School of Divinity
November 6-8, 2026
Join us for Divinity Alumni Weekend & Homecoming! All Divinity alumni are welcome back!
Along with a Divinity School-only Alumni Gathering held in the Lower Auditorium, join in on the full weekend of Homecoming festivities for the whole family. Divinity School classes ending in 6 or 1 will be celebrated at our Alumni Gathering.
We invite you back to visit your classmates, celebrate your Wake Div memories, and cheer on the Deacs as they take on Merrimack. Come on your own or bring your friends and family – there will be something for everyone!
We look forward to welcoming you home to Get Your DeacON!
Party So Dear
Friday, November 6 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM
Manchester Plaza
Kick off the weekend with a rockin’ good time with the Souljam party band! Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students – all are invited!
Divinity Reunion Gathering
Friday, November 6 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Divinity & Religious Studies Building
All alumni of the School of Divinity are invited to join.
Divinity Alumni Tailgate
Saturday, November 7 | Time TBA
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
Join fellow Deacons for this fun pre-game tradition! The Divinity School will have a designated space within the Alumni Tailgate. Select the “Alumni Tailgate” from the list of events during registration, then you’ll be prompted to select the Divinity Tailgate during the check-out process.
Football Game: WFU v. Merrimack
Saturday, November 7 | Time TBA
Allegacy Stadium
Homecoming football game tickets can be purchased directly from the WFU Ticket Office.
Festival on the Quad
Saturday, November 7 | Time TBA
Hearn Plaza (The Quad)
Bring your family. Meet your friends. Visit with WF faculty and staff. The Quad will be filled with food, coffee, music, face painters, games, and many other fun surprises.
Homecoming Worship Service
Sunday, November 8 | 11:00 A.M.
Wait Chapel
Join us for a special homecoming service with the Wake Forest University community!