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.
2025 Itinerary
October 19 – 26
** Check back regularly as additional event details will be added! **
- Sunday | October 19
- Morning
- 10:00 AM Brunch, 11:00 AM Service - Chapel Service for Royalty and family at Chapel of Memories
- Morning
- Monday | October 20
- Morning
- 9:00 AM - Breakfast with Royalty at YMCA Plaza (Royalty will pass out Chick-fil-a breakfast and loaded tea to students)
- Morning
- Tuesday | October 21
- Afternoon
- Noon-3:00 PM - Homecoming Bonanza on the Drill Field (Airbrush hat event, t-shirt swap, yard games)
- Afternoon
- Wednesday | October 22
- Morning/Afternoon
- 11:00 AM-2:00 PM - The Longest Table at Perry Plaza
- Morning/Afternoon
- Thursday | October 23
- Morning
- Undergraduate Admissions Tours for Prospective Students ~ MSU Admissions
- Afternoon
- Undergraduate Admissions Tours for Prospective Students ~ MSU Admissions
- Evening
- 5:30-9:30 PM - Costume Carnival/ Trick or treating on the row at MSU Amphitheater
- Morning
- Friday | October 24
- Morning
- Undergraduate Admissions Tours for Prospective Students ~ MSU Admissions
- Afternoon
- Undergraduate Admissions Tours for Prospective Students ~ MSU Admissions
- 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Crowns for a Cause, HOCO King and Queen's philanthropy
- Evening
- 5:30 PM - True Maroon Trek sponsored by the Alumni Delegates (Registration goes live October 1)
- Morning
- Saturday | October 25 | Game Day
- Sunday | October 26
- Morning
- 9:30-10:00 AM - Nondenominational Service at the Chapel of Memories (sponsored by Office of Parent Services) Rev. Dean Franklin, FPC Starkville
- Morning