{"id":5879,"date":"2021-08-11T17:41:57","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T17:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=5879"},"modified":"2025-09-22T18:54:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T18:54:31","slug":"homecoming-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/homecoming-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Homecoming FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\r\n.HeroImage {\r\n    height: 400px;\r\n    background-position: center;\r\n    background-size: contain;\r\n    margin-top: 1px;\r\n    background-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n    background-color: #213162;\r\nbackground-image:url('https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/08\/web-banner-hc-25.jpg') !important;;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"contentareaText\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/\">Homecoming 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/homecoming-schedule-of-events\/\">Homecoming Schedule of Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"appview\">\n<p>Answers to commonly asked questions.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I pre-register for events?<\/h2>\n<p>We highly recommend you pre-register for the weekend by Thursday, September 25, particularly for the Friday night event, October 3rd. We hope you can appreciate that we have limited seating and need to know the number of attendees before the event. <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/\">Register Now<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>Can we register when we get there?<\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely! You may register Friday for golf (Castine Golf Course) or the Friday Night&#8217;s event (MMA Field House) when you arrive at the time and location of the event. Please note: some of the events may already be full. Try to <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/\">pre-register<\/a>, if possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Where do I check-in?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, October 3 | Location of the event(s) for which you are registered.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday, October 4 | No check in necessary. Harbor tour confirmations will be sent by email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There will be an updated schedule of events, a campus map, town map, and other materials for you around campus and at INFO tent.<\/p>\n<h2>How much do the activities cost?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday Afternoon Golf Scramble: $20<\/li>\n<li>Friday night&#8217;s event featuring &#8220;Motor Booty Affair&#8221; and food: $60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What meals are available at the Main Dining Hall during Homecoming weekend?<\/h2>\n<p>Students with a meal plan can use a meal swipe with their ID card. Alumni, students or guests without a meal plan can eat through the Main Dining Room line.<br \/>\n<u>Monday-Friday<\/u><br \/>\n<strong>Breakfast:<\/strong> 6AM &#8211; 9AM &#8211; $10<br \/>\n<strong>Lunch:<\/strong> 10:30AM &#8211; 1PM &#8211; $14<br \/>\n<u>Saturday-Sunday<\/u><br \/>\n<strong>Breakfast:<\/strong>8AM &#8211; 1PM &#8211; $10<br \/>\n<strong>Dinner:<\/strong>4:30PM &#8211; 6PM &#8211; $16<\/p>\n<h2>Can regimental students attend Homecoming events?<\/h2>\n<p>Due to regimental training, first-year students will\u00a0have limited liberties during Homecoming weekend.\u00a0Homecoming events are otherwise open to all students. Contact Anne Kowalski at 207-326-2250, or <a href=\"mailto:anne.kowalski@mma.edu\">anne.kowalski@mma.edu<\/a>\u00a0for more information about Regimental Induction Ceremony (RIC).<\/p>\n<h2>Is tailgating allowed for Saturday\u2019s game?<\/h2>\n<p>Pleasant Street will be host to Honor Classes during Homecoming. Pop up tents will be available for all Honor Classes: Legends tent (50 or more years since graduation), 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020. Bring your favorite snacks and refreshments!<\/p>\n<p>Not an Honor Class? Tailgating is allowed in the MMA parking lot between athletic fields on a first come, first serve basis, as well. <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/tailgate-guidelines\/\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to review Tailgating Guidelines.<\/p>\n<h2>I heard MMA has a no-smoking policy?<\/h2>\n<p>That\u2019s correct. Visit the Campus Safety website to learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/campus-safety\/tobacco-free-campus\/\">policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Where can I park?<\/h2>\n<p>Parking is at a premium in Castine. There is limited parking around campus and available at Ft. George. Please observe the NO PARKING signs for public safety. The event map details event parking.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/09\/Homecoming-map-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 Homecoming Map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Is there designated Handicapped Parking?<\/h2>\n<p>There will be additional handicapped parking at the athletic facilities for Saturday\u2019s soccer game. There will be signage and Campus Safety representatives to assist you.<\/p>\n<h2>What time is the annual Alumni Meeting?<\/h2>\n<p>The annual Alumni meeting will begin at 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 4. The meeting will be held in the 1954 Classroom, Alfond Student Center.<\/p>\n<h2>What time do we form up for March On?<\/h2>\n<p>Honor Classes muster at the garage door entrance to the Field House NO LATER THAN 12:20. Honor classes are: 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020.<\/p>\n<h2>Where is Morning Formation on Friday morning?<\/h2>\n<p>Morning formation is at the flagpole, in front of Leavitt Hall at 0710, sharp. Alumni welcome!<br \/>\n<!--\n\n\n<h2>What classes can I attend?<\/h2>\n\n\nView the list of classes <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/homecoming\/alumni\/available-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. If you have any question please contact the Alumni Relations Office.--><\/p>\n<h2>Can I sign up for a Harbor tour?<\/h2>\n<p>Due to popular demand,\u00a0 harbor tours are done by lottery. Those interested in\u00a0a harbor tour or cruise\u00a0must <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/\">sign up through the online registration<\/a> by Friday, September 26. Lucky winners will be notified Tuesday, September 30.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I connect to WiFi on campus?<\/h2>\n<p>The Homecoming Event Wifi connection is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Network: MMA-Guest<\/li>\n<li>Password: gomariners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<h2>Is there a map for the event?<\/h2>\n\n\nYes - <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/09\/2024_Flyer_Map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 Homecoming Map<\/a>\n\n\n<h2>How do I connect to the MMA App?<\/h2>\n\n\nVisit the MMA website for detailed info on <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/mobile-app\/\">Maine Maritime Academy Mobile<\/a>, the official college app, and download it from the App Store or Google Play. 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