Homecoming at the Hurd

The Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center is your Homecoming headquarters, welcoming alumni back to their alma mater for the nation’s longest-running homecoming celebration. 

With its inviting atmosphere, built-in amenities and convenient location, the Hurd Welcome Center is a hub for your Homecoming weekend plans. Only a short walk away from Homecoming activities across campus, the Hurd Welcome Center is a convenient starting or ending point for each day’s activities. While at the Hurd, fuel up with a drink from Varsity Coffee & Soda and refresh your Baylor gear at the Spirit Shop.

Throughout Homecoming weekend, there will be activities in the Hurd Welcome Center for the whole family. 

• Homecoming 2024 giveaways
• Insider conversations that give you the scoop about the live bears, Indy and Belle; Baylor Athletics; and much more
• Dr Pepper Hour — with the frosty treats you know and love 
• Photo ops, including Baylor backdrops and an interactive 360 camera
• Fun games and activities for kids
• Live performances showcasing Baylor’s music, theater and cultural groups 

Class of 1974 Golden Grad Reunion

• Friday, October 25

• 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Doors open at 10:45 a.m.
• Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center, Ballroom D

Each year, Baylor Alumni hosts the Golden Grad Reunion to commemorate alumni who graduated 50 years ago. This event kicks off Homecoming weekend to celebrate an incredibly special milestone in the life of the Baylor Family, gathering golden grads with their fellow classmates to reminisce, reconnect and receive their Golden Diplomas.

Family Huddle at the Hurd

• Friday, October 25

• 4–7:30 p.m.
• Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center, Ballroom D

Join us at the Hurd Center for fun-filled activities designed for Bears of all ages. Family Huddle at the Hurd offers sports game inflatables, indoor yard games, light refreshments and more.

Let us know you are joining the huddle by registering here.

Don’t miss these other events throughout the weekend:

Pigskin Revue

• Friday, October 25

• 6:30 and 10:30 p.m. start times
• Waco Hall

Royal & Pure Homecoming Stroll Off

• Friday, October 25

• 7–8 p.m.
• Bill Daniel Student Center

Singspiration

• Friday, October 25

• 7–9 p.m.
• Seventh & James Baptist Church

Extravaganza, Pep Rally and Bonfire

• Friday, October 25

• 6–10 p.m.
• Fountain Mall

Homecoming Parade

• Saturday, October 26

• Start time TBD
  Starts Downtown and ends on campus along 5th Street

Baylor vs. Oklahoma State 

• Saturday, October 26

• Game time TBD
  McLane Stadium

Visit homecoming.web.baylor.edu for additional details about Homecoming events and group gatherings.