Whether you're representing a Homecoming team or attending as a spectator, there are many ways to get involved throughout Homecoming Week. Explore each event below to learn what to expect and how to participate.

Show your creativity and Husky pride through the Homecoming Banner Competition. Banners created by participating teams will be displayed throughout Homecoming Week.

Participating Teams

• Create and decorate a Homecoming Banner with your team.
• Submit your banner to the Student Activities Front Desk (SU 307) by the deadline.
• View your banner on display in the Student Union North and South Lobbies.
• Attend Lip Sync to hear the Homecoming Banner winners announced.

Students & Spectators

• View Homecoming Banners in the Student Union North and South Lobbies throughout Homecoming Week.
• Attend Lip Sync to celebrate participating teams and see the winners announced.

Float Units prepare their parade entry before stepping off in one of Homecoming's most recognizable traditions.

Participating Teams

• Float Units should arrive at their designated time to decorate their golf cart float.
• Marching Units should report directly to parade check-in.

Students & Spectators

• Parade Build is only open to participating Float Units.

Show your Husky pride during the Homecoming Parade as student organizations, the UConn Marching Band, and campus traditions make their way through campus.

Participating Teams

• Check in at your designated location and time.
• Follow volunteer instructions regarding lineup order and parade placement.
• Showcase your team's spirit and pride along the parade route.
• Follow volunteer directions at the end of the route and proceed to the Homecoming Carnival.

Students & Spectators

• Watch the parade along Hillside Road, Gilbert Road, and Mansfield Way.
• Cheer on student organizations, the UConn Marching Band, and the iconic Husky balloon.
• Follow the parade to the Homecoming Carnival after the route concludes.

Celebrate Homecoming with rides, food, and fun on Founders Green following the parade.

Participating Teams

• Take a break from the competition and enjoy the carnival with your team and friends.

Students & Spectators

• Enjoy carnival rides, food trucks, and activities on Founders Green.
• Celebrate Homecoming with the UConn community.

The Homecoming Pageant showcases student talent, personality, and Husky pride while celebrating UConn traditions.

Participating Teams

• Nominate a representative from your team to join the Homecoming Court.
• Participate in the selection process for Pageant contestants.
• Support your representative during the Homecoming Pageant.

Students & Spectators

• Attend the Homecoming Pageant in the Student Union Theatre.
• Watch contestants showcase their talents and ideas.
• See who is crowned Homecoming Royalty.

One of UConn Homecoming's most anticipated traditions, Lip Sync features high-energy performances from competing teams.

Participating Teams

• Create and rehearse a Lip Sync routine with your team.
• Complete all required forms and attend production meetings.
• Perform before judges and fellow Huskies.

Students & Spectators

• Attend the performance at Jorgensen.
• Support participating Homecoming teams.
• Stay until the end to hear competition results and award announcements.

Celebrate the end of Homecoming Week and get ready for the Homecoming football game with food, games, and campus fun.

Participating Teams

• There are no competition components associated with Fan Fest Friday.
• Enjoy the activities, games, and food with your teammates and friends.

Students & Spectators

• Join the celebration on Fairfield Way.
• Enjoy food trucks, yard games, inflatables, caricature artists, airbrush activities, and more.
• Show your Husky pride before the Homecoming football game.

The following policies, procedures, and scoring guidelines apply to all participating Homecoming teams and competitions.

I. Judges
The decision of the judges appointed in each competition is final. Homecoming rules are subject to change only upon written notice from the Homecoming Committee.

II. Rules Committee
A Rules Committee consisting of three anonymous members has been formed. Its sole purpose during the weekend is to make final decisions/provide an appeal process should any conflicts arise. The Homecoming Chairperson is your liaison with this committee. The decisions of the Rules Committee are final.

III. Sensitivity Clause
An organization when submitting a Homecoming Contract takes responsibility for all actions of the group or the individuals of said group while participating in Homecoming events. Entries should not be offensive to anyone. If any group entry is deemed offensive by either the judges or the Homecoming Committee, the organization will be immediately disqualified from that Homecoming event and will not receive any participation points for that event. The Rules Committee will reserve the right to take further action against the group if deemed necessary.

IV. No Changes Clause
Any changes made in the original submission of entries must be made at least 36 hours before the event. If changes are made later, the team will have points deducted from their score for that event.

V. Ties
The Rules Committee has established the following criteria to decide the winner in the event of an overall tie. They will first look at attendance points for Homecoming meetings. If these points are equal among the organizations involved, they will then look at the total participation points for the Homecoming events. If these points are also equal, they will then look at the number of first, second, and third place finishes in all events for the organizations involved.

Points System