FAQs about Homecoming: For Alumni and Families
FAQs
When is Homecoming: for Alumni and Families?
October 3-5, 2025.
What is Homecoming?
This is a day to celebrate Dean College - for families to get an inside look at life at Dean, for alumni to reminisce about their experiences, share their alma mater with their families and make new memories! Unless noted, all activities are open to everyone, of all ages.
Who is invited?
All members of the Dean College Community - current students & families, alumni & families, faculty & staff.
Where do I park?
All campus lots are open during Homecoming. Space is limited at the Longley Athletic Complex and will be open on a first-come, first-served basis. We anticipate that parking at Longley Athletic Field Complex will be at full capacity. For your convenience, we are offering shuttles that will be departing from the Dean Hall Parking Lot beginning at 10:30am and running continuously through the end of the game. We highly encourage the use of the shuttle. The shuttle will be available from both the Student Center Parking Lot and the Dean Hall Parking Lot.
Will there be food available?
Yes. The BBQ Tent will have food available for purchase.
What will be available in the 21+ tent?
There will be a variety of beer, wine and seltzer available for purchase in our Beer Tent.
Where is the Longley Athletic Complex?
69 Maple Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Where can I stay?
The following hotels are conveniently located close to the Dean College campus.
DoubleTree by Hilton*
11 Beaver Street, Milford, MA, 01757 - 508-478-7010
Hampton Inn
735 Union Street, Franklin, MA 02038 - 508-520-2999
Home2 Suites by Hilton Boston Franklin
725 Union St, Franklin, MA 02038 - 508-203-1726
Proctor Mansion Inn
36 Common Street, Wrentham, MA 02093 - 877-384-1861
Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place
28 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA 02035 - 508-543-5500
Residence Inn Boston Foxborough by Marriott*
250 Foxborough Boulevard, Foxoboro, MA, 02035 - 508-698-2800
Residence Inn by Marriott
4 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA 02038 - 508-541-8188
Sonesta Select Boston Foxborough Mansfield*
35 Foxborough Boulevard, Foxoboro, MA, 02035 - 508-543-5222
*Contact the hotel directly to ask about the Dean College rate
Still have questions?
Please contact the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development at sald@dean.edu. We look forward to seeing you soon!