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Homecoming Info for Students 2025
Golf Cart Parade
Deadline to enter: Checklist & Registration must be submitted by Wednesday, Oct. 8 @ 11:59 p.m.
Sac State's annual Homecoming Golf Cart Parade is coming back and bigger than ever! Sign up so that your golf cart can be JUDGED and for a chance to win the grand prize. Golf Cart Parade participants will take part in the Hornet Walk during the Homecoming Festival and loop around the track at halftime. Additional details about decorating are in the guidelines. Stingers Up!
Golf Cart Parade participants must complete and submit the Homecoming Driver Authorization Checklist materials (DUE: Wednesday, Oct. 8 @ 11:59 p.m.).
Use the Golf Cart Parade sign-up form to sign-up your organization or department and submit your Homecoming Driver Authorization documents. Participants will receive a confirmation email once their Authorization Packet is received.
For additional parade questions, please contact Leha Hawkins at hawkins@csus.edu or (916) 278-4796.
Dance Marathon - Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
Dance Marathon
Friday, October 17, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
North Village Residence Halls
Dance Marathon returns for its 2024 Silent Disco edition and is open to ALL students! KSSU DJs will be spinning tracks from your favorite genres, the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and the Student Alumni Association (SAA) will be serving mocktails, hosting games, and creating a cool kickback lounge area. Dancing, snacks, prizes, and fellow Hornets – what more do you need the night before the big Homecoming game? (Must have a valid Sac State student ID# to register; each student can bring one non-Sac State student guest.)
Homecoming Day - Festival & Football 2025
Homecoming Festival
Saturday, Oct. 18, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Harper Alumni Center Parking Area (Lot 8)
Join us for some pre-game fun as we bring back the Homecoming Festival! Wander over and check out games, booths, and more.
Please note: Tailgates must conclude by game time (6 p.m.). Please review the campus tailgate policy.
Hornet Football vs. Northern Colorado
Saturday, October 18, 6 p.m. kick-off
It's time for some football! Put on your Sac State gear and head to the game. Students get one free ticket to the game. Use your Sac State sign-on to login, then choose the Sac State Student option (2nd one down) to claim your free ticket. (You can also purchase extra tickets.)
Opportunity to Give Back!
Homecoming Food Drive
October 13-18
All donations benefit the ASI Food Pantry. Monetary donations welcome in addition to select food products. Drop-off times will be Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Harper Alumni Center, or at the Homecoming Festival on Saturday, October 18, from 3 - 6 p.m.
Homecoming Week Events for Students
Coming soon!
Various Locations
Spirit Week 2025
Monday, October 13
Daily theme: Herky Day
Join the excitement of Herky Day and show us what you’re involved in. Can you find a Herky on campus to selfie with? Let’s make this a day to remember!
Tuesday, October 14
Daily theme: Healthy Hornets
Healthy Hornets Day is all about celebrating wellness and self-care on campus! Whether it’s joining a fitness class, grabbing a healthy snack, or taking a mental health break, today is your chance to focus on what keeps you feeling your best—mind, body, and spirit.
Wednesday, October 15
Daily theme: Hornets Giving Back
Hornets Giving Back is a day to celebrate the power of community and service! Whether it’s volunteering, supporting a cause, or lending a hand to a fellow Hornet, take time today to make a positive impact and show how Hornets lift each other up.
Thursday, October 16
Daily theme: Hornet Heroes
Hornet Heroes is all about recognizing those who inspire and make a difference! Take a moment today to give a shout-out to the people—whether classmates, professors, friends, family, staff, advisors or anyone —who has mentored, supported, or impacted your life in meaningful ways.
Friday, October 17
Daily theme: Green & Gold Spirit Day
Green & Gold Spirit Day is your chance to show off your Sac State pride! Deck yourself out in green and gold, and join the entire campus in celebrating what it means to be a Hornet—loud, proud, and full of spirit!