Down with Alumni and Friends
More details from the College of Business and Technology will be shared soon!
Time TBD: Greek Alumni Reunion
This event is being hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations in collaboration with Student Leadership Development (SLD). More details will be shared soon!
More events being added soon!
Time TBD: NEIU Trivia Night
This free event is being hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations. More details will be shared soon!
More events being added soon!
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Poetry and Pancakes
LWH Southeast Terrace
Main Campus, Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Poetry & Pancakes, a storied and syrup-centric event, is offered by the English Department and Creative Writing Minor annually during Homecoming. Readers TBA. Note: This is not an open mic event.
If you have questions, please contact Senior Instructor Larry Dean, English Department, at l-dean@neiu.edu.
10 a.m.: NEIU Walking Tour
This free event is being hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations. More details will be shared soon!
More events being added soon!
Memories of where it all began
Contact Us
If you have any questions about or need accessibility accommodations for NEIU’s Homecoming 2025 weekend, or if you have general questions about NEIU’s Alumni Association, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (773) 442-4205 or alumni@neiu.edu.