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Homecoming Week is the best time to get involved!


Don't miss a second of Homecoming Week! LU students are invited to all these awesome events.

  • We're showing off our Cardinal Pride - who's your pick? Vote in the Office Decorating Contest!

  • Who's your pick for Royal Court? Meet the winners at the Bonfire!

MON
10/30
  • ALL DAY - Vote for the Royal Court - Online
    It's time to choose your favorites! Cast your votes until Thursday night.

  • 3:30 pm - Homecoming Kickoff - Setzer Student Center
    Join us as we kick off Homecoming week! Free ice cream floats and Homecoming shirts while supplies last!

  • 7 pm - McDonald Mayhem - McDonald Gym
    Join us for a Greek Life Talent Battle! Prizes, merch, t-shirt giveaway, and more as we kickoff the start of the men and women's basketball season!

TUE
10/31
  • ALL DAY - Vote for the Royal Court - Online

  • ALL DAY - Vote for the Office Door Decorating Winner - Online

  • 12:30 - Homecoming T-Shirt Exchange - SSC Atrium
    Bring in a non-LU university or college t-shirt to exchange for a fresh LU Homecoming tee!

  • 3:30 pm - Halloween Scavenger Hunt - Live Oak Ballroom
    As a team, embark on an exciting adventure as you follow a series of clever clues and riddles that lead you around campus. Unlock the secrets of the hunt while racing to be the first team to finish! Prizes include LU gear and meal vouchers to the football concession stand!

WED
11/1
  • ALL DAY - Vote for the Royal Court - Online

  • ALL DAY - Vote for the Office Door Decorating Winner - Online

  • 7 pm - LU Men's Basketball vs. St. Thomas - Montagne Center - FREE with your LU ID

  • 7 pm - NPHC Hump Day - SSC Atrium
    Join the National Pan-Hellenic Council for our Homecoming Hump Day. NPHC hosts Hump Day to highlight our sororities' and fraternities' tradition of strolling. Come out and meet the organizations of NPHC!

THU
11/2
  • ALL DAY - Vote for the Royal Court - Online

  • ALL DAY - Vote for the Office Door Decorating Winner - Online

  • 12:30-2:00 pm - Homecoming T-Shirt Exchange - SSC Atrium
    Bring in a non-LU university or college t-shirt to exchange for a fresh LU Homecoming tee!

  • 3:30-5:30 pm - Project Chill - Dining Hall Lawn
    Hangout in a hammock, listen to some jams, play fun yard games, or just come for a snack!

  • 6 pm - LU Women's Basketball vs. North American Montagne Center - FREE with your LU ID

  • 6 pm - LU Volleyball vs. McNeese - McDonald Gym - FREE with your LU ID

  • 7:30 pm - Movie Night: Barbie - NEW LOCATION: Live Oak Ballroom, Setzer Student Center
    Grab your Ken, your Skipper, even your Allen! It's time for Barbie: The Movie!  Free popcorn and blankets while supplies last.

FRI
11/3
  • ALL DAY - Vote for the Office Door Decorating Winner - Online

  • 6 pm - Spirit Walk to the Bonfire - Cardinal Park

  • 6:30 pm - Bonfire & Pep Rally - Spindletop Field

  • 10 pm - Trivia Game Show & Late Night Breakfast - Live Oak Ballroom, Setzer Student Center
    Calling all trivia buffs: the competition is on! Join us for a fast-paced trivia game with questions on movies, pop culture, sports, geography, math, science, food, LU history, and more! Compete for points and leaderboard spots - score the most points and you could win cash prizes!

SAT
11/4
  • Parent & Family Day - Setzer Student Center - Registration closed.

  • 10 am - 2 pm - Big Red's Ride Classic & Antique Car Show - Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum

  • 11 am - LU Volleyball vs. Nicholls State - McDonald Gym - FREE with your LU ID

  • 10 am - 2:30 pm - Big Red's Boomtown Tailgate - Lot E-3

  • Noon - 4 pm - Free Art Events - Dishman Art Museum

  • 2:40 pm - Showcase of Southeast Texas Pre-Game Show - Provost Umphrey Stadium

  • 3 pm - Kickoff: LU Football vs. TAMU-Commerce - Provost Umphrey Stadium