Welcome Home!
We are thrilled to welcome you back to campus for a memorable Homecoming Weekend! This festive celebration is packed with opportunities to reconnect with old friends, engage the campus community and meet current students.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (478) 445-8158 or alumni@gcsu.edu.
Schedule of Events
wednesday, February 19
Event | Time | Location | Event Details |
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Biscuits & Brew with the Alumni Crew | 9:00 a.m. | Library Atrium | Kickstart your day with tasty biscuits and brew while fellowshipping with the alumni crew in celebration of Homecoming & Alumni Weekend. Meet and mingle with other faculty and staff that also happen to be alumni! Faculty and staff who are not alumni are also invited to come pick up their exclusive Homecoming t-shirt! |
Cat-Cab Safari Cart | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Need a ride to class? Want to test your GCSU trivia knowledge? Alumni Engagement invites you to hop on the Cat-Cab Safari Cart for a fun ride with GCSU Athletics superstars and opportunities to get exclusive GCSU swag! |
Thursday, February 20
Event | Time | Location | Event Details |
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Cat-Cab Safari Cart | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Need a ride to class? Want to test your GCSU trivia knowledge? Alumni Engagement invites you to hop on the Cat-Cab Safari Cart for a fun ride with GCSU Athletics superstars and opportunities to get exclusive GCSU swag! | |
Bobcat Trading Room and Boardroom Open House | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Atkinson Hall, Front Lobby | Visit the new location of the Bobcat Trading Room and check out the new Bobcat Boardroom. These spaces embody GCSU's Imagine 2030 vision by equipping students with state-of-the-art facilities. The Bobcat Trading Room utilizes Bloomberg Terminals to help students analyze financial data in real time, preparing them for successful careers. The Bobcat Boardroom gives students an opportunity to interact with professionals in a corporate setting. |
Friday, February 21
Event | Time | Location | Event Details |
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Check-In | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Old Governor's Mansion, Education Building Porch | Stop by the Governor's Mansion to pick up your name badge, merchandise package, and full schedule of events. |
Reunion: Student Government Association & Council of Student Ambassadors | Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Maxwell Student Union Lounge | Gather with former and current members of the Student Government Association and the Council of Student Ambassadors before heading over to President Cathy Cox's State of the University Address. |
College Open Houses | Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Various Locations - see Event Details | This is your opportunity to reconnect with the faculty who made a difference and see the updates that have been made to the academic colleges.
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President's State of the University Address | 2:00 p.m. | Russell Auditorium | President Cathy Cox will share university updates, as well as offer insights on a variety of future innovations planned at your alma mater. |
Reception & Parade Watch Party | 3:00 p.m. | Old Governor's Mansion Lawn | Mingle with fellow alumni and other members of the GCSU community for a reception, hosted by Amici, before watching the festive Homecoming Parade. |
Homecoming Parade | 3:30 p.m. | Old Governor's Mansion Lawn | Watch the Homecoming theme come alive, as custom-made floats and other festively decorated vehicles wow the crowd and compete for prizes. |
Alumni Awards Reception & Ceremony ($) | 6:00 p.m. - Doors Open 6:30 p.m. - Ceremony | Magnolia Ballroom | Join us for an elegant evening celebrating the achievements of our outstanding alumni at the GCSU Alumni Awards Dinner. This ticket includes admission to the ceremony, a plated dinner and the opportunity to honor and connect with fellow Bobcats who have made a significant impact on the lives of others, their communities and beyond. |
Homecoming Step Show ($) | 8:00 p.m. | Russell Auditorium | Experience an electrifying showcase of talent and tradition as Divine Nine chapters from the region compete in this event, hosted by the Mu Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of culture, unity and entertainment. |
Saturday, February 22
Event | Time | Location | Event Details |
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Check-In | 10:00 a.m. - Noon | Centennial Center, Lower Patio | Kick off your day when you pick up your name badge, merchandise package, and full schedule of events. |
Alumni Tent City Tailgate featuring Future Bobcat Zone | Noon - 4:00 p.m. | Centennial Center, Lower Patio | Meet us at the exclusive alumni tent during the Tent City Tailgate for a meal and fellowship while your Future Bobcats explore a fun-filled zone just for them. |
Homecoming Basketball Games & Alumni VIP Reception | 3:30 p.m. - Women's Basketball Game 5:30 p.m. - Men's Basketball Game 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - VIP Reception | Centennial Center | Cheer on the GCSU Bobcats as they hit the courts - the basketball court and the Homecoming Court! You're also invited to grab a snack and watch the games upstairs with us at the Alumni VIP reception. |
Alumni Registration information:
Alumni, family and friends can experience a full weekend of excitement by purchasing our base ticket. This allows access to major homecoming events (see below):
Adult tickets are just $50 each (ages 13 and up)
Child tickets are only $20 each (ages 4 to 12)
- Exclusive alumni merchandise for adults and "Future Bobcat" merchandise for kids
- Admission to the SGA & Council of Ambassadors Reunion
- Admission to the college open houses
- Admission to the President’s State of the University Address
- Access to the Homecoming Parade & Watch Party, with food sponsored by Amici’s
- Entry to the Alumni Tent at Tent City, featuring a full cookout, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and tailgating games for the whole family
- Admission to both the Men’s & Women’s Bobcat Basketball games vs. Georgia Southwestern on Saturday, February 21
VIP Reception inside The Centennial Center during the basketball games, offering hors d'oeuvres, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Please note that admission to the Alumni Awards Ceremony and Homecoming Step Show requires an add-on ticket and are not included in the Base Ticket. You can purchase these add-on tickets along with your base ticket directly on our registration page.