Homecoming Week

Homecoming Week 2025
February 10-15, 2025
More details coming soon!

Student Events

Events will be posted soon!

Alumni Information

The Alumni Association is excited to welcome home all Lander University alumni for a fun weekend of Homecoming activities, socials and class reunion events. You can find alumni-related Homecoming information, including alumni event registration forms, recommended hotel accommodations and more through the Office of Alumni Affairs.

Check back often as Homecoming approaches for updated information and additional events. Contact alumni@lander.edu or call 864-388-8351 with any questions.

Homecoming Tailgating Guidelines

A signature tradition of every Lander Homecoming is Saturday tailgating! It’s the perfect setting for pre-game activities, where alumni of all ages join with current students for great food and fellowship on the campus front lawn.

Participating groups, organizations and attendees are expected to follow these guidelines and procedures so that all guests can enjoy the Homecoming Tailgate Zone safely and responsibly.

Any group of 15 or more Alumni must register a tailgating space with the Alumni Office by submitting this registration form.
Students and student groups must register for tailgating using the Homecoming Entry form located on the Packet and Resources tab. Students may contact studentlife@lander.edu for questions.
Organizations, groups, and individuals may begin setting up at 8:00 am on Saturday. Tailgating officially starts at 10:00 am.
Parking lots on the linked map are designated for parking, small group tailgating (less than 15 alumni), and large group tailgating (15 or more alumni). As large groups register for spaces, the map will be updated to reflect changes.
All small group and individual spaces are first-come, first-served.
You may bring your own tent.
Stakes may not be used for tents. Tents must be freestanding or weighed down.
No additional music or speakers may be used during this time.
No grills on grass areas (exception for areas marked as “Group Tailgating Spaces”).
No smoking, vaping or use of tobacco products is allowed.
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests must follow all local, state, and federal laws, as well as University policies and procedures.
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests must comply with University officials.
Tailgating officially ends at 5:00 pm. All spaces must be cleaned and cleared by 6:00 pm.

All tailgating plans are subject to the university’s approval; these policies may be altered to ensure the safety of participants or for the protection of university property.

Homecoming Competition Packet & Resources

Who can participate in Homecoming?
All Lander students, faculty and staff members including student clubs, organizations and any "group" or "team" which is formed solely for the purpose of competing in a Homecoming activity.

Homecoming rules for each event, as well as general rules, are in the information packet. All participants are responsible for reading and abiding by all rules. The Department of Student Life reserves the right to make any changes to the rules or this document at any time before, during, or after Homecoming week. If you should have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Life at 864-388-8244 or via email at homecoming@lander.edu or studentlife@lander.edu.

The Homecoming event forms are now digital. We have provided the links below within the document. Please make sure your forms are complete with all materials (including but not limited to drawings, descriptions, and scripts) necessary when submitted.