Homecoming 2024
Homecoming at South Alabama is our annual tradition to celebrate Jaguar pride and spirit! This year, Homecoming week is Oct. 21-26 and features a lineup of events, including a Friday evening bonfire, pep rally, fireworks and concert. On Saturday, there will be pre-game tailgating before the Jags football team takes on Louisiana Monroe in Hancock Whitney stadium.
Homecoming Office Decorating Contest
- Please use this year's theme in your decorating ideas; Timeless Traditions.
- Decorations need to be non-flammable and in compliance with fire code. Please do not block exits, cover sprinklers, or block walkways. Please contact Safety & Environmental Compliance with any questions about this topic.
- All decorations need to be in place and set by Friday, Oct. 18th at 5 p.m.
- The judging committee will make their way around campus on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The committee will be made up of students, faculty and staff. Judging will be based on:
- Creativity
- Use of Homecoming Theme
- Jag Spirit
- Design
- The winners will be announced at the Bonfire & Pep Rally on Friday night.
- Please make sure that your supervisor/department head is aware of your participation.
- HAVE FUN!!!!
Junk the Jungle
6-7 pm
°ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊTraffic Circle
Get ready to roll! Join the Student Government Association for this annual Homecoming tradition as we TP the traffic circle. Toilet paper provided. The traffic circle will be closed during the event so plan accordingly.
Concert:
TBA
7-11 pm
Mitchell Center
Paid event for community-student free
Irving Silver Presidential Lecture featuring Ivan Maisel, Author and Hall of Fame Columnist.
4-5 pm
Chief Calvin McGhee Ballroom
MacQueen ALumni Center
Registration link will be coming.
Battle of the DJs
6-9 pm
Student Center Ballroom
DJs will go head to head for the title of "Hottest DJ in the South" along with a cash prize. Sponsored by Collegiate 100, Women of Excellence and the Student Government Association.
BSU Darty
3-6 pm
University Leadership Center Lawn
Free Event
Wall of Honor
National Alumni Association Lifetime Members - Invitation Only
5:30-7 pm
Moulton Tower & Alumni Plaza
Talent Show + Comedian/Variety Act
7-9 pm
Culinary Medicine
10- 11 am
Teaching Kitchen Suite (Closer to McDonalds)
Golden Jaguars
11:30 am - 2 pm
President's House
Volleyball Alumnae Recognition Game
6-8 pm
Jaguar Gym
Collegiate 100 Reunion
2-4 pm
Student Center Terrace
°ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊNAA Board of Directors Reunion
3-5:15 pm
MacQueen Alumni Center
Homecoming Bonfire & Pep Rally
6-8 pm
Intramural fields
National Pan-Hellenic Council Homecoming Step Show
7-9 pm
°ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊMitchell Center
Doors will open at 7 p.m.
Tickets:
Students - Free
General - $20
Day of Show - $25
Advance tickets can be purchased at the Mitchell Center Box Office or online.
Hall of Fame Ceremony
10 am
Bell Tower
The Prowl | Homecoming Parade
2 hours and 45 minutes before kickoff
Tailgating and Football Game
°ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊJags Vs. Louisiana Monroe
Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony
°ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊMoulton Tower & Alumni Plaza Tower Plaza