EVENT SCHEDULE
We look forward to your participation in Homecoming 2026. Please see below for a brief listing of Homecoming events and the sponsoring department.
Wednesday, February 4
- 12-2pm: Matcha & Quarter Zips, Student Gov't Association📍 AC 4th Floor Hallway
Thursday, February 5
- 12-2pm: Root beer & Chill 📍 Commuter's Lounge
- 8:30-10 pm: Lip Sync Battle, Respect the Hustle 📍 ResQuad
Friday, February 6
- 12-3pm: Cook off/Bake off, College of Food Innovation & Technology 📍 Labs ⭐
- 8-10pm: Midnight Breakfast & Karaoke, Campus Activities Board 📍 Cafe ⭐
Saturday, February 7
- 11am-5pm: Homecoming Tailgate 📍 Parking Lot A 🎓
- 1pm: JWU Women’s Basketball vs. Regent 📍 Wildcat Gym
- General Admission: $10*
- Half-time: Homecoming Court Coronation
- 3pm: JWU Men’s Basketball vs. Regent 📍 Wildcat Gym
- General Admission: $10*
- Half-time: Featuring Sapphire Cheer performance
*Free for JWU faculty, staff & students; clear bag policy applies
Monday, February 9
- 11:30-2:30pm: One Ton Sundae, Student Engagement 📍 University Event Center ⭐
- 8-10pm: Sip & Paint with the Dean, Dean of Students 📍 AC 522 ⭐
Tuesday, February 10
- 11am-2pm: NACE Puppy Love: Therapy Dogs & DIY Flower Bar, NACE 📍 ResQuad
- 7:30pm: Bedazzled & Be Heard - Open Mic Night, Honors Student Assoc. & Women of Distinction 📍 Wildcat Den ⭐
Wednesday, February 11
- 8-10pm: Y2K Afro Gala, Black Student Union/CAB📍 University Event Center ⭐
Questions about Homecoming registration or events? Contact Student Engagement at 980-598-1807.