Student Events

Student Activities and Leadership Development 

Two female students in front of food truck at Hamline Homecoming

What’s happening at Hamline?

 

Looking for something to do after class? Don't know what to do on the weekends? You're in luck!

At Hamline, something is always happening. You can join a student organization, watch an athletics game, attend a diversity session, engage in professional development, explore your spirituality, or just meet up at the Bishop's Bistro for lunch.
 

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Student clubs host all kinds of events on campus! Stay up-to-date on campus happenings by checking the student club portal.
 

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Hamline student party in Anderson

More events at Hamline

Fall Welcome Week

During the first week of classes, the Hamline University Programming Board (HUPB) hosts Fall Welcome Week, a series of fun events that give students the opportunity to get together, make friends, and build community. The week culminates in the Welcome Back Block Party, an outdoor event featuring food trucks, inflatables, lawn games, and more. 

Group of students on Game Night at Hamline
Hamline students behind a table with a sign Fusion

Student Organization Fair

Each semester, the Student Organization Fair provides Hamline student groups with an opportunity to promote their organization to the campus community, attract new members, and renew the interest of returning members.

Homecoming Week

Homecoming 2025: October 6 to 11

Homecoming Week isn't just for alumni; it's the time when current students go the extra mile to show their school spirit and celebrate the Hamline community. Highlights include the annual lip sync competition, the crowning of Homecoming Royalty, and the Homecoming football game, to name a few.

Three Hamline students with pennants at Homecoming
Families on move-in day

Family and Friends Weekend

Bring your family and friends to campus for our annual Family and Friends Weekend. Taking place every fall, this weekend of events is a great chance for the families and friends of students to get a taste of life at Hamline.

Day at the Capitol

Each spring, the Day at the Capitol event is an opportunity for Hamline students to participate in the legislative process. This past year, Hamline students joined hundreds of student activists from other schools to encourage state legislators to support the State Grant Program, Minnesota's largest financial aid program.

Fireball Dance

Fireball is Hamline’s annual off-campus, semi-formal dance. Held on a Saturday each spring, students get dressed up, load the buses, and enjoy a night on the town with appetizers, a DJ, and dancing. The location changes annually; past venues have included the Machine Shop and Nicollet Island Pavilion.

Hamline students receiving student activities awards

Student Activities Awards

Each spring, Student Activities and Leadership Development recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of the Hamline community at the Student Activities Awards. Awards are presented to students, student groups, and advisors who have demonstrated a significant commitment to improving our university.

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