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Homecoming

Homecoming 2024 Timeless Traditions

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!!!!

 

Oct
21

 

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

 

Oct
22

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.

 


Oct
23

BSU Darty

3-6 pm
University Leadership Center Lawn

Free Event

 

 

Oct
24

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

 


Oct
25

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.

 
 

Oct
26

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