Two ladies enjoy the festivities under the tent at the Deep Roots festival

Upcoming Events 

Check out the schedule below to see where we'll be hosting events in the coming months! We're expanding our regional events to bring a little GCSU to you while keeping the classic gatherings you know and love. Whether you're making a trip to Milledgeville for Deep Roots or Homecoming or joining us at a regional event, family-friendly gathering, or special celebration, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

February 2026

DateTimeLocationEvent Details
Thursday, February 56:30 - 8:30 PMPainted Park

N Highland Ave
Atlanta, GA
Honors College Alumni Mixer in Atlanta
This special drop-in gathering, held at the Gaming Parlor and Lower Patio, is open to all graduates of the Honors College.

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Thursday, February 196:00 - 7:30 PMCampus Black Box Theatre

135 W Hancock St. Milledgeville, GA
Thrive After Five: Alumni Career Mixer
Our newest Homecoming & Alumni Weekend event is designed to help you build meaningful professional connections, explore career opportunities, and learn how GCSU continues to provide career support and guidance. $10 tickets include headshots with on-site professional photographer, light refreshments, and more. 

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Friday, February 20 - Saturday, February 21VariousGCSU, Various Locations

Milledgeville, GA  
Homecoming & Alumni Weekend 2026
Grab your $35.00 General Admission ticket to access most events during Homecoming & Alumni Weekend 2026. This one ticket allows you to enjoy all your favorite traditions: Homecoming Parade & Watch Party, Tent City Alumni "Pop-In" tent with tailgate games, Admission to the Alumni VIP Zone/Return of Champions and Future Bobcat Zone at the basketball games, & more.  

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Friday, February 205:30 PMMagnolia Ballroom

S. Liberty St
Milledgeville, GA
Alumni Awards Banquet
Celebrate the remarkable achievements of our distinguished alumni at this year's Alumni Awards Banquet. While this event occurs during Homecoming & Alumni Weekend, it is not included in the General Admission ticket and registration is separate. Additionally, guests must be 21 years of age or older, with the exception of children accompanying award winners. 

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Upcoming Spring Events

March 21, 2026 — Wild Adventures Day

  • Deeply reduced admission price
  • Lunch included
  • Parking included
  • Exclusive GCSU swag

March 27, 2026 — Spring Concert Alumni VIP Zone

  • Exclusive VIP Zone for alumni
  • Food and beverages included
  • Exclusive GCSU swag

May 9, 2026 — Atlanta United vs. LA Galaxy

  • 100-level corner goal seats
  • $10 food voucher
  • Pre-game on-field experience opportunity
  • Exclusive co-branded GCSU x Atlanta United swag item

     

Homecoming and Alumni Weekend

Thank you for joining us for Homecoming & Alumni Weekend 2025! From college open houses to the State of the University, Alumni Awards ceremony to Tent City, this Homecoming weekend was packed with unforgettable moments. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing so many of our alumni return to campus, making new memories and celebrating the Bobcat spirit. We can't wait to do it all again next year!

Enjoy some of our favorite photos from the weekend. 

Homecoming Photo Gallery

Homecoming & Alumni Weekend 2026

Mark your calendars! Join us for the 2026 Homecoming & Alumni Weekend on February 20 & 21, 2026. We can't wait to welcome you back for a weekend full of events, excitement, and alumni spirit! Stay tuned for more details.

Alumni Events Photo Gallery

Explore photos, relive the memories, and start planning to join us for upcoming events! 

Browse Event Photos
Alumni Photo Gallery Thumbnails

Alumni Awards

The Alumni Association helps preserve the legacy of GCSU by honoring alumni and friends with seven different awards. The distinguished honorees represent just a few of the many alumni who contribute in numerous ways to their fellow alumni, to the university, to their communities, and to their professions.

Recognize Outstanding Alumni

Nominate noteworthy alumni for the Alumni Awards.

Nominations for 2026 are now closed!
Alumni award winners with President Cox