ETSU is preparing for the Bucs to “Take Flight” in its ‘Top Gun’-themed Homecoming this fall from Sept. 30-Oct. 6.

This year’s Homecoming lineup features over a dozen exciting activities, from a neon paint party to a giant game of Battleship and culminating in the Homecoming football game against the Chattanooga Mocs.  

In the week leading up to Homecoming, student organizations can pick up and paint banners that will be showcased on Main Street of the D.P. Culp Student Center. Homecoming Court candidates will begin campaigning, with voting held on Sept. 26-27. The King and Queen will be announced during the football game at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 5.  

“Homecoming at ETSU is always an exciting time on campus. Our student organizations really embrace the competitive nature of the week, which allows them to show pride in their organizations and also show their overall ETSU Pride,” said Carter Warden, director of Student Activities & Organizations. “This year's ‘Top Gun’ theme should allow for some very creative expressions from our student leaders."

See the full list of Homecoming activities below:

NOTE: Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, the Homecoming schedule has been altered. Please see the updated schedule below.

Monday, Sept. 30

Blood Drive | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the D.P. Culp Student Center - Ballroom 316

Take the lead in a mission that matters—give blood and be a Top Gun hero in our blood drive!

Tuesday, Oct. 1

Blood Drive | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the D.P. Culp Student Center - Ballroom 316

Take the lead in a mission that matters—give blood and be a Top Gun hero in our blood drive!

Wednesday, Oct. 2

Canned Food Creation | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the William B. Greene Football Stadium - Roundabout  

Donate urgently needed canned goods.

Thursday, Oct. 3

Farmers Market | 10 a.m. in Borchuck Plaza

Get fresh food and local businesses at our farmer's market!  

Skit Night | 7 p.m. in the  D. P. Culp Student Center - Martha Street Culp Auditorium  

Join us for a very competitive skit performance contest.

Friday, Oct. 4

Big Pink Top Gun Volleyball | 4:30 p.m. in the CPA

Join us for some big pink volleyball at the CPA.

Top Gun Maverick Movie Night | 7 p.m. at the Ampitheater

Join us for a high-flying screening of Top Gun: Maverick in the Ampitheater!

Saturday, Oct. 5

Tailgating | 8 a.m. in parking lot #21

Join us for a homecoming tailgate!  

Homecoming Luncheon Under the Tent | 2 p.m. in the CPA Front Yard

An alumni luncheon featuring catering by Firehouse!

Football Game (ETSU vs. Chattanooga) | 3:30 p.m. in the William B. Greene Football Stadium

Join us for our Homecoming Game against Chattanooga!  

Step and Comedy Show | 8 p.m. in the D. P. Culp Student Center - Martha Street Culp Auditorium

Join us for a comedy and step show!  

Sunday, Oct. 6

Gospel Choir Concert | 2 p.m. in the D. P. Culp Student Center - Martha Street Culp Auditorium

The ETSU Gospel choir invites you to join them in worship at their Fall 2024 Gospel concert.

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