ARC Homecoming Week 2025: You Belong Here: Re-Discover ARC

Week-Long Engagement Opportunities

• ARC Archives Display  (Week-long : ARC Library)
  • A curated display of historic photos, yearbooks, and memorabilia.
• Campus-Wide Scavenger Hunt (Week-long : Digital)
  • Homecoming Passport Turn-In & Plinko Prizes — Drop your completed Passport at the CL&D table for instant prizes and entry into Saturday’s grand drawing.

• Homecoming Passport (Week-long : Student Center)
  • ½ the passport completed = entered into a raffle for a prize!
  • Turn into the President’s Office!
• Themed Attire (Week-long : Various Locations)
  • Monday, 10/27 - PJ/Cozy Day
  • Tuesday, 10/28 - School Spirit Day
  • Wednesday, 10/29 - Fun Costume Day
  • Thursday, 10/30 - Sports/Athletic Attire Day (Extra kudos for ARC athletics attire)
  • Friday, 10/31 - Twin Day (Partner up with someone and coordinate attire!)
  • Saturday, 11/1 - FREE ARC Homecoming T-Shirts to our first 800 ARC affiliated attendees!
• ARC Homecoming Decorating Contest (Week-long : Various Locations)
  • Theme: “70 Years of ARC”, Run by Student Ambassadors
  • Sign Up Here! 
• Photo Opportunities (Week-long : Various Locations)

Saturday 10/25 & Sunday 10/26 - Center Stage: Amelie at ARC Theatre

Start your 2025 Homecoming journey with the magic of Amélie at ARC Theatre.

• Saturday ARC Costume Sale - Cash encouraged (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM : FAA Room 554)
• Saturday Homecoming Showtime (7:30 PM : ARC Theatre)
• Sunday Homecoming & ASL Interpreted Showtime (2:00 PM : ARC Theatre)

Monday 10/27 - Bucky Day: Kickoff & Spirit Launch

The campus-wide kickoff that connects us all.

• PJ/Cozy Attire
• Bucky’s Belonging Wall Kickoff (10:00 AM : UNITE Center)
• Campus-Wide Scavenger Hunt Kickoff (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM : Student Center)
• Homecoming Passport Kickoff (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM : Student Center)
• Clay Creations (2:30 - 3:30 PM : Location released upon sign up confirmation!)

Tuesday 10/28 - Beavers Care: Resources, Community & Culture

Because at ARC, care is culture and community is everything.

• School Spirit Attire
• Chalk the Walk (9:00 – 11:00 AM : Various Locations, Starting Point is the STEM Quad)
• CLUB DAY (hosted by CAEB) & ARC Resource Fair (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM : STEM Quad)
• ARC First Gen Spotlight (Time 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM : Location STEM Quad)
• Día de los Muertos Celebration (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM : Student Center)
• ARC McClellan Staff & Faculty Appreciation Event (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM : McClellan Center)
• ARC Instrumental Jazz (1:30 - 4:00 PM : Student Center)
  • 1:30 - 2:15 PM Instrumental
  • 2:15 - 3:00 PM Combos
• Men’s Soccer - Latinx Heritage Celebration Game (3:00 PM : ARC Soccer Stadium)

Wednesday 10/29 - Beavers Build: Skills, Creativity & Opportunity

Showcasing the talent, drive, and futures ARC students are building.

• Fun Costume Attire
• CTE Demos (Time TBD : Location CTE Building)
• College Isn’t Scary (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM : ARC Natomas Center)
• Theatre Movement Performance (Time 1:00 PM, Location ARC Cafeteria)
• Clay Creations (2:30 - 3:30 PM : Location TBD)
• ARC Mariachi Los Rios Concert (7:30 - 9:30 PM : ARC Theatre)

Thursday 10/30 - Dam Proud Day: Wellness, Pride & Community

Honoring our history, celebrating our pride, and rallying for our future.

• Sports/Athletic Attire
• Chalk the Walk (9:00 – 10:00 AM : Various Locations, Starting Point is the Library Quad )
• ARC Wellness Walk (10:00 - 10:45 AM : Starts at the Library)
• ARC Homecoming Pep Rally (11:00 - 11:45 AM, Bookstore Quad)
• Native Bee Project Spotlight: The BUZZ (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM : Student Center)
• ARC Floral Sales (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM : Student Center)
• Pebbles of Pride Event (Afternoon Time 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM : UNITE Center)
• Science Fall Celebration (1:00 - 3:00 PM : Science 413, mostly outdoors in the breezeway)
• ARC Emeritus Luncheon (Invitation-Only, Hosted by ARC Philanthropy)
• ARC Instrumental Jazz Ensemble: A Tribute to Gerry Mulligan (7:30 – 9:30 PM : ARC Theatre)

Friday 10/31 - Dam Fam: Appreciation Day

From the break room to the athletics fields, it’s a day for spirited recognition.

• Twin Day Attire (Partner up with someone and wear the same outfit:)
• ASB Presents: Faculty & Staff Appreciation Reception (Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  : Community Rooms)
• Traveling Coffee Cart (Time 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM : Various Locations)
• ARC Homecoming Decorating Contest Awards (Time 3:00 PM : Zoom link coming soon!)
• ARC Women’s Soccer - Celebrating Women in Sports Game (6:00 PM, ARC Soccer Stadium)

Saturday 11/1 - Homecoming Gameday & Spirit Fest: 70th Anniversary Edition

Celebrate together, support together - bring a Beaver Cares donation and make some noise.

• Spirit Fest (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM : Beaver Stadium Lot)
• ARC Football vs. Santa Rosa JC (1:00 PM : Beaver Stadium)
• Beaver Cares Food Pantry Drive (10:00 AM - 1:30 PM) : Beaver Stadium)

50/50 Raffle (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM : Beaver Stadium)

Sponsors & Partners

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.