Homecoming Alumni and Community Events
October 5 - October 16
Homecoming Door Contest: The submission deadline is Thursday, October 13 at noon. Winners will be announced on Friday, October 14.
- Post a photo of your door to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter
- Use the hashtag #DecktheDoor22
- Tag Albany State University
- Best Door in the Community
- Best Door on Campus
- Do not use materials that will damage doors. No nails, tacks, or staples may be put into the doors and all adhesives used must be fully removable.
- Door handles MUST remain visible and operational. Door decorations may not impede the usage of the office door, compromise ADA compliance, or pose a safety hazard. Decorations must be fire retardant.
- The Homecoming Door Decorating Committee will not be responsible for loss, theft, or damage of office door decorations.
October 6 - October 13
ASUNAA 2nd Homecoming Virtual 5K: Exercising for ASU Excellence
- Registration: $19.03 PLUS FEES
- Register at www.asurams.edu/NAAHOCO22.
- Awards will be given during the ASU NAA Fish Fry.
- Submit your race results for awards here: https://forms.gle/W1fuLqugRaHGdFx36.
- Submit your pictures using these hashtags: #ASUNAA5K #ASUNAAHC2022
Sunday, October 9
Royal Court Coronation
Location: Billy C. Black Auditorium, East Campus
Time: 2 p.m.
Attire: White or Pastel Garden Chic
Lawn Reception to Follow: J.W. Holley Fine Arts Center Grounds
Monday, October 10
Annual SGA Homecoming Kick Off
Location: C.W. Grant Student Union Amphitheater, East Campus
Time: 5 PM
Attire: ASU Spirit Gear
Tuesday, October 11
Wellness Pick-Me-Up Mocktails
Location: Student Center Ballroom, C-266, West Campus
Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
*Faculty and Staff Only
Business After Hours
Location: Eula Lovett Hall, East Campus
Time: 5 PM
Sponsors: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau, ASU Foundation
Registration Required: www.asurams.edu/ASUBAH
Homecoming Gospel Explosion - Praise on the Lawn
Location: Lower East Campus Grounds
Time: 7 PM
Wednesday, October 12
Homecoming Street Festival
Location: Downtown Albany – 100 Front Street
Time: 6 PM
Attire: ASU Spirit Gear
Thursday, October 13
National Alumni Association Business Meeting
Location: James Pendergrast Memorial Library, Room 114, East Campus
Time: 2 PM
*ASU Alumni Only
Alumni Welcome Reception
Location: The Grille House Crystal Room, 105 West Broad Avenue
Time: 6 PM
Registration Required: www.asurams.edu/ASUAlumniWelcome
Homecoming Pep Rally
Location: Old Holley Hall Pavilion/The Square, East Campus
Time: 8 PM
Friday, October 14
National Alumni Association Golf Tournament
Registration Required: www.asurams.edu/NAAHOCO22
Location: Flint River Municipal Golf Course, 2000 McAdams Street, Albany, GA
Time: 8 AM
Homecoming Convocation
Location: Jones Brothers HPER Complex, East Campus
Time: 10 AM
Convocation Speaker: Rick Ross
Attire: ASU Spirit Gear
Vendor Fair
Location: Pedestrian Mall, East Campus
Time: 10 AM
National Alumni Association Homecoming Luncheon
Location: Student Center Ballroom (C-Building), West Campus
Time: 1 PM
Ticket Required: www.asurams.edu/NAAHOCO22
National Alumni Association Fish Fry & 5k Awards Presentation
Location: J Building Parking Lot, West Campus
Time: 7 PM
Saturday, October 15
Albert W. “Smitty” Smith Endowment Scholarship Breakfast
Location: L. Orene Hall Building, East Campus
Time: 7:30 AM
Ticket Required: www.asurams.edu/AWSBreakfast
Annual Homecoming Parade
Location: Pine Avenue, Downtown Albany
Time: 9 AM
Parade Marshals: ASU Class Of 1967
Tailgate Day Party with a Purpose
Location: Old Holley Hall Grounds (Near the Square), East Campus
Time: 12 PM
Ticket Required: www.asurams.edu/ASUTailgateParty
Homecoming Football Game – ASU vs. Benedict College
Location: ASU Coliseum, East Campus
Time: 2 PM
Ticket Required: www.asugoldenrams.com
The Greatest Greek Life Stroll Off and Concert
Location: Jones Brothers HPER Complex, East Campus
Time: 7 PM
Ticket Required: www.asurams.edu/ASUGreekStrollOff
National Alumni Association Victory Party
Location: Student Center, 266 C-Building, West Campus
Time: 8 PM
Ticket Required: www.asurams.edu/NAAHOCO22
Sunday, October 16
Ecumenical Service
Location: Billy C. Black Building Auditorium, East Campus
Time: 11 AM
Speaker: Sharmagne Goff, Class of 1983