Homecoming Royalty Court

Homecoming Royalty are students who serve as role models on campus and in the community. They should exhibit qualities of leadership, appreciation for diversity, and commitment to academic and extracurricular engagement. Additionally, the students selected as Homecoming Royalty should expect opportunities to attend and to be a representative at official university events and programs.

Royalty Court Timeline 2026:  

Sept. 28th	Royalty Court applications go live via Eagle Engage.
Oct. 21st	Deadline for completed application
Oct. 23rd - 30th	Screening of applications*  *The committee will review all of the applications and determine which students advance to the Court.
Oct. 30th	E-mail notification sent to those selected for the Court
Nov. 2nd - 4th	Picture Days for Royalty Court
Nov. 9th	Homecoming Court presentation. Campaigning and voting begin after the presentation at Homecoming Kickoff event.
Nov. 13th	Campaigning and voting close at noon
Nov. 13th	Court practice at the Winthrop Coliseum
Nov. 14th	Winners announced at halftime of men’s Homecoming basketball game

 

 

 

Questions? Contact the Department of Student Engagement at 803/323-2248.