Homecoming

Oct. 30–31, 2026

SVU Homecoming alumni lunch

Schedule

Friday, Oct. 30



  • 11:00 am – Homecoming Forum
  • Afternoon – Alumni exclusive class
  • Afternoon – Quiz-bowl
  • 6 pm – “Beyond the Degree” — SVU Alumni and Student Mixer

Saturday, Oct. 31


  • 9:30 am – Knight Run
  • 10:30 am – Kids Obstacle Course
  • 10:30 am to 1 pm – Alumni Tailgate
  • 1 pm – Football Game
  • 4 pm to 6pm – Trick or Treating on Magnolia

SVU runners compete in a race around Buena Vista.

Knight Run

Join us for our Knight Run! Run (or walk) with past, current, and future Southern Virginia University students and their families. All proceeds from this race will fund local student scholarships for students from Buena Vista, Lexington, and Rockbridge County areas.

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