JMU - Homecoming Student Events
Homecoming Student Events
Monday, Sept. 26
What: Banner Contest voting begins | When: Voting closes TBA
Are you looking for a way to get your student organization more involved in Homecoming this year? The annual student and alumni group banner contest is a great way to show your JMU spirit as well as getting your organization name out there! Banners can be picked up for FREE in the Clubhouse, which is located on the second floor of Taylor Hall across from the Student Activities and Involvement office and FYI, located in Huffman Hall A100. Banners are NOW available for pickup at both locations and will be due on Wednesday, September 21.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
What: Purple Out | Where: The Quad | When: 5:30 p.m.
Another one of our favorite Madison Homecoming traditions! Join us for an evening of fun and festivities, and be sure to arrive early so you can receive one of our coveted "I Bleed Purple" T-Shirts.
Thursday, Sept. 29
What: Commons Day | Where: The Commons | When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join us for food, fun and festivities as the JMU campus unites for an afternoon of games and prizes!
What: UPB presents … Late-night breakfast | Where: E-Hall | When: 10 p.m.
Come by EHall for food, activities and music and get pumped for Homecoming!
What: Women's Soccer vs. Towson | Where: JMU Soccer Field | When: 6:00 p.m.
Support the Dukes in their soccer game against Towson!
Friday, Sept. 30
What: Pep Rally | Where: The Quad | When: 6 p.m.
Time to put up your Dukes! The annual Pep Rally includes appearances by JMU celebrities, a cappella groups, dance teams and cheerleaders.
What: Women's Volleyball vs. George Mason | Where: Godwin | When: 7:00 p.m.
To support the volleyball Dukes as they take on George Mason in the JMU Classic!
Saturday, Oct. 1
What: UREC Dukes' 5k Run/Walk | Where: UREC | When: TBA
Kick off game day with a healthy run/walk through campus! Proceeds benefit the UREC student employee professional development fund. Visit the UREC website for race details and registration information.
What: Wayland Hall Open House/ Residence Life Reunion | Where: Wayland Hall | When: 9 - 11 a.m.
Are you a member of residence life? Would you like to see the newly renovated Wayland Hall? From 9-11 a.m. there will be tours running throughout Wayland Hall showing off "The Dorm of the Future." This event will also serve as a reunion for residence life members.
What: Women's Softball vs. Women's Softball Alumnae | Where: Softball Field | When: 12:00 p.m.
Come see an entertaining softball game as the softball Dukes take on their predecessors!
Cheer on the football Dukes at the new Bridgeforth Stadium as they face rival Richmond in a CAA battle.
The CMSS Inter-cultural Greek Council will present its historically Black/Latino/Asian/National Service Greek organizations at JMU. Surrounding colleges and universities will compete in a Step Competition for first- and second-place trophies, along with a $1,000 Grand Prize to the winning fraternity and sorority. . To learn more, view the information and registration page for the step show.
Cheer on the Dukes as they take on Northeastern in a CAA battle!
