Homecoming
October 13-18, 2025
Thursday, October 9
| Event | Description | Time | Location | Audience(s) | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint the Paws | Registered Student Organizations are invited to leave their mark by painting the Cougar paw prints that lead around campus. | 1-5pm | Main Campus | Students | Register |
Friday, October 10
| Event | Description | Time | Location | Audience(s) | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint the Paws | Registered Student Organizations are invited to leave their mark by painting the Cougar paw prints that lead around campus. | 1-5pm | Main Campus | Students | Register |
Sunday, October 12
| Event | Description | Time | Location | Audience(s) | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint the Town | Join us in Uptown Columbus as local businesses & students decorate storefronts with Cougar pride. | 5-7 pm | RiverPark Campus | Students | Register |
Monday, October 13
| Event | Description | Time | Location | Audience(s) | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickoff | Enjoy free lunch, music, games, & fun — plus free t-shirts for the first 250 students! | Noon-2 pm | Clock Tower | Students | RSVP |
| Cougar Madness | Celebrate Cougar spirit at our Athletic Spirit Night, with games, competitions, & giveaways while meeting all Fall Athletic Teams & Club Football. | 6 pm-8 pm | Lumpkin Center | Students, Employees & Alumni | Learn more |
| Cougar Glow Party | Dance under the blacklights with a live DJ, neon lights, glow sticks, & more! | 8 pm-10 pm | Rec Center, Multi-Purpose Room | Students | RSVP |
| Battle for the Pantry Drive | Donate non-perishable goods to support the CSU Food Pantry or make a monetary donation. | All Day | Main Campus | Students, Employees & Alumni | Learn more |
| Door Decorating Contest | Show your Cougar spirit & creativity! Themes should include school colors, our mascot, homecoming traditions & your unit’s unique flair! Judging begins Thursday, Oct. 16, at 10:00 am, winner announced on Friday. | All Day | Main & RiverPark Campus | Employees | Enter Online |
Tuesday, October 14
| Event | Description | Time | Location | Audience(s) | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Craze: Virtual Scavenger Hunt | Think you know all things CSU? Put your knowledge to the test in Cougar Craze, our Homecoming virtual scavenger hunt! | 9 am-Noon | Virtual | Students | RSVP |
| Cougar Craze: T-Shirt Decorating Competition | Students show off your Cougar pride & creativity by design your own Homecoming t-shirt & participate in our decorating competition. | Noon | Clock Tower | Students | RSVP |
| Cougar Nation Bonfire | Ignite your Cougar spirit at the Cougar Nation Bonfire with music, giveaways, smores & campus pride at the biggest bonfire of the year! | 8-9:30 pm | Parking Lot 7, Main Campus | Students | RSVP |
| Battle for the Pantry Drive | Donate non-perishable goods to support the CSU Food Pantry or make a monetary donation. | All Day | Main Campus | Students, Employees & Alumni | Learn more |
| Door Decorating Contest | Show your Cougar spirit & creativity! Themes should include school colors, our mascot, homecoming traditions & your unit’s unique flair! Judging begins Thursday, Oct. 16, at 10:00 am, winner announced on Friday. | All Day | Main & RiverPark Campus | Employees | Enter Online |
Wednesday, October 15
| Event | Description | Time | Location | Audience(s) | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Field Day | Get ready to team up, compete & have some fun at Cougar Field Day for games, challenges, & friendly competition—all packed with Cougar spirit. | Noon | Main Campus, Clock Tower | Students | RSVP |
| SAC Game Show: “The Price is What?” | Guess the cost of everyday items in this interactive game show where the whole audience plays, with multiple rounds, plenty of laughs, & $200 in cash prizes for current students—come on down! | 7:30 pm, doors open, 8:00 pm, show begins | Main Campus, University Hall Auditorium | Students | RSVP |
| Battle for the Pantry Drive | Donate non-perishable goods to support the CSU Food Pantry or make a monetary donation. | All Day | Main Campus | Students, Employees & Alumni | Learn more |
| Door Decorating Contest | Show your Cougar spirit & creativity! Themes should include school colors, our mascot, homecoming traditions & your unit’s unique flair! Judging begins Thursday, Oct. 16, at 10:00 am, winner announced on Friday. | All Day | Main & RiverPark Campus | Employees | Enter Online |
Thursday, October 16
| Event | Description | Time | Location | Audience(s) | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditions Block Party | Enjoy free food, games, music, & giveaways while learning about CSU traditions & how to mark some off your Traditions tracker. | Noon-2 pm | Main Campus, Clock Tower | Students | RSVP |
| Alumni Trivia Night | An evening of Cougar-themed trivia, snacks, & reconnecting with old friends. Registration is required. | 6 pm-8 pm | Frank G. Lumpkin Center, President's Club Room | Alumni | RSVP |
| Color Clash | Prepare to get messy for a high-energy color war! Join your fellow Cougars in an epic battle of bright powders, music, & school spirit. | 6:15 pm-7:15 pm | RiverPark Campus, Woodruff Park | Students | RSVP |
| Midnight Dodgeball | Late-night dodgeball fun! Play, cheer, & support Cougarthon’s mission! (Teams of 7: $35; Student ID: $2 w/o ID: $3) | 11 pm-1 am | Main Campus, Rec Center Gym | Students | Sign up! |
| Battle for the Pantry Drive | Donate non-perishable goods to support the CSU Food Pantry or make a monetary donation. | All Day | Main Campus | Students, Employees & Alumni | Learn more |
| Door Decorating Contest | Show your Cougar spirit & creativity! Themes should include school colors, our mascot, homecoming traditions & your unit’s unique flair! Judging begins Thursday, Oct. 16, at 10:00 am, winner announced on Friday. | All Day | Main & RiverPark Campus | Employees | Enter Online |
Friday, October 17
| Event | Description | Time | Location | Audience(s) | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Domination-CSU Parade & Uptown Concert | Meet us downtown for the CSU Parade showcasing the best of Cougar Nation, then the Uptown Concert Series | 6:45 pm | Downtown | Students, Employees & Alumni | Learn more |
| Connected Colleagues: Parade Watch Party & Concert | Second Story is Parade Center for our employee watch party. Join the fun & camaraderie w/your CSU colleagues & stay after for the Uptown Concert Series. | 5:00 pm | Second Story, 1102 Broadway | Employees | RSVP |
| Battle for the Pantry Drive | Donate non-perishable goods to support the CSU Food Pantry or make a monetary donation. | All Day | Main Campus | Students, Employees & Alumni | Learn more |
Saturday, October 18
| Event | Description | Time | Location | Audience(s) | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student & Alumni Tailgating | Enjoy food, games, & Cougar pride before the big matches | Noon-2 pm | Walden Soccer Complex Parking Lot | Students, Employees & Alumni | Learn more |
| CougarFest | CougarFest features craft beer selections, live music, food, & community fun! Must be 21 to drink. Cost: Free - $15 | Noon | Walden Soccer Complex Parking Lot | Students, Employees & Alumni | Details / Purchase Tickets |
| Women’s Soccer vs USC Aiken | Cheer on the Lady Cougars! Homecoming week winners, court, spirit royalty, & King/Queen announced at halftime. | 2 pm | Walden Soccer Complex | Students, Employees & Alumni | Learn more |
| Club Football vs Coppin State | End Homecoming with Cougar football under the lights—free & open to all! | 5 pm | Kinnett Stadium | Students, Employees & Alumni | Learn more |
