Upcoming Events
Thomas College hosts an array of events—both on- and off-campus—throughout the year to connect with prospective students and families, community partners, and alumni.
Check back often to view our upcoming events.
Upcoming Events @ Thomas College
SecureMaine Cybersecurity Conference
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Place: Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Ave, Portland, Maine
Time: See website for details
Join an expected 250 attendees from across Maine, the region, and beyond for the 2nd annual SecureMaine Conference featuring presentations and panel sessions covering the latest priorities in information and infrastructure security. The event will also have a sizeable sponsors pavilion, and ample time for networking.
For more information, contact Frank Appunn at 207-859-1369.
Fall Open House
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Place: 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME 04901
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join us for our Fall Open House on October 19! Join us to experience what Thomas has to offer. The event will entail academic sessions, campus tour, meet the President, and more.
Homecoming & Family Weekend
Date: Friday-Sunday, October 18 – 20, 2024
Place: 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME 04901
Time: See details page for scheduling
Alumni, friends, students, and families are all invited to Homecoming & Family Weekend October 18-20, 2024! 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.
Day of Giving
Date: Wednesday-Thursday, October 23 – 24, 2024
Place: 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME 04901
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Day of Giving is a tradition here and our theme, Terriers Together, embodies the spirit of Thomas students, faculty, staff, and supporters. Together, we empower promising futures that will change our world here in Maine and beyond. We hope you’ll join us this Day of Giving and make a gift to the area most meaningful to you.
For more information, contact Mackenzie Osborne at 207-859-1221.
Partners in Education
Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
Place: 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME 04901
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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.
Winter Open House
Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
Place: 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME 04901
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
You’re invited for an evening at Thomas College in Waterville, Maine! Join us for our traditional Winter Open House to get to know students and faculty, on-the-spot admissions and financial aid, paired with a fun evening of dinner and Thomas varsity basketball games.
10th Annual Thomas Cup
Date: Friday-Saturday, March 28-29, 2025
Place: 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME 04901
Time: TBD
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.
Scholarship Recognition Day
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Snow Date: April 19, 2025
Place: 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME 04901
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
You’re invited to Waterville, Maine to celebrate students and families to honor all the hard work and celebrate Scholarship Recognition Day together with the Thomas College community.
Dirty Dog Mud Run
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Place: 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME 04901
Time: Races start at 8:45 a.m., usually done by Noon
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.
President's Innovation Challenge
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Place: Summit Room: 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME 04901
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Each year Thomas College undergraduate and on-campus MBA students are invited to participate in the President’s Innovation Challenge. In addition to learning and applying Design Thinking to a real-world professional experience, students have an opportunity to earn digital badges for skills highly-sought after by employers, receive $250, and have the chance to win other prizes during the final competitions.
Commencement
Date: Friday & Saturday, May 9 & 10, 2025
Place: 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME 04901
Time: See schedule on details page
Commencement is the annual celebration of our graduates. The 131st Commencement of Thomas College will take place in May 2025 on our campus in Waterville, Maine.
New Terrier Day
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Place: 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME 04901
Time: Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Join us on campus with your family to meet future peers and faculty and prepare for your promising future at Thomas College.
International Thomas Cup
Date: Saturday-Sunday, June 2025 (TBD)
Time: 4:00 p.m. Indio China Time, 5:00 p.m. Taiwan Time, 5:00 a.m. EST
The International Thomas Cup is a free event for international high school students in which teams of five (5) students compete in a Valorant, international esports competition.
12th Annual Terrier Tee Off
Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 (TBD)
Place: Waterville Country Club – 39 Country Club Rd., Oakland, ME 04963
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Scratch players and hackers, alumni and friends come together for a day filled with fun, friends, and great prizes. All proceeds support student-athletes and teams of the Thomas College Athletic Program.
For more information, contact Seth Reed, Assistant Director of Alumni and Family Relations at 207-859-1339.
