Homecoming 2023

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 SJSU Sammy App on your phone to every event.

Monday, October 16

• Continuing the Smith & Carlos Legacy

  •  12:00pm-1:30pm, Smith & Carlos Statues

    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.

• Department Door Decorating Competition

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

    Sign up your department to participate in the Door Decorating Competition here!

Tuesday, October 17

• 5th Annual Block Party

  • 11:00am-2:00pm, 7th Street Plaza

    Join us for fun and food at The 5th Annual Block Party as we journey through 7th Street Plaza on our own Spartan Odyssey! Enjoy Ice Cream Sandwiches, Tacos, and more food as you walk through the festivities. Fund 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 17, 2023.

Wednesday, October 18

• 5th Annual Golf Cart Parade and Pep Rally

  • 12:30-1:00pm: Parade from Housing Quad to 7th Street Plaza

    1:00-2:30pm: Pep Rally, 7th St. Plaza

    Walk with us or cheer on  parade route as we celebrate Homecoming with SJSU’s very own golf cart parade!

    Join us at the end of our parade route on 7th Street Plaza for a Pep Rally featuring SJSU athletics, band, cheer team, and more to get you in the Homecoming spirit!

    Sign up to participate in the Golf Cart Parade here!

Thursday, October 19

• Student Services Center Showcase

  • 2:00pm-4:00pm, Student Services Center

    It's Homecoming! The Student Services Center is celebrating our Spartans by hosting our annual Open House.  Meet staff and learn how we serve over 120,000 students and prospective students each year.  We'll have prizes, food and fun!

• 16th Annual Fire on the Fountain

  • 4:00pm-9:00pm, Tower Lawn

    Rally together at SJSU's hottest tradition, the 16th 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!

    Apply to have a booth at Fire on the Fountain here!

• Alumni Social

  • 5:30pm, 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.

    https://events.sjsu.edu/event/alumni_social_at_fire_on_the_fountain_2023

• Women's Volleyball vs. New Mexico

  • 6:00pm, Spartan Gym at Yoshio Uchida Hall

    Come cheer on our Women's volleyball team as they take on New Mexico!

• Women's Soccer vs. Colorado College

  • 7:00pm, Spartan Soccer Complex (South Campus)

    Come cheer on our Women's Soccer team as they take on Colorado College!

Friday, October 20

• SJSU Third Annual Legacy Walk 2023- Our Communities and Mental Health: Activities That Ground Us

  • 10am-12pm

    5K Run/Roll/Walk

     
    Spotlighting the importance of outdoor activities to our mental health and the overall mental health of our communities and how necessary it is to include all groups and all abilities in events that ground us in our heritage and our history. We’ll be honoring SJSU Legacy Week, our Social Justice heritage and our "Speed City" history.

    
    Participants: Community Running Groups, SJSU Track and Field and CrossCountry Teams, Spartan Recreation groups, Employee Affinity Groups, students, faculty, staff are all invited.

     
    Registration page: https://tinyurl.com/legacywalk23
    Free event for the whole family
    No pets allowed

Saturday, October 21

• Men's Water Polo vs. Harvard

  • 9:20am, Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center (SRAC) Pool

• Men's Water Polo vs. Harvard

  • 12:00pm, Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center (SRAC) Pool

• Student Tailgate Space on Practice Field

  • 11:30am-4:30pm, South Campus

    Students are invited to come out to the game early and reserve their space to hang out prior to the game!
    Information on tailgate location as well as FAQs is located here:
    Tailgate/Parking - SJSU Athletics

• Veteran Resource Center Tailgate

  • 2:00pm-4:00pm,  Practice Field

    Designed to bring together current student veterans and military student alumni, donors/supporters of veterans for camaraderie, engagement, and connecting with supporters. 

• Homecoming Game, SJSU vs. Utah State

  • 4:00pm, 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). 

Sunday, October 22

• Women's Soccer vs. Air Force

  • 12:00pm, Spartan Soccer Complex

    Cheer on the Women's Soccer team as they take on Air Force!

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.