Homecoming
Each fall, the spirit and excitement of Homecoming Week festivities has been an anticipated tradition at Southern Miss. Festivities begin as early as Monday and continue through Sunday evening, and all areas of campus get involved. Celebrate with us!
HOMECOMING WEEK SCHEDULE
Bolded text is a Homecoming Team Competition Event
**USM meal plan can be utilized
August 23
2021 Southern Miss Homecoming Court Applications Open
September 6
2021 Southern Miss Homecoming Court Application Closes
September 7 - 19
Homecoming Team Registration
September 21 and 23
2021 Southern Miss Homecoming Court Elections
Monday, September 27
Homecoming Teams are Announced
Thursday, September 30
Residence Hall Decoration Competition Judging (Floors)
Friday, October 1
Banners are Due
Residence Hall Decoration Competition Judging (Halls)
Sunday, October 3
Coding Towards a Better Community: Homecoming Day of Service | 1 p.m.
USM Theatre’s Hedda Gabbler by Henrik Ibsen; Translated by Christopher Hampton | 2 p.m. | Theatre & Dance Building, Hartwig Theatre
Symphonic Winds in Concert | 3:30 p.m. | Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium | Free
Southern Miss Chamber Singers Concert | Bay Street Presbyterian Church
| 7:30 p.m. | Free
Monday, October 4
Seeking Seymour
Where’s Waldo - Social Media Challenge
Morning Campus Rec Class The Courtyard at Powerhouse | 8–9 a.m.
Homecoming Kick Off** | 6 p.m. | Spirit Park
Soccer 4v4 Tournament | 5-10 p.m. | Intramural Fields
(Registration open September 7-27)
Tuesday, October 5
Where’s Waldo - Social Media Challenge
Blood Drive | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Union Lobby
$5 Meal Deal – American Heart Walk | All-Day |The Fresh Food Company
Bring it On Eagle Style | 7 p.m. | Reed Green Coliseum
Soccer 4v4 Tournament | 5-10 p.m. | Intramural Fields
(Registration open September 7-27)
Concert Band in Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium | Free
Wednesday, October 6
Where’s Waldo - Social Media Challenge
Blood Drive | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Union Lobby
Lake Sehoy Paddle Day | 1-4 p.m.
Soccer 4v4 Tournament | 5-10 p.m. | Intramural Fields
(Registration open September 7-27)
Table Tennis/Badminton/Pickleball Tournaments | 6 p.m. | Payne Center
Trivia Night @ Southern Wing Company & The Courtyard from
6 p.m. – 12 a.m. (7-9 p.m. for Trivia)**
Thursday, October 7
Where’s Waldo - Social Media Challenge
Blood Drive | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Union Lobby
Sweet Potato Drop | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Shoemaker Square
Block Party | 2-5 p.m. | Shoemaker Square
Movie on The Green** | 7 p.m. | Centennial Lawn
Madden E-Sports Tournament | 5-10 p.m. | RC’s Lounge
(Registration opens September 20 - October 7)
Wind Ensemble in Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium | Free
Friday, October 8
Morning Campus Rec Class The Courtyard at Powerhouse | 8–9 a.m.
Southern Miss Alumni Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament | 8:30 a.m.
| Hattiesburg Country Club
E Matrix (SMAC) | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Union Lobby
Tailgate Lunch | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |The Fresh Food Company **
Fountain Sit** | 12 – 4 p.m. | Shoemaker Square
Trail of Tradition’ Legacy Campus Visit | Office of Admissions | 2 - 4 p.m.
Friday Night at Spirit Park | 6:30 p.m. | Spirit Park
Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet | 6:30 p.m. |Thad Cochran Center Ballrooms
NPHC Stepshow | 7 p.m. | Bennett Auditorium
Saturday, October 9
-Homecoming 5K |TBA
Homecoming Recognition Brunch | TBA
Alumni Awards and Scholarship Luncheon | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Homecoming Parade | 1 p.m.
Eagle Walk | 4 p.m.
Business Students and Alumni Tailgate- Delta Sigma Pi Reunion – Building Tours | 3 p.m. | Scianna Hall Courtyard
Alumni Association Membership Appreciation Tailgate | 3:30 p.m.
| Southern Station
Residence Hall Association Tailgate | TBA
USM vs. UTEP Game | 6 p.m. | The Rock
Court Presentation | Game Half-Time | The Rock
Sunday, October 10
City of Hattiesburg / Visit Hattiesburg