ARC Homecoming Week

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Celebrating American River College

Homecoming Week is our time to re-discover ARC — the friends, the energy, and the traditions that make campus feel alive. Every event is a chance to connect, create memories, and find moments of belonging together. Come through, bring your energy, and make this Homecoming unforgettable. You won’t want to miss this.

American River College’s Homecoming celebration is a powerful reflection of what makes ARC special: community, collaboration, and pride. From wellness and arts events to Spirit Fest and athletics, students, faculty, staff, and partners come together to bring a theme to life. The week showcases the creativity, teamwork, and care that define ARC—and reminds us what we can accomplish together.

Week-Long Engagement Opportunities

Campus-Wide Homecoming Scavenger Hunt

Follow clues across campus and discover places and programs you may not have explored before. The hunt launches during Monday’s kickoff, and you can join at any point during the week.

Details:

When: Monday through Friday of Homecoming week. The closing time will be posted with the hunt instructions.
Where: Across campus. The digital entry form launches at Monday’s kickoff; the link and instructions will be available when the hunt opens.
Who: ARC students, employees and community members may participate.
Prizes: Prizes will be available. Prize and winner details will be shared with the hunt instructions.

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Homecoming Spirit Week Attire — October 19–24

Join in on any day that inspires you. Use what you already have—participation is always optional.

Monday, October 19 — ARC Culture Day: Wear something that celebrates your culture, community or identity, if you’d like.
Tuesday, October 20 — Cozy Creatures Day: Pajamas, a comfy sweater or your coziest outfit.
Wednesday, October 21 — A Little Magic Day: Add one playful detail to your usual outfit, like fun socks, a pin, a scarf or something sparkly.
Thursday, October 22 — Forest Fantasy Day: Wear a costume, a whimsical accessory or something inspired by an enchanted forest.
Friday, October 23 — Nature Day: Wear green, florals, leaves, animal print or another outdoors inspired look.
Saturday, October 24 — Beaver Spirit Day: Wear ARC gear or colors to cheer on the Beavers.

ARC Homecoming Decorating Contest

Bring Forest Fantasy to your ARC office or department and take part in a friendly campus decorating contest. At minimum, participating offices and departments must decorate their doors. Full displays and imaginative forest scenes are welcome. Decorating may begin the week before Homecoming if you need extra setup time.

Details:

Who: All ARC offices and departments may participate.
Judging: Tuesday through Thursday of Homecoming week.
Finalists: Announced Friday of Homecoming week.
Winner: Announced at the Homecoming Awards following Homecoming week. The winning area will receive the Homecoming Cup.
Sign-up and criteria: The registration link and full judging instructions will be added here.
Coordinated by the CLD Campus Ambassadors and the Office of Philanthropy and Scholarships.

Weather Notice

All homecoming events will be held rain or shine. Please plan accordingly for outdoor conditions for outdoor events. In the event of inclement weather, Saturday’s Spirit Fest will move to the ARC Parking Structure.