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 - 20
⭐ General Admission Tickets for Alumni events will be available soon and are required for ages 4 and up.
General Admission Tickets Include:
- Exclusive alumni swag pack for adults and "Future Bobcat" merchandise for kids.
- Access to the Homecoming Parade & Watch Party
- Tent City Alumni tent with tailgate games.
- Admission to both the Men's & Women's Bobcat Basketball games vs. Georgia Southwestern State on Saturday, February 20, 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.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (478) 445-8158 or alumni@gcsu.edu.
2027 Homecoming Event Schedule
This schedule is specific to alumni events for the 2027 Homecoming & Alumni Weekend. (Events for 2027 are not yet finalized. This is a tentative schedule.)
Wednesday, February 17
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Alumni Welcome Center | Biscuits & Brew with the Alumni Crew Staff and faculty that are also GCSU alumni are invited to join us at the Alumni Welcome Center to kick off the Alumni Homecoming events. Enjoy coffee and biscuits plus swag for alumni (while supplies last). |
Friday, February 20
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | President's Conference Room | Alumni Awards Recipients Breakfast with GCSU President Cathy Cox |
| 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 Recipients 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.) |
| TBD | 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 |
| 5:30 PM | Magnolia Ballroom | Alumni Awards Banquet (Special Event that requires separate registration.) Click the link to register. |
Saturday, February 20
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Centennial Center - Lower Plaza | Check-In at Alumni 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.. |
| 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 |