CORONATION
Since 2023 Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte has foregone the historic Homecoming titles of “King” and “Queen,” opting instead for a gender-inclusive “JWU Royal” and “JWU Gold.” JWU Royal is awarded to the fourth-year Court member who received the greatest number of votes among fourth-year Court members, over the course of the week. JWU Gold is awarded to the first-, second-, and third-year Court candidates with the greatest number of votes, among their respective academic-year, over the course of the week.
Voting for JWU Royal and Gold occurs at each Homecoming event during the week-long, campus-wide celebration. Only current students may vote. Current students may vote multiple times, by voting once at each Homecoming event they attend. Voting will conclude with Friday evening programs.
Homecoming Court Application
Current JWU Charlotte students interested in being consider for the 2025 Homecoming Court should apply using the button below.
Qualifications:
- All currently enrolled students in good standing with the university are eligible to apply (no class-year restrictions).
- Each year, we seek 4-6 applicants from each academic-year (determined by the number of years (rounded-up) that you have studied at JWU Charlotte).
Application Deadline: January 26, 2025 at 11:59pm
Selection process:
- All qualifying applicants will be invited to interview. Interviews will take place the week following the application deadline.
- Following interviews, selected applicants will be invited to participate in the Homecoming Court.
- During Homecoming week students will vote for four Court members to be crowned JWU Royal (one fourth-year student) and JWU Gold (one first-, second-, and third-year student).
- JWU Royal and Gold winners will be announce during halftime of the Men’s Basketball game on Saturday of Homecoming (outside in Parking Lot A).
Expectations of Homecoming Court:
- Once selected for Court, all Homecoming Court members will be asked to meet various additional requirements, including (but not limited to): attending Court events, speaking to classes regarding upcoming events, promoting attendance, etc. Court photos will be taken in formal attire the day of coronation.
Questions about coronation? Contact Student Engagement at 980-598-1811.