Blazer Hoedown Throwdown 2024! 

Dust off your Cowboy Boots & save the date! Homecoming 2024 will be hosted on October 15-19.

Download the 2024 Homecoming Handbook

For more information on any of the Student events, please contact Student Life: (229) 333-5674 or homecoming@valdosta.edu 
For more information on any of the Alumni events, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations: (229) 333-5797 or alumni@valdosta.edu or visit 

Check out the schedule of events below: 

 

Midnight Madness

11:00pm-1:00am at Palms Quad

This midnight event will be a countdown to the start of the Sidewalk Chalk Contest and Penny Wars. Teams can also pick up supplies for their Blazer Billboard. Come enjoy snacks, music, activities, and friends!

Casino Night

6:00pm-10:00pm at the Student Union

Come out in your best Western attire to the Student Union for a TON of fun events! Enjoy various events and activities throughout the building including a “Best Western Attire” competition, mechanical bull, casino games, food and so much more! Watch as the Union is transformed into the Wild Wild West!

Pep Rally 

7:00pm-9:00pm at the PE Complex

Check out this Neon Pep Rally! Meet the athletic teams, get fired up for the game Saturday, and find out the winners of the Sidewalk Chalk, Blazer Billboard, and Penny Wars competitions. Class Prince & Princesses and king and queen winners from each category will be crowned. Special Announcement Coming Soon!

Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament 

8:30 am shotgun start at Stone Creek Golf Course

for registration & sponsorship opportunities 

Fired Up Fridays

12:00pm-2:00pm

Meet us on Converse Square for Food Trucks, free merch, and plenty of Blazer spirit to get you Fired Up for the Football Game! 

Distinguished Alumni/GOLD Dinner

6:00 pm cocktails/7:00 pm dinner at the VSU Student Union Ballroom

for registration 

It's Gameday! 

BlazerGate 11:00 PM 

Location: Tailgate Lot (Next to the University Center) 

President's Tailgate 12:30pm-2:30pm

Location: VSU Alumni House

to purchase access 

皇家华人 State Blazers Football Game 3:00 PM  

Location: Bazemore-Hyder Stadium 

for football tickets

The 33rd Annual Homecoming Step Show hosted by the Mu Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc…………………………………………………….Doors Open at 6:00 PM 

Join the Mu Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha for the Annual Homecoming Step Show! Featuring VSU Greek Organizations and visiting Greek chapters from other campuses.  

Location: The Plex