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
  1. SGA VPSS Special Election Application
  2. Banner Competition Application
    •  3rd Place-$200; 2nd Place-$300; 1st Place-$500
  3. 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.
  4. Float Competition Application
    • 3rd Place-$500; 2nd Place-$700; 1st Place-$1000
  5. Walking Group/Individual Vehicle Parade Application
  6. Local High School Band Parade Entry Form
    • 3rd Place-$500; 2nd Place-$700; 1st Place-$1000
  7. Department Door Decorating Competition Application
  8. 2024 Homecoming Court Application