HSU Homecoming

6:30 p.m. Alumni Awards Banquet (Johnson Building) Join us as we celebrate the 2025 recipients of the Keeter Alumni Service Award and Distinguished Alumni Awards.

1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Registration (Moody Student Center) Register & receive your tickets & nametag. Purchase tickets for upcoming events.

5:00-9:00 p.m. Friday Night Festival (Newman-Richardson Lawn) Join us for food trucks (pay-as-you-go), inflatables, yard games, face painting, balloon animals, and more

6:30 p.m. -Cheerleader Reunion: Join us at the Alumni Wall to reunite with current and former HSU Cheerleaders!

6:00 p.m. HSU Volleyball vs. Howard Payne (Mabee Gym) Come cheer on our HSU Volleyball team as they take on Howard Payne.

6:00-7:15 p.m. Alumni Choir Rehearsal (Choral Suite-Hemphill Building) Rehearsal for the alumni choir will meet in the Choral Suite in the Hemphill building after having dinner in the new HSU Cafeteria from 5-6 p.m. RSVP for the alumni choir here.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner (Johnson Building) Celebrate the accomplishments of HSU athletes.

6:30-8:15 p.m. Live Music (Newman-Richardson Lawn) Come hear Matt ’04/’21 and Michelle Ellis play while you enjoy dinner and fellowship with fellow alumni and friends.

8:15 p.m. Pep Rally and Fireworks (Newman-Richardson Lawn) Come join the HSU Cheerleaders, Cowboy Band, Spurs and Hoss as they gather the crowd before the fireworks begin. Homecoming Court will be presented.

9:00-10:00 p.m. Late Night Breakfast (Bridges Courtyard in front of Richardson Library) A twist on the popular Pancake Study Break, where purple pancakes will be served.

7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration (Moody Student Center Lobby) Register & receive your tickets & nametag. Purchase tickets for upcoming events. Pre-purchased tickets not picked up prior to the event will be moved to will-call.

7:30-8:30 a.m. ROTC/Military Veterans Informal Breakfast (Moody Center, Cafeteria)

8:00-9:00 a.m. School of Music Foundation Meeting (Hemphill 211)

9:00-10:00 a.m. Cowboy Band Foundation Coffee and Meeting (Cowboy Band Hall). Come fellowship over coffee from 9:00-9:30 a.m. Meeting will be held from 9:30-10:00 a.m.

9:00-10:00 a.m. Parents-Only Breakfast (Moody Center, Cafeteria) Parents of current HSU students join us for breakfast.

9:00-11:00 a.m. HSU Roundtable Ornament Sales and SpeakLife Table (Moody Foyer) Come pick up your 2025 ornament (previous years available for purchase) and see more about the current SpeakLife campaign and how you can support HSU.

9:00-11:00 a.m. Academic Showcase (Outside Moody Center) Meet up with friends and visit with academic departments at the Academic Showcase.

9:30-10:30 a.m. Student Organization Reunions (Anderson Lawn) Join current club members to catch up with one another and on club happenings.

• • Alpha Iota Omega
  • Delta
  • Kappa Phi Omega
  • Phi Phi Phi
  • Sigma Alpha
  • Zeta Omega Phi
  • Tau Alpha Phi
  • Baptist Student Ministries
  • Student Government Association
  • Julius Olsen Honors Program

9:00a.m.-1:00 p.m. Richardson Library Open

9:30 a.m. Prospective Student Preview (varies) Preview starts in the Dyess Welcome Center (Hunter Hall) and concludes with the HSU Football Game (Shelton Stadium)

9:30–11:15 a.m. HSU Kids Corral (Newman-Richardson Lawn) Crafts & Games • Petting Zoo • White Horse Rides (9:45-10:45) • HSU Spurs • HSU Cheerleaders & Mascot.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

9:30-10:00 a.m. Pictures with Hoss (location to be determined)

10:00–11:30 a.m. Ex-Cowgirls Coffee (Olsen House)

10:30–11:00 a.m. Newman-Richardson Science Center Dedication (Newman-Richardson)

10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. “Chismeando” de HSU Brunch (Moody Center) Join the HSU Hispanic Assembly for conversation (in English or Spanish) & fellowship with Hispanic alumni & friends. Scholarship recipients will be recognized.

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Alumni Choir Concert (Woodward-Dellis Recital Hall)

Lunch Meal Choices: Skip the long restaurant lines!  Keep your parking spot!

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. HSU Cafeteria (Moody Cafeteria, $8) The Cafeteria offers an all you can eat variety of foods in a calm, air-conditioned atmosphere.

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. HSU Tailgate (Bridges Courtyard in front of Richardson Library, HSU students can use meal plan) Come enjoy the HSU spirit squads, Cowboy Band, and the excitement of pre-game.

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Class Reunions (Bridges Courtyard/Anderson Lawn) Come fellowship with classmates from you reunion at a dedicated space! Whether you choose to eat in the Cafeteria or the Tailgate you are welcome to come!

• 5-Year Reunion – Class of 2020
• 10-Year Reunion – Class of 2015
• 20-Year Reunion – Class of 2005
• 30-Year Reunion – Class of 1995
• 40-Year Reunion – Class of 1985

12:30 p.m. Football Pre-Game Festivities (Shelton Stadium)

Alumni Check-In (Fletcher Fitness Center Patio) Come “check-in” and get your free HSU Alumni swag. Alumni Check-in occurs everyone home game (30 minutes prior to kick-off – halftime).

Kids Zone (Fletcher Fitness Center) for children ages 2 and up. Bring your kids over to the Fletcher Fitness Center and let them run and play on our indoor soccer field.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

1:00 p.m. Football: HSU Cowboys vs. HPU Yellow Jackets (Shelton Stadium) During halftime, we will crown Homecoming King and Queen.

4:00-5:00 p.m. Late Registration Pick-Up (Moody 103)

4:00–5:30 p.m. Alumni & Friends Reception at the Annual Alumni Art Show (Frost Center, Ira M. Taylor Memorial Gallery)

5:00-6:30 p.m. Golden Lariat Society Reunion Dinner (Connally Missions Center) For all alumni and exes who have celebrated their 50^th class reunion! (ticket required)

7:00 p.m. All-School SING! (Behrens Auditorium) Box Office at 6:30. All seating is general admission.

9:30-10:30 a.m. HSU Family Worship Service (Logsdon Chapel) Before returning home, join in a time of refreshment, reflection, music & inspiration presented by members of the HSU Family.

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