At Thomas College, we host an array of events—both on and off campus—throughout the year to connect with prospective students and families, community partners, and alumni.
Please check back often to view upcoming events.
October 2023: SecureMaine Cybersecurity Conference
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Please join us for the region’s first conference focused purely on cybersecurity and physical infrastructure security, curated through a collaboration of technology, security, and privacy-focused not-for-profit associations.
October 2023: Fall Open House
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Throughout the year, the Admissions Office hosts open house events for prospective students and their families. Join us and learn more about Thomas College!
October 2023: Homecoming & Family Weekend
Friday – Sunday, October 20 – 22, 2023
Alumni, friends, students, and families are all invited to Homecoming & Family Weekend October 20-22, 2023! Join us for family-friendly fun, food trucks, athletic events, and more. We can’t wait to see you on our beautiful campus this fall.
January 2024: Winter Open House
Friday – January 26, 2024 (Snow Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024)
9:00am – 4:00pm
Throughout the year, the Admissions Office hosts open house events for prospective students and their families. Join us and learn more about Thomas College!
January 2024: Partners in Education
Friday – January 26, 2024 (Snow Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024)
9:00am – 1:30pm
You inspire and support students every day. We know advising students is a big responsibility. Join us as a Partner in Education and learn how we chart each student’s pathway to their promising future, guaranteed.
March 2024: Thomas Cup
Friday – Saturday, March 29 – 30, 2024
The Thomas Cup is a free event for Maine high schoolers in which teams of five students compete in science, technology, engineering, and innovation competitions for the chance to win their names on the Thomas Cup and receive scholarships worth up to $10,000 over four years.
April 2024: Dirty Dog Mud Run
Date TBD!
The Thomas College Dirty Dog Mud Run is an annual event with a 5K, 15-obstacle course that loops through the woods and campus. Obstacles include mud, tire flips, wall climbing, cargo net climbing, and more mud.
May 2024: Commencement
Friday & Saturday, May 10 & 11, 2024
Commencement is the annual celebration of our graduates. The 130th Commencement of Thomas College will take place in May 2024 on our campus in Waterville, Maine.
May 2024: New Terrier Day
Date TBD!
Committed Terriers are invited to campus with their families to meet future peers and faculty and prepare for a promising future at Thomas College.
President’s Innovation Challenge
Wednesday, December 6, 2023: For Current Students
Thomas College undergraduate and on-campus MBA students are invited to participate in the President’s Innovation Challenge each year. In addition to learning and applying Design Thinking to a real-world professional experience, students who complete the project will earn digital badges for skills highly-sought after by employers, receive $250, and have the chance to win other prices during the final competitions.