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Homecoming Week: South Alabama vs. Appalachian State University
Date: October 21 - 26, 2019
Location: University of South Alabama
Homecoming 2019: The Final Countdown!
Save the date for Homecoming 2019! Homecoming at South Alabama is the university's annual tradition that brings together our community of student, faculty, staff, alumni and fans to celebrate Jaguar pride and spirit. The experience features a lineup of events that will unite the Jaguar community to participate in exciting activities! The Homecoming festivities will commence Saturday at Ladd-Peebles Stadium when our football team battles against Appalachian State University!
Homecoming Parade
Parade will take place on October 25th at 6 pm. The parade will begin at the Administration Bldg. Parking Lot and will end at Mitchell Center Dr. Line up will begin at 5:15 pm in the Admin Parking Lot. Sign Up for Homecoming Parade.
Office Decorating Contest
Get into the Homecoming spirit by participating in the Homecoming Office Decorating Contest. This contest is open to any USA department or Organization. All Offices must be completed by Monday, October 21. Enter Office Decorating Contest.
Movie Night: “US”
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Student Center Ballroom
Join SGA at the Student Center Ballroom for the showing of the movie US. Join us on this first night of homecoming with food, fun, and thrillers. Be sure to bring a lawn chair, towel, or blanket to sit on during the showing of the movie.
BSU Day Party (Darty)
Time: 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. Location: Sorority Commons
Join the Black Student Union for our first ever Homecoming Darty! There will be food, games, music, and so much more!
Sponsored by: Black Student Union, Student Government Association, RHA, Jaguar Productions
Junk The Jungle
Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: USA Traffic Circle
To open Homecoming Week, we are starting with everyone’s traditional program, Junk the Jungle! Junk the Jungle will take place in the traffic circle and students are encouraged to toss tissue in “the jungle.”
Sponsored by: Student Government Association, Maintenance Department
Battle of the DJ’s
Time: Doors:6:30 p.m. Show: 7 p.m.
Location: Student Center Ballroom
$5 At The Door
Battle of the DJ’s is an event that gives DJ’s in the Alabama area and an opportunity to show their skills off in front of the students at USA. The winning DJ will receive a cash prize of $350, the title of “Hottest DJ in the South, and they will be invited back to DJ Collegiate 100’s annual party Jammie Jam.
Sponsored by: Collegiate 100, Women of Excellence, and the Student Government Association
Meisler Hall One Stop Pop Up
Date: Tuesday, October 22-Friday, October 25
Time: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Come by the One Stop Pop Up on the first floor of Meisler Hall during Homecoming Week for any needed guidance and to address other Meisler Hall services needs.
#JagWEARwednesday!
Photo Booth Buttons
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Student Center East Lobby
Come to the Student Center and get a personalized button for the Homecoming Game! You are the center of attention for this event. Put on your favorite Jag Gear, have your school spirit ready, and bring a friend!
Sponsored by: Student Government Association
Fun Fest
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Student Center
Jaguar Productions and Student Government Association invite you to our annual Homecoming celebration Fun Fest! We’re taking over the Student Center with free food, games, inflatables, and much more that you don’t want to miss! Join JP and SGA for some medieval mayhem!
Sponsored by: Jaguar Productions and Student Government Association
Make Your Own Dog Tags
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Location: Student Center Mall
Come to the Student Center Mall and create your own dog tags with SGA.
Sponsored by: Student Government Association
Golden Jaguar Alumni Dinner
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Faculty Club
Description: A dinner honoring the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1969
Sponsored by: Office of Alumni Relations
Homecoming Concert featuring T-Pain
Time: Doors: 7:00 p.m. Show: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mitchell Center
Tickets On Sale September 9 at the Mitchell Center Box Office and the Mitchell Center Website.
USA Students: $15 - limit 2 per student
General Public: $30
All Tickets Day of Show $30
Sponsored by: Jaguar Productions and Student Government Association
Coach Campbell Luncheon
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: USA Football Field House
Alumni and Friends are invited to join the University of South Alabama National Alumni Association for the Coach Campbell Lunch sponsored by Alabama Power. Coach Campbell have an update of the season and share about the South Alabama Football Program.
Tickets $20 for Association Members/ $25 for Non-Members
Sponsored by: Office of Alumni Relations & Alabama Power
College of Nursing Alumni Welcome Back Open House
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Join your fellow College of Nursing alumni for 2019 Homecoming weekend, October 25-26, and celebrate 10 years of the Health Science Building. Join us at the College of Nursing for an Alumni Welcome Back Open House, and reconnect with classmates, meet our new Dean, Dr. Heather Hall, reconnect with faculty and staff who impacted your career, and learn what our future South Alabama nurses are doing. The evening continues with the National Alumni Association Alumni Lawn Party, with food and entertainment, until the South Alabama Homecoming Parade rolls around in true Mobile fashion. Finally, cheer on the Jags at the Homecoming Pep Rally that will have you throwing up your “J’s” and yelling Go Jags! All events are FREE, and families are welcome. Registration.
Alumni Lawn Party
Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m
Location: Alumni Hall
Alumni, friends, faculty and staff are invited to join the University of South Alabama National Alumni Association for a family-friendly party on the lawn of Alumni Hall. Food and entertainment provided.
Sponsored by:Office of Alumni Relations
Homecoming Parade
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Down South Drive ending at The Mitchell Center.
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and the public are invited to the parade featuring the Jaguar Marching Band to role on USA South Drive, between the Administration Building and the Mitchell Center. The Pep Rally immediately follows.
Sponsored by: Homecoming Committee
Homecoming Pep Rally
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Location: Mitchell Center North Plaza
Pep Rally will start immediately after the parade on the steps of The Mitch. You’ll meet the Homecoming Court plus the Jaguar Marching Band and team captains will get you psyched for the game!
Sponsored by: Homecoming Committee
NPHC Homecoming Step Show: “Battle of the Greeks”
Time: Doors: 6:30 p.m. Show: 7:30 p.m.
Location: USA Mitchell Center
Pricing: USA Students- Free
General Admission-$15 before the day of the show
Day of the show & at the door: $20 for all
Tickets available at Mitchell Center Website.
Come watch the National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities as they battle it out for bragging rights and a grand prize of $1000. For more information, please contact the Office of Greek Life.
Sponsored by: NPHC
Volleyball vs Georgia Southern
6:30 p.m. - Jag Gym
Soccer vs Appalachian State
7:00 p.m. - The Cage
USA Jaguars vs Appalachian State University
Kickoff: 11:00 a.m.
Stadium Gates Open at 8 a.m.
Jaguar Prowl 2 hours, 20 minutes before kickoff
Presentation of Homecoming Court at Halftime