Welcome Home, Alumni!
We are thrilled to welcome you back to campus this February for a memorable Homecoming & Alumni Weekend! The weekend will be packed with opportunities to reconnect with old friends, engage the campus community and meet current students.
Homecoming & Alumni Weekend
February 19 - 21
⭐ General Admission Tickets for Alumni events are only $35 per person and required for ages 4 and up.
$35.00 - General Admission Tickets Include:
- Exclusive alumni swag pack for adults and "Future Bobcat" merchandise for kids.
- Access to the Homecoming Parade & Watch Party (with food sponsored by Amici's Milledgeville)
- Tent City Alumni "Pop-In" tent with tailgate games.
- Admission to both the Men's & Women's Bobcat Basketball games vs. Georgia Southwestern State on Saturday, February 21, with reserved seating for alumni and guests.
- Access to the Alumni VIP Reception Area/Return of Champions with Future Bobcat Zone during the basketball games. This includes a full meal, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and fun for the whole family.
Early Registration Bonus: Alumni who register on or before January 23, will receive an alumni-branded, light-weight hooded pullover in their swag bag.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (478) 445-8158 or alumni@gcsu.edu.
Click to view the complete Homecoming & Alumni Weekend schedule. This schedule features information on all the Optional Events (some that are free of charge) and registration links for the Special Events such as the Alumni Awards Banquet.
Hotel Reservations
A room block has been held at the Holiday Inn Express in Milledgeville for rooms Thursday, February 19 - Saturday, February 21.
The GCSU room rate is $110.00 per night (plus tax).
Please use the code "GCSU Homecoming & Alumni Weekend" when booking your room.
You must book prior to February 6, 2026 to receive the special GCSU Homecoming & Alumni Weekend room rate.
Holiday Inn Express
478-295-1144
Information listed below is tentative and subject to change.
2026 Homecoming Event Schedule
This schedule is specific to alumni events for the 2026 Homecoming & Alumni Weekend.
Thursday, February 19
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Campus Black Box Theatre | Thrive After Five: Alumni Career Mixer Meet potential employers, our Career Center staff, and gain valuable insights for your career. (Special Event that requires separate registration). Click the link to register. |
Friday, February 20
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Wellness & Recreation Center | Alumni Wellness Adventure at the WRC (Optional weekend pass that you can add to your General Admission Ticket - free of charge.) |
| 9:00 AM | TBD | Alumni Awards Winners Breakfast with GCSU President Cathy Cox |
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Terrell Hall | Comm Then & Now (Special Event that requires separate registration.) Click the link to register |
| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Alumni Welcome Center | Check-In Drop by any time during these hours to check-in and receive your Homecoming & Alumni Weekend tickets and swag pack. |
| 11:00 AM | Various Campus Locations | Alumni Award Winners Academic Engagement Opportunities |
| 11:00 AM | Milledgeville Convention & Visitor's Bureau | Historic Milledgeville Trolley Tour (Optional Event that you can add to your General Admission Ticket for a small fee.) |
| 1:00 PM | Mayfair Hall | Alumni VIP Campus Tour (Optional Event that you can add to your General Admission Ticket - free of charge.) |
| 3:00 PM | Old Governor's Mansion Lawn | Homecoming Parade & Watch Party |
| 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Maxwell Student Union, Donahoo Lounge | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Meet & Greet Reception |
| 5:30 PM | Magnolia Ballroom | Alumni Awards Banquet (Special Event that requires separate registration.) Click the link to register. |
Saturday, February 21
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Wellness & Recreation Center | Alumni Wellness Adventure at the WRC (Optional weekend pass that you can add to your General Admission Ticket - free of charge.) |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Terrell Hall | Comm Then & Now (Special Event that requires separate registration.) Click the link to register |
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Centennial Center - Lower Plaza | Check-In at Alumni "Pop-In" Tent |
| 12:30 - 5:00 PM | Centennial Center - Mezzanine Level | Alumni VIP Area with Future Bobcat Zone and Return of Champions Enjoy a catered meal, beverages, reserved seating during the basketball games, plus the Future Bobcat Zone for our youngest attendees.. 12:30-1:30 PM - Catered Meal is served 1:30 PM - Enjoy appetizers, beverages, and sweet treats during the games. |
| 1:30 PM | Centennial Center | Women's Basketball Game vs. Georgia Southwestern State |
| 3:30 PM | Centennial Center | Men's Basketball Game vs. Georgia Southwestern State |
| 6:00 PM | Magnolia Ballroom | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 50th Anniversary Gala |