Idaho State University Homecoming Celebrates 125 Years of Bengal Pride with New Passport Challenge

Idaho State University’s Homecoming Week returns October 5-10, 2026, bringing students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members together to celebrate 125 years of Bengal pride. 

Beginning October 5, participants can access the digital Homecoming Passport and complete 15 of 25 challenges throughout the week. Challenges are designed to encourage participants to attend Homecoming events, visit campus locations, celebrate Idaho State traditions, and engage with fellow Bengals.

Everyone is invited to participate in the Homecoming Passport Challenge, whether they are current students, longtime alumni, community members, families, or first-time visitors to Homecoming. Participants who complete at least 15 challenges will be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to the November 7 Idaho State football game and two pregame field passes.

Participants can access the Homecoming Passport Challenge at the Digital Homecoming Passport webpage. Completed passports must be submitted by 3:30 p.m. at the President’s Alumni and Bengal Tailgate during Homecoming Week or by 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the ICCU Bengal Alumni Center.

“Homecoming is about celebrating the many stories that make Idaho State special,” said Amy Dressel, executive director of alumni engagement at Idaho State University. “The Homecoming Passport Challenge is a fun way to bring people into those traditions, encourage them to experience more of Homecoming, and celebrate what it means to be a Bengal—whether they graduated decades ago, are currently a student, or are simply part of our Bengal community.”

Homecoming Week will include a full schedule of events and activities throughout the Idaho State University campus and Pocatello community. For the complete Homecoming schedule, visit isu.edu/homecoming.