The University of Kentucky Alumni Association (UKAA) is hosting Homecoming 2026 on October 4-11 and SWAA couldn’t be more excited!
Save-the-date and plan your trip to campus today.
If you can’t make it to Lexington – no worries, we’ll be offering opportunities to celebrate virtually, too!
See the schedule below for all of the events SWAA will participate in, including offerings we’ll be hosting just for the College of Social Work!
October 5 - 23, 2026
Celebrate Homecoming and show your college pride with exclusive College of Social Work apparel and accessories! Criminal Justice branded alternatives also available.
Current students will be offered a $10 off coupon to the store as well.
*Purchases will ship after October 23 once the store has closed
October 5 - 9, 2026
Location: In-person and online
Catch the Swag Cab as we’ll be cruising through campus to provide lucky students with a ride to class, and a change to answer trivia questions for a chance to win prizes – UK style! Flag us down for your chance to win!
Not on campus? No problem! Check out the College of Social Work Instagram and Facebook pages for a daily trivia question. All who answer correctly will be entered for a chance to receive CoSW swag!
October 8, 2026 - 6 PM
Join us for a reception, delicious dinner, and recognition ceremony! Members of the Class of 1976 will receive their pins and be inducted into the Golden Wildcat Society.
Following the dinner a Class of 1976 group photo will be made so be sure to stick around!
The University of Kentucky Alumni Association’s Lyman T. Johnson Alumni Constituency Group will continue the tradition of hosting the 35th annual awards luncheon in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom. Join us in honoring alumni and students from each academic college who embody the spirit and accomplishments of Lyman T. Johnson and have positively impacted the lives of others and their community.
This event is open to all alumni and friends of UK. Individual tickets are $50 and reserved tables are available for $600. Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available. Proceeds will benefit the Lyman T Johnson Scholarship Fund.
Join fellow alumni, friends and members of the UK community as we come together to celebrate, reconnect and get ready to cheer on the Wildcats as they take on the LSU Tigers.
Before kickoff, stop by our Tailgate Tent Party for food, games, entertainment and giveaways. Enjoy performances by the UK Cheerleaders and Pep Band, reconnect with old friends and make new memories as we celebrate what it means to be a Wildcat.
It’s Tigers vs. Wildcats in this SEC matchup against LSU for the 2026 Homecoming game!
Find out how the College of Social Work is truly everywhere by learning from our sport social work experts.
1.0 CE available for attendees.
Check out the UK Alumni Association’s full Homecoming schedule for even more fun!