Homecoming from Home
Not in Provo? Rise and shout from wherever you are! Celebrate Homecoming from Home with these fun ideas.
Compete with your family and friends in BYU’s Homecoming from Home giveaway* to win one of several swag boxes of up to $200 worth of BYU official merch or even a grand-prize trip to visit campus!
Participate in as many Homecoming from Home activities as you’d like during Homecoming week (Oct. 6-10, 2026) to be entered into our giveaway. It doesn't matter how many activities you complete -- all who participate will be entered to win.
Registration closes on Thursday, October 1st.
Host a BYU football watch party
Turn your home or backyard into LaVell Edwards Stadium and cheer on our Cougars as we take on Iowa State. Host a watch party or tailgate for the BYU Homecoming football game with your friends and family! Be sure to tag #BYUAlumni in your photos.
Hike or bike "the Y"
You don’t have to be in Provo to hike the Y! Go on a hike or a bike ride, traveling the same distance as the 12 grueling switchbacks on Y Mountain (2.2 miles round trip).
Seek & Share: Light Around the World
Where are you seeking and sharing His light? Look for a way to serve a family member, neighbor, friend, or stranger. Find opportunities to serve someone at justserve.org or come up with a way that is personal to you.
Check here to see if a COUGS CARE tailgate is coming to your area this fall.
Check here to see if a COUGS CARE tailgate is coming to your area this fall.
Participate in the Virtual Cougar Run 5K
Participate in one of BYU Homecoming's longest-standing traditions, the Cougar Run, from home!
More information will be shared about how you can participate in the virtual 5K when you register for the Homecoming from Home program.
More information will be shared about how you can participate in the virtual 5K when you register for the Homecoming from Home program.
Recreate the BYU fight song
Penned in 1932, singing the BYU fight song has been a long-standing tradition for BYU students and fans.
Create your own rendition of The Cougar Song — find creative ways to perform the fight song with your family! Rap it, create a dance, sing it like an opera singer... the sky is the limit. You can find the lyrics here. Extra points awarded for creativity!
Create your own rendition of The Cougar Song — find creative ways to perform the fight song with your family! Rap it, create a dance, sing it like an opera singer... the sky is the limit. You can find the lyrics here. Extra points awarded for creativity!
Rewatch iconic BYU Devotionals
Access to inspiring devotionals and forums makes the BYU experience unique. Rewatch or listen to some of BYU's most iconic speeches here.
Become a mentor on BYU Connect
Join BYU Connect and mentor the next generation of BYU students. Many students are actively looking for alums who can serve as mentors and guides as they make important life and career decisions.
If you are already signed up for BYU Connect, log in and respond to a message from a student.
If you are already signed up for BYU Connect, log in and respond to a message from a student.
Rep the Y Friday
Wherever you are, rep the Y on Friday! Join in with Cougs across the country and showcase your school pride at work, on errands and with family, and friends by wearing your BYU gear on Friday.
Be sure to post your fits on social media and tag BYU Alumni (@byualumni)!
Be sure to post your fits on social media and tag BYU Alumni (@byualumni)!
Take this BYU Trivia Quiz
Do you know all about BYU? Test your family's True Blue knowledge and see if you are a loyal and true Cougar. Check the answers and tally your score!
Color the campus of BYU
Have fun coloring the campus of BYU, whether you are five or fifty!
Post your masterpieces on Instagram and tag @BYUAlumni.
Post your masterpieces on Instagram and tag @BYUAlumni.
Share your favorite BYU memory
What is one BYU memory you will never forget? Share a favorite story, photo or moment from your time at BYU with your family and friends, then look for your highlight on our social media channels! Link to come.
Recreate your BYU photo
Find an old college photo and recreate it today—with the same pose, outfit, location, or even hairstyle if you're brave. You'll have the chance to submit side-by-side photos (the new and the original) via email once you register. We look forward to seeing your pictures!
*No purchases are required to participate in the BYU Homecoming from Home giveaway. The giveaway runs from Oct. 6-10. Participants will have until Oct. 13 to submit entries. Winners (1 grand prize, 3 second place) will be announced on Oct. 16. Winners will be chosen randomly.