Homecoming and Family Weekend

Students celebrate being Hurricanes with others by welcoming parents, siblings, and loved ones to discover more about their life here at Georgia Southwestern. As part of the GSW family, we invite you to experience everything our beautiful campus has to offer from viewing our athletic events to participating in various planned activities. We also encourage you to explore the historic town of Americus and Sumter County by visiting our unique shops and restaurants including boutiques, local fair-trade coffee shop, gift shops, two national parks, and a state park.

Family Weekend coincides with the campus-wide Homecoming festivities. View the full Homecoming and Family Weekend schedule to plan your visit to Georgia Southwestern! 

Friday, October 16^th

3:00PM – 6:00PM
Welcome to Americus | Windsor Hotel Lobby
Join the Department of First-Year Experience and Student Success to pick up your Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026 schedule and a chance to win refreshment vouchers for Floyds Pub or the Veranda!  We encourage you to have dinner with your family in downtown Americus.

3:00PM
Historical Windsor Tour | Windsor Hotel Lobby
The Windsor Hotel was founded in 1892. Join the historic Windsor hotel staff in a 45-minute guided tour highlighting the historic qualities of the property. On the tour, participants will visit areas of the hotel not open to the public. There is no cost to attend.

4:00PM
Historical Windsor Tour | Windsor Hotel Lobby
The Windsor Hotel was founded in 1892. Join the historic Windsor hotel staff in a 45-minute guided tour highlighting the historic qualities of the property. On the tour, participants will visit areas of the hotel not open to the public. There is no cost to attend.

5:30PM
Haunted History Tour | Windsor Hotel Lobby
Join the historic Windsor hotel staff in a 45-minute guided tour highlighting the historic qualities of the property as well as telling of ghost stories. There is no cost to attend.

Saturday, October 17^th

10:00AM -12:00PM
Canes Family Brunch | Dining Hall | Marshall Student Center
Join the Department of First-Year Experience and Student Success for a brunch menu full of your favorites! The cost is $11 per person, and students can use their meal plans.  Payment is required at the door, and a reservation is not required. Parking will be in the lots adjacent to the Marshall Student Center.

2:00PM – 3:00PM
Canes Bingo| Student Success Center Conference Rooms – Near Chick-fil-A
Test your luck and join GSW staff and other families for Canes Bingo! All participants will have a chance to win. Students are welcome!

5:00PM
Family Tailgate and Soccer Game | Soccer Field
Bring your tailgating supplies and lawn chairs and join us for the Hurricane Tailgate and help cheer on the Hurricanes during the Homecoming soccer game! The game will begin at 7:00PM.