Homecoming 2024

Homecoming brings together current students, faculty, and staff and welcomes alumni back to campus in celebration of Spartan Pride at San José State University. Over the years, Homecoming has become an annual tradition encompassing a week of fun-filled events all aimed at showcasing school spirit. Go Spartans!

Be sure to bring your SJSU Tower ID and have the SJSU Sammy App on your phone to check into every event!

All Week

• Department Door Decorating Competition

  • SJSU Departments all across campus will be getting in the Spartan Spirit and decorating the doors to their offices with neon colors, swag, and decorations! More details will be posted here as we approach Homecoming week.

    Sign up to participate here!

• RSO Poster Design Contest

  • SJSU Recognized Student Organizations across campus  compete to create a poster to celebrate their organization, SJSU, and the homecoming theme of Spartan Glow up: Neon Centennial for a monetary prize. Open to ALL RSOs, Fraternity & Sorority Chapters, and other Student Groups

    Sign up to participate here! 

Sunday, October 13

• Women's Soccer vs. UNLV

  • 11:00am, Spartan Soccer Complex 

    Come cheer on our Women's soccer team as they take on University of Las Vegas!

• Men's Soccer vs. UNLV

  • 1:30pm, Spartan Soccor Complex

    Come cheer on our Men's soccer team as they take on University of Las Vegas!

Monday, October 14

• Homecoming Comedy Showcase

  • 7:00pm, Student Union Ballroom

    Join us for comedian Ralph Barbosa in the SU Ballroom for some fantastic comedy and snacks! Entrance is free!

Tuesday October 15

• Block Party

  • 11:00am - 2:00pm, 7th Street Plaza
    
    Join us for fun and food at the 6th Annual Block Party as we celebrate Sammy the Spartan's 100th Birthday! Enjoy shaved ice, tacos, and more food as you walk through the festivities. Fun and free activity stations will be available throughout the plaza. The event will take place on 7th Street Plaza, from 11 AM to 2 PM, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Wednesday, October 16

• Smith and Carlos Day of Action

  • 10:00am - 11:30am, Smith/Carlos Lawn

    Collaboration with the Cesar Chavez Community Action Center, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Human Rights Institute

    Join the SJSU campus community as we come together to reflect on the significance of Tommie Smith and John Carlos’s historic action 54 years ago in Mexico City, and its relevance to today’s struggle for racial and social justice.

Thursday, October 17

• 17th Annual Fire on the Fountain

  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Tower Lawn 

    Rally together at SJSU's hottest tradition, the 17th Annual Fire on the Fountain! Come rally with your fellow Spartans and enjoy free food, free swag, an inflatable challenge course, games, and entertainment from 4pm-9pm on Tower Lawn. Come enjoy the spectacular fire show, fireworks and pep rally featuring SJSU football players and cheer squad!
    
    Apply to be a performer here!

• Alumni Social 

  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm; Smith/Carlos Lawn

    Come back to campus and join us for a social that includes food, drink, entertainment, lawn games, and SJSU giveaways. All graduation years are welcome to attend.

Saturday, October 19

• Tailgate Spaces

  • 11:00 am - 1:00pm, CEFCU Stadium

    Alumni Tailgate: Tailgate Space #1

    Student Tailgate: Along Path, next to space #5

• Spartan Squad Charge

  • 12:30pm, CEFCU Stadium

    Run onto the field before the team to your seats!
    Students may begin lining up near the north tunnel
    entrance 30 minutes prior to the game.

• Homecoming Game: SJSU vs University of Wyoming

  • 1:00pm, CEFCU Stadium

    Halftime: Meet the Homecoming Court and Royalty

    Representing San José State University as Homecoming Royalty is truly an exhilarating experience and one of the highest distinctions received by any student. The Homecoming Court is composed of six Spartans, with two Royalty winners (regardless of gender). 

• San Jose Barracuda Home Opener

  • 7:00pm, Tech CU Arena

    Continue the party after the Homecoming game to Tech CU Arena (across the street from CEFCU Stadium). There will be a full arena hat giveaway and the SJSU Airforce Color Guard will perform!
    
    Get your tickets here!

Bring your SJSU Tower ID and SJSU Sammy App on your phone for event check in. Masks are highly encouraged. Events are wheelchair accessible. For more information or additional accessibility needs, please contact Student Involvement. 

Questions? Contact Student Involvement at getinvolved@sjsu.edu.