2026 Homecoming

2026 ASMSA Homecoming

October 9–11, 2026

ASMSA Campus | Hot Springs, Arkansas

Homecoming is primarily happening on Saturday, October 10, with additional activities Friday evening and Sunday.

Come back to campus, catch up with old friends and classmates, and spend some time together. Have friends or classmates who haven't heard about Homecoming yet? Spread the word and bring them along!

Homecoming Schedule

Friday, October 9

Chopped Competition with Community Leaders & Students

7:30 p.m. | Student Center Cafeteria
Community leaders and students will compete in a Chopped-style competition. Alumni can sign up to serve as judges!

Saturday, October 10

Check-In & Coffee
10:00 a.m. | Campus Administration Building

Quiz Bowl Match
10:30–11:30 a.m. | Selig Auditorium
Format and participants will depend on sign-up.

Cookout Lunch
12:00 p.m. | Student Center Cafeteria

Fall Fest
1:00–4:00 p.m. | Student Center Courtyard

Spend the afternoon on campus with current students, with activities including:

• Musical performances
• Student club and organization booths and presentations
• Alumni vs. student competitions
• Campus tours, based on interest

Native Garden Ruehle Dedication & Memorial Bulb Planting
4:00–4:30 p.m. | Pollinator Garden, Student Center Courtyard

All-Alumni Dinner
5:00–8:00 p.m. | Hugo & Rainey Rooms, Creativity and Innovation Complex

• 5:00 p.m. — Bar opens and mingling
• 5:30 p.m. — Dinner begins; class tables will be arranged based on registration
• 5:45 p.m. — Welcome from ASMSA's new Executive Director and Institutional Advancement
• 6:30–8:00 p.m. — Alumni panels and memory stations
• AAFA — Information and opportunities to get involved with the alumni association's revamp

Sunday, October 11

Optional reunion activities

This is a tentative schedule. Some activities, times, and details may change as plans are finalized. We'll update the page as additional information becomes available.

Registration

Choose the Homecoming General RSVP to register at no cost, or the Homecoming Support RSVP to register while making an optional contribution toward Homecoming costs.

Donations are welcome but not required to attend Homecoming.

Also celebrating 30 years?

The ASMS Class of 1996 is planning activities for the classes of 1995-1997 to celebrate their 30-Year Reunion throughout Homecoming weekend! Check out the details here: https://asmsa.networkforgood.com/events/102705-asm...

Please note: Off-campus reunion events are organized by the ASMS Class of 1996 reunion planning committee. For questions about those events, email asmsathinktank@gmail.com.