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Rep Your Set | The Pods
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Hosted by SET
Stop by The Pods to grab free GSW gear, make signs for the sporting events and meet the Mr. & Ms. GSW Candidates!
Flag Football Semi-Finals | South Intramural Field
6:30 pm
Semi-finals are here! Be there to see who makes it to Tuesday's Championship game!
The Shirt Studio | Hello Walk
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Still need GSW apparel? Come by 'The Shirt Studio', and make your own GSW themed shirt! This event will be in conjunction with GSW SAAC's dunk tank event, so bring cash for the chance to dunk your favorite Faculty/Staff member!
Make a Splash, Grant a Wish! | Canes Central Lawn
11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Hosted by SAAC
GSW SAAC is a proud supporter of Make A Wish Foundation. Come dunk some of your highly respected students, staff and faculty. $5 for 3 throws and $3 for 2 throws. Watch GSWSAAC on Instagram for more information.
Flag Football Championship | South Intramural Field
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Championship Night is HERE! Join us for the Women’s and Men’s Flag Football Championship Games—the ultimate showdown of the season! Big plays. Big energy. Big bragging rights. Free food for students while supplies last!
Blue and Gold Picnic | The Commons
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to have lunch, enjoy entertainment, and celebrate Homecoming Week together. Please note that the Dining Hall will be closed for lunch on this date. Students with meal plans will be able to use their swipes at the Picnic with their GSW IDs.
Men's Soccer Match | Hurricane Field
7:00 pm
Cheer on our Hurricanes while they take on Middle Georgia State University!
Gold Force Thursday | GSW Campus
All Day
Wear your best gold gear!
Feel the Surge | IM Gym
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Thursday = Surge Day! Don’t miss Feel the Surge Group Fit during Homecoming Week. Wear your brightest gold and come sweat with us!
Homecoming Parade | Downtown Americus
6:30 pm | Hosted by the Student Government Association
This spirited parade will feature cars decked out by student organizations, athletic teams, and special guests as they roll through Downtown Americus. Think your organization has the most spirit? Come show it off!
Ribbon Cutting | James E. Carter Library
11:00 am
Join us for the ribbon cutting of our newly renovated James E. Carter Library!
Softball Scrimmage | Softball Field
3:00 pm
Bring out your lawn chairs and coolers and come cheer on the Lady Canes as they take on Central Alabama.
Baseball Scrimmage | Baseball Field
4:00 pm
Let’s pack the stands! Show your Hurricane pride as our team battles Chatt Valley.
Welcome to Americus | Windsor Hotel Lobby
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the Department of First-Year Experience and Student Success to pick up your Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025 schedule for a chance to win refreshment vouchers for local downtown restaurants.
Historical Windsor Tours | Windsor Hotel Lobby
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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 that are not open to the public. There is no cost to attend!
Haunted History Tours | Windsor Hotel Lobby
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Join the historic Windsor hotel staff in a 45-minute guided tour highlighting the historic qualities of the property as well as telling our ghost stories. There is no cost to attend!
Silent Headphone Party | Sanford Lawn
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Grab a friend, step into the sound, and escape the noise at the Silent Headphone Party! We’ll have two live DJ’s, glow gear & LED headphones to light up Sanford Lawn, see you there!
Canes Family Brunch | Dining Hall
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join the Department of First-Year Experience and Student Success for a brunch menu full of your favorites! Payment of $11 per person is required at the door, but a reservation is not required. Students will be able to swipe for a meal. Parking will be located in the lots adjacent to the Marshall Student Center.
Canes Bingo | 2nd Floor SSC Conference Rooms - Near Chick-fil-A
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Test your luck and join GSW staff and other families for Canes Bingo! All participants will have a chance to win. Students are welcome!
Homecoming Tailgate | Between Soccer & Softball Fields
3:00 pm
Bring your tailgating supplies and lawn chairs! Participants are welcome to begin setting up as early as 8:00 am. Note that the road and the softball parking lot will be blocked off beginning at 10:00 am, after which all tailgate supplies must be carried in. *Tailgate spots are first come, first serve! Reservations are required for students, faculty, or staff groups wishing to reserve university tables or chairs. Make your reservation here.
*The Dining Hall will be closed during dinner for Homecoming festivities.
Y2Canes Reunion | Between Soccer & Softball Fields - Alumni Tent
During Tailgate
Class of 2000 alumni are invited to a special reunion during the Homecoming Tailgate. The GSW Alumni tent will have food, door prizes, giveaways for registered alumni plus your favorite SEC football games streaming.
Canes Chili Cookoff | Between Soccer & Softball Fields
During Tailgate
Think you have the best chili? Sign up here to join the Canes Chili Cookoff! Participants are required to bring at least one gallon of warm chili to the Homecoming Tailgate by 2pm, with judging taking place at 3pm. There will be prizes for the overall winner and people’s choice!
Men's Soccer | Hurricane Field
5:00 pm
Cheer on the Hurricanes as they take on Lander University during an evening of Homecoming festivities.
Mr. & Miss GSW Coronation | Hurricane Field
Half-time of Match
Candidates will be presented and a new Mr. & Miss GSW will be crowned.
NPHC Homecoming Step Show | Storm Dome
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hosted by NPHC. When the Divine Nine Steps, the yard shakes. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door.
*Schedule subject to change.
Missed homecoming 2024? Check out highlights throughout the week including the parade, concert, and the crowning of Mr. and Miss GSW.