Homecoming is a Southern family reunion held each fall semester. Alumni and friends come back to campus to watch a football game and celebrate their love of MSU, Starkville, and the Bulldog Family. Originating in the early 20th century, Homecoming has evolved to feature traditions new and old, including the presentation of the Homecoming Court and the NPHC step show.
2024 Itinerary
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- Thursday | October 31
- Morning
- Homecoming T-Shirt Swap & Soiree, YMCA Plaza – 10 am-2 pm ~ Bring a t-shirt to swap for our homecoming t-shirt (designed by MSU Student, Elizabeth Bond). All t-shirts received will be donated to the Palmer Home. Carnival-style event.
- Night
Young Alumni Welcome to the City – 5:30 -7 pm Fire Station Park(Postponed to a later date due to weather. Details to follow).
- Morning
- Friday | November 1
Pick up your *punch card and complete 4 activities this weekend and bring your completed card to the MAFES Cheese Store to claim your free gift
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- Morning
- Admissions Tours for Prospective Students ~ MSU Admissions
- Museum Tours*
- Ulysses S. Grant Library 8 am – 5 pm
- The Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana 8 am – 5 pm
- Dunn-Seiler Museum 9 am – 5 pm
- Mississippi Entomological Museum 8 am - 5 pm
- The John Grisham Room 8 am - 5 pm
- Morning
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- MAFES Cheese Store*
- Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday 9 am – 4:30 pm
- Sunday, November 3 closed.
- Welcome Table* Barnes & Noble Welcome Center 8 am – 5 pm
- Crowns for a Cause –Junction, 11 am - 2 pm ~ Explore the service initiatives being supported by our Homecoming King & Queen and their court. Anyone is welcome to attend!
- MAFES Cheese Store*
- Afternoon
- Starkville Tailgate the Town, Starkville Partnership
- Pickleball Open Rec, Sanderson Center, 12 pm - 6 pm
- True Maroon Trek*- The Mill 1:30 pm registration
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- 2 pm start time
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- Tradition Keeper Activity Dash hosted by Alumni Delegates
- True Maroon Trek Registration ~ free cup of MSU ice cream for each participant, compliments of MAFES Cheese Store
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- Family Weekend Registration – The Mill front Lobby (park in parking garage in the back) 3 pm – 5 pm
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- Night
- NPHC Homecoming Step Show – Humphrey Coliseum at 7 pm | Doors will open at 6:00pm. Babyface Ray will perform following the Step Show. General Admission grandstand tickets are $20. General Admission tickets with floor access during the concert are $25. Day of show tickets, if supplies last, will be $30. After purchasing your ticket, keep your confirmation email. We will scan for tickets at the door the day of the event. Professional cameras are not permitted. Please note that Floor Access ticket holders will ONLY have floor access for the concert portion of the show featuring Babyface Ray. Step Show Tickets
- Night
- Saturday | November 2 | Game Day
- Afternoon
- Dunn-Seiler Museum Noon – 3 pm
- Welcome Table* Barnes & Noble Welcome Center 11:15 am – 2:15 pm
- Tailgate at The Mill ~ Noon - 2:30 pm (Tickets available at Homecoming Tailgate Tickets
- Reunion Meet Up Areas RSVP
- Class of 2014
- Class of 2004
- Class of 1994
- Class of 1984
- Class of 1974 and earlier
- presentation of the Homecoming Court
- 3:15 Kick off for MSU vs UMASS Football Tickets
- Afternoon
- Sunday | November 3
- Morning
- Nondenominational Service at the Chapel of Memories 9:30 - 10am (sponsored by Office of Parent Services) Rev. Dean Franklin, FPC Starkville
- Starkville Brunch & Browse, Starkville Partnership
- Pumpkin Painting 10:30 am - 1:30 pm at Umble Café at Barnes & Noble, supplies provided
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