Homecoming is a Southern family reunion held each fall semester. Alumni and friends come back to campus to watch a football game and celebrate their love of ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV, Starkville, and the Bulldog Family.ÌýOriginating in the early 20th century, Homecoming has evolved to feature traditions new and old, including the presentation of the Homecoming Court and the NPHC step show.

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2024 Itinerary

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  • Thursday | October 31
    • Morning
      • Homecoming T-Shirt Swap & Soiree,ÌýYMCA Plaza Ìý– 10 am-2 pm ~ Bring a t-shirt to swap for our homecoming t-shirt (designed by ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV Student, Elizabeth Bond). All t-shirts received will be donated to the Palmer Home. Carnival-style event.
    • Night
      • Young Alumni Welcome to the City – 5:30 -7 pm Fire Station ParkÌý (Postponed to a later date due to weather. Details to follow).

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  • Friday | November 1

Pick up your *punch card and complete 4 activities this weekend and bring your completed card to the to claim your free gift

    • Morning
      • Admissions Tours for Prospective StudentsÌý~Ìý
      • Museum Tours*
        • 8 am – 5 pm
        • 8 am – 5 pm
        • 9 am – 5 pm
        • 8 am - 5 pm
        • 8 am - 5 pm
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        • Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
        • Saturday 9 am – 4:30 pm
        • Sunday, November 3 closed.
      • Welcome Table*Ìý Barnes & Noble Welcome Center 8 am – 5 pm
      • Crowns for a Cause –Junction, 11 am - 2 pm ~ Explore the service initiatives being supported by our Homecoming King & Queen and their court. Anyone is welcome to attend!
    • Afternoon
      • , Starkville Partnership
      • Pickleball Open Rec, Sanderson Center, 12 pm - 6 pm
      • True Maroon Trek*- The Mill 1:30 pm registration
            • 2 pm start time
        • Tradition Keeper Activity Dash hosted by Alumni Delegates
          • ~ free cup of ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV ice cream for each participant, compliments of MAFES Cheese Store
      • Family Weekend Registration – The Mill front Lobby (park in parking garage in the back) 3 pm – 5 pm
    • Night
      • NPHC Homecoming Step Show – Humphrey Coliseum at 7 pm | Doors will open at 6:00pm. Babyface Ray will perform following the Step Show. General Admission grandstand tickets are $20. General Admission tickets with floor access during the concert are $25. Day of show tickets, if supplies last, will be $30. After purchasing your ticket, keep your confirmation email. We will scan for tickets at the door the day of the event. Professional cameras are not permitted. Please note that Floor Access ticket holders will ONLY have floor access for the concert portion of the show featuring Babyface Ray.

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  • Saturday | November 2 | Game Day
    • Afternoon
      • Noon – 3 pm
      • Welcome Table*Ìý Barnes & Noble Welcome Center 11:15 am – 2:15 pm
      • Tailgate at The MillÌý~ Noon - 2:30 pm (Tickets available atÌý
      • Reunion Meet Up Areas
        • Class of 2014
        • Class of 2004
        • Class of 1994
        • Class of 1984
        • Class of 1974 and earlier
        • presentation of the Homecoming Court

      • 3:15 Kick off for ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV vs UMASSÌý

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  • Sunday | November 3
    • Morning
      • Nondenominational Service at the Chapel of MemoriesÌý9:30 - 10am (sponsored by Office of Parent Services) Rev. Dean Franklin, FPC Starkville
      • , Starkville Partnership
      • Pumpkin PaintingÌý10:30 am - 1:30 pm atÌýUmble Café at Barnes & Noble, supplies provided