The Alumni Relations Team has set-up special MU Alumni Hotel discounts for the weekend. Click here for more information about the discounted rates and how to reserve your room at the Holiday Inn Express- Wilkes-Barre East or the Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre. Keep in mind that there will be many people in town during Homecoming weekend, so book your hotel and make reservations early. MU cannot guarantee rooms at any area hotels.

There are numerous hotels near campus and the surrounding area. Additional information and alumni hotel discounts are available on the Travel page.

Parking spots in the North Gate Parking Lot are for Tailgating only on Saturday, October 5^th. Tailgating spots are $10 per standard space, and attendees must pre-register. No same-day reservations can be accepted. Tailgating spots can be reserved here.

*Due to the high volume of attendees expected on Saturday, October 5^th, parking spots cannot be saved in the North Gate Parking Lot for other vehicles in a party arriving at a later time. In order to park together, you must arrive to the tailgating area with all vehicles in your party.

Free parking is available on campus in alternate lots.

Click here to see the full schedule of events for Homecoming weekend.

Yes! Registrations help us decide how much food to order and how many seats to provide at certain events. Even if an event is free, it is helpful for the event planners to know how many guests to expect.

Online registration for Homecoming weekend will close on Friday, October 4^th at 2 pm. In-person registration will be available on Friday, October 4^th from 11 am - 2 pm in Mercy Hall, Room 246 and on Saturday, October 5^th from 9:30 am - 12 pm in the North Gate Parking Lot under the tent.

Football tickets are available for purchase separately upon entering the football field.

The Alumni Relations Team will be accepting in-person registrations at Homecoming Weekend Registration Headquarters. You can find them on Friday, October 4th from 11 am - 2 pm in Mercy Hall, Room 246 and on Saturday, October 5th from 9:30 am - 12 pm in the North Gate Parking Lot under the tent.

Football tickets are available for purchase separately upon entering the football field.

The Campus Bookstore hours for Homecoming are:

• Friday, October 4: 8:30 am – 7 pm
• Saturday, October 5: 9 am – 4:30 pm
• The Bookstore will be closed on Sunday, October 6

• Starbucks
  • Friday, October 4: 8 am – 6 pm
  • Saturday, October 5: 11 am – 3 pm
  • Sunday, October 6: 11 am – 3 pm
• Chick fil A
  • Friday, October 4: 11 am – 9 pm
  • Saturday, October 5: 11 am – 9 pm
  • Sunday, October 6: Closed
• Chopping Block
  • Friday, October 4: 11 am – 8 pm
  • Saturday, October 5: 11 am – 7 pm
  • Sunday, October 6: 3 pm – 10 pm

Stay active throughout the weekend! The racquetball courts, weight room, cardio machines, and walking tracks are open.

• Friday, October 4: 6am – 5 pm
• Saturday, October 5: 10am – 5pm
• Sunday, October 6: 12pm – 10pm
• Pool: Hours vary, please call (570) 674-6446

Yes! HOCO is 100% family-friendly.

On Saturday, October 5^th, there will be child-friendly activities including a Balloon Artist and a Face Painter. Weather permitting: there will also be a castle moonbounce, ring toss, tic tac throw, and a giant jenga.

On Sunday, October 6^th, bring the whole family back to experience a traditional Misericordia mass with Fr. Don Williams. After mass, enjoy our mimosas and a masterpiece event while our student volunteers host more games, crafts, and a continental breakfast in the room next door for the little ones!

While tailgating does not begin until 9:30 am, the North Gate Parking Lot will be open beginning at 9:00 am for our Saturday kick-off event: Kegs & Eggs. Sign up here for Kegs & Eggs to start the party early on Saturday.

Most events at Homecoming are rain or shine. The bounce castle and all other inflatables will be weather permitting. Some athletics events may be affected by the weather forecast. All current and future updates for Athletics events can be found on the Misericordia Athletics page.

Alumni can volunteer to serve in various capacities at our Alumni Reunion Mass: lector, gift bearer, Eucharistic minister, greeter, etc. To volunteer, please e-mail jnat@misericordia.edu or call (570) 674-6764.

Please contact Jackie Nat in the Alumni Relations Office at jnat@misericordia.edu or 570-674-6764.

All alumni and guests who are planning to visit campus for Homecoming are encouraged to check this website for information updates about Homecoming weekend. Any major updates will also be shared on Misericordia Alumni’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).

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