April 1-5, 2026
Alumni Weekend Schedule Highlights
WRITERS GATHER
4:00–5:30pm
McKee (B&T) Building
MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS
6:00–7:30pm
McKee (B&T) Building
ALUMNI BUSINESS MEETING
10:00am–12:00pm
McKee (B&T) Building
GOLD & BLUE GALA
6:00–9:00pm
Jackson Center
PRAYER AT BELL TOWER
12:30–1:00pm
Bell Tower
FINANCE TOWN HALL MEETING
1:00–2:00pm
Location: Peters Music Building
VESPERS
6:00–7:00pm
Oakwood University Church
CONCERT
7:15–9:30pm
Oakwood University Church
SABBATH SCHOOL
9:00–10:30am
Von Braun Center
DIVINE SERVICE
10:45am–1:00pm
Von Braun Center
FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON
2:00–4:00pm
OUC (Family Life Center)
AEOLIANS CONCERT
6:00–7:30pm
Oakwood University Church
STUDENT PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE
Doors Open @ 8:00pm
Show Starts @ 8:30pm
Millet Activity Center (MAC)
ALUMNI 5K FUNDRAISER
8:00am–11:00am
Campus Route
VENDOR VILLAGE
9:00am–2:00pm
The Quad/Grassy Area between Wade & Cooper Complex
ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT:
Dates: April 2–5, 2026
Location: Ashby Gymnasium
REGISTRATION TIMES:
Wed, April 1 • 3–6pm
Thur, April 2 • 9am–4pm
Fri, April 3 • 8am–3pm
LOCATION: Blake Center
Get ready for an unforgettable Oakwood University Alumni Homecoming 2026 Celebration! Oakwood University and the Office of Alumni Relations are excited to welcome alumni and friends back to campus.
Homecoming 2026 will feature a full lineup of activities beginning Wednesday, April 1, and continuing through Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Following the overwhelmingly positive feedback from Homecoming 2025, this year’s celebration promises to be even bigger and better. You won’t want to miss it!
Alumni Homecoming 2026 Registration Portals
Alumni Homecoming 2026 Hotels
Oakwood Alumni and Friends, we are excited to provide our list of Preferred Hotels for Alumni Homecoming 2026. Don’t miss out!
Our Theme:
“God Prevails: Education, Excellence, Eternity”
Reserve your room TODAY!
Courtyard Huntsville
$129.00 per night plus tax
4804 University Drive
Cut-off Date: March 7, 2026
Embassy Suites Huntsville
Queen Bed $163.00
King Bed $163.00
256-539-7373
800 Monroe St.
Huntsville, AL 35801
Cut-off Date: March 3, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown
$149.00 per night plus tax
256-270-9120
313 Clinton Ave NW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Cut-off Date: March 3, 2026
Huntsville Marriott at the Space & Rocket Center
$142.00 per night
5 Tranquility Base
Cut-off Date: March 1, 2026
SpringHill Huntsville Downtown
King Suite $125.00
Double Queen Bed $129.00
256-512-0188
SpringHill Huntsville Downtown
Cut-off Date: March 15, 2026
TownePlace Suites Marriott
Studio Suite with sofa bed $114.00 per night plus tax
Studio Suite with chair $114.00 per night plus tax
256-971-5277
1125 McMurtie Dr
Huntsville, AL 35806
Cut-off Date: March 13, 2026
Drury Inn & Suites
Single King Room $133 per night plus tax
Double Queen Room $130 per night plus tax
256-512-0188
93 Wynn Dr
Huntsville, AL 35805
Cut-off Date: February 28, 2026
Fairfield Inn Huntsville
$129.00 per night + tax
1385 Enterprise Way
Huntsville, AL
Cut-off Date: March 7, 2026
Residence Inn Huntsville
$129.00 per night plus tax
6305 Residence Inn Road
Cut-off Date: March 7, 2026
Trilogy Hotel Huntsville – Autograph Collection
King $229.00 per night plus tax
Queen $239.00 per night plus tax
707 Monroe Street NW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Cut-off Date: March 1, 2026
WaterWalk
King Bed $107 per night plus tax
King Bed $125 per night plus tax
2 Bedroom with King Beds $155 per night plus tax
256-563-3700 (ask for Alicia Burris)
1550 Perimeter Pkwy NW
Huntsville, AL 35806
Cut-off Date: March 11, 2026