EVENT SCHEDULE

We look forward to your participation in Homecoming 2026. Please see below for a brief listing of Homecoming events.

Monday, February 2

• 11:30-2:30pm: One Ton Sundae, 📍 University Event Center ⭐
• 12-2pm: Meet the Homecoming Court, 📍 AC Courtyard
• 5-8:30pm: Student Competition, Bake-off & Cook-off, 📍 Culinary/baking labs
• 7:30-8pm: Bake-off & Cook-off Judging/Showcase, 📍 AC 3rd Floor Hallway ⭐

Tuesday, February 3

• 12-2pm: Meet the Homecoming Court, 📍 AC Courtyard
• 8-10pm: Student Competition, Jigsaw Puzzler, 📍 Wildcat Center ⭐

Wednesday, February 4

• 12-2pm: Meet the Homecoming Court, 📍 AC Courtyard
• 8-10pm: Student Competition, Trivia Night, 📍 Wildcat Center ⭐

Thursday, February 5

• 12-2pm: Meet the Homecoming Court, 📍 AC Courtyard

Friday, February 6

• 2-4pm: Student Competition, The Great Org Race 📍 Wildcat Center⭐
• 7-10pm: Love Shack (dance), sponsored by Campus Activities Board, 📍 Wildcat Center ⭐

Saturday, February 7

• 12-5pm: Homecoming Tailgate, 📍 Parking Lot A 🎓
• 1pm: JWU Women’s Basketball vs. Regent, 📍 Wildcat Gym
  • General Admission: $10*
  • Half-time: Homecoming Court Coronation & Homecoming Cup Awarding
• 3pm: JWU Men’s Basketball vs. Regent, 📍 Wildcat Gym
  
  • General Admission: $10*
  • Half-time: Featuring Sapphire Cheer performance

*Free for JWU faculty, staff & students

⭐ Denotes a Homecoming Court voting event (see "Coronation" for more information)

🎓 Denotes an Alumni-inclusive event (see "Registration" for registration information)

Questions about Homecoming registration or events? Contact Student Engagement at 980-598-1807.