Homecoming 2024 Dates & Important Information
With homecoming quickly approaching, here are a list of dates and important information so that you can participate in all homecoming events, competitions, and festivities!
Homecoming Game: Jax State vs. Southern Mississippi
Listed below are our activities from SGA and the Dean of Students Office:
Wednesday, August 1st, 2024
- Homecoming packets/applications are posted
- Organization/Faculty Competitions Applications are posted
- SGA VPSS Special election packets/applications posted
Friday, August 30, 2024
- Organization/Faculty Competition Sign Up deadlines: Banner/Parade Float/Paint the town red/Door decorating 4:30 PM
- Homecoming packets/applications are due 4:30 PM
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- Mandatory Candidate Meeting for Homecoming and SGA VPSS applicants 4:30 PM
Sunday, September 15, 2024
- All Décor for student and faculty/staff contests must be up Midnight
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Vote for Homecoming Court Top 10 and VPSS on Campus Groups 12:01 AM-4:00 PM
- VPSS Announcement on @Jaxstatecampuslife Instagram 4:30 PM
- Homecoming top 10 announcements at HOCO cookout 5:00 PM
- Homecoming Cookout/Meet and Greet on Quad 5-8 PM
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Mental Health Fair on the Quad 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Homecoming Banner Judging on TMB Lawn at 4:30 PM
- “Paint the Town Red” Judging due by 8:00 PM
Thursday, September 19, 2024
- Vote for Homecoming King & Queen on Campus Groups 12:01 AM-4:00 PM
- Homecoming Carnival on TMB Lawn 5:00-8:00 PM
- King & Queen Announcement on TMB Lawn 5:00 PM
Friday, September 20, 2024
- JSU Department Office Door Decorating Judging 10:00-11:00 am
- Southerners Rehearsal with HOCO Court 4:15 PM
Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Homecoming Parade on Pelham Rd. 9:00 am
- Homecoming Tailgate at Dillon Field 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
- JSU vs. Golden Eagles at Burgess-Snow Field at 2:00 PM
- *Homecoming award winners announced during pregame show at 1:45 PM
Application Information
Applications Due August 30th, 2024, at 4:30 PM- SGA VPSS Special Election Application
- Banner Competition Application
- 3rd Place-$200; 2nd Place-$300; 1st Place-$500
- Paint the Town Red Competition Application
- 3rd Place-$200; 2nd Place-$300; 1st Place-$500
- You will be paired up with a local business and decorate their storefront by Monday, September 9, 2024.
- Float Competition Application
- 3rd Place-$500; 2nd Place-$700; 1st Place-$1000
- Walking Group/Individual Vehicle Parade Application
- Local High School Band Parade Entry Form
- 3rd Place-$500; 2nd Place-$700; 1st Place-$1000
- Department Door Decorating Competition Application
- 2024 Homecoming Court Application