Homecoming & Family Weekend

October is right around the corner and with it comes one of our favorite events of the year. Join the entire Puget Sound community to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend October 6 - 8, 2023!

Cheer on our athletes, connect with old friends and new, attend classes and workshops, sample tastings from local Logger breweries and wineries, lace up your running (or walking) shoes for the annual 5K, and much more. 

Recycled Planting Party

Join Sustainability Services for a free planting event on Friday, September 9th from 4:00 - 6:30 PM in front of the SUB. You can choose between water propagating a houseplant or planting one in a recycled jar. Soil, gravel for drainage, plants, jars, and shovels will be provided! Learn about environmentalism on campus and in the greater Tacoma community while meeting new people and getting a free plant!

Commencement Ceremony

The 2024 Commencement Ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 in Baker Stadium. Event gates open at noon and guest seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The ceremony will conclude at approximately 4:30 p.m. followed by a reception hosted on the Event Lawn.

Night at the Museum: Cartoon Critters

The Museum of Natural History is excited to announce the return of its Night at the Museum events! Get a behind the scenes look at the museum collection and join us for a night filled with your favorite Cartoon Critters & their real life counterparts. Get up close and personal with real museum specimens and learn about the animals that inspired your favorite characters in cartoons, movies, & media. We’re talking Bugs Bunny, SpongeBob, Simba, Hedwig, and more!

Term I Begins

The University of Puget Sound offers a rich array of summer programming. Academic courses for students and non-students alike. Community classes everyone can enjoy. And our Community Music program, which has earned a prestigious reputation. And more! There are plenty of reasons to "Stick Around Puget Sound" this summer.