Upcoming Events
Check out the schedule below to see where we'll be this fall and winter! 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.
GCSU Alumni at Winter WonderLights
Friday, December 12
Explore the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and enjoy a pre-event social at Wire Park.
Augusta-Area Alumni Social
Friday, January 23
Kick off 2026 with an exciting alumni event at Dave & Buster's in Augusta.
December 2025
| Date | Time | Location | Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 12 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | State Botanical Garden of Georgia Athens, GA | Winter WonderLights Gather your family and friends to join us for a night exploring the State Botanical Garden of Georgia while enjoying holiday music and thousands of twinkling lights. The evening will include a pre-event drop-in social at Wire Park as well. Learn More & Register |
January 2026
| Date | Time | Location | Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 8 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Aprio Social Hub Atlanta, GA | Accounting Alumni Mixer If you're an Accounting alumni, you're invited to this special gathering hosted by the GCSU Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi. Drop in to meet current student members of Beta Alpha Psi, mingle with alumni, and enjoy conversations with both current and former faculty. *This event is hosted by the GCSU Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi. Learn more & Register |
| Thursday, January 22 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | The Capital Burger Washington, DC | Regional Alumni Social - Washington, DC Save the date for a GCSU alumni gathering in the heart of Washington, DC. Registration information coming soon! |
| Friday, January 23 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Dave & Buster's Augusta, GA | Regional Alumni Social - Augusta, GA Kick off 2026 with an exciting alumni event at Dave & Buster's in Augusta. Bring your friends and family to join fellow Georgia College & State University alumni in the Augusta area for a fun-filled evening of games, food, and Bobcat spirit! Learn more & Register |
February 2026
| Date | Time | Location | Event Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, February 20 - Saturday, February 21 | GCSU, Various Locations Milledgeville, GA | Homecoming 2026 Mark you calendars and start planning your trip back to campus for Homecoming 2026! Enjoy all your favorite traditions - Homecoming Parade, Alumni Awards Banquet, Tailgate at Tent City, and the Alumni VIP Zone at the basketball games - and reconnect with the people and placed that helped shape your journey. Registration information coming soon! |
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 & 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!
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.
