Homecoming 2026 Student Experience

DEGA IS OURS! Student Homecoming Week

Ten days of campus energy, traditions, fashion, music, Greek life, basketball, community service, and unforgettable Talladega College Homecoming experiences.

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Homecoming Student Experience

October 30 – November 8

From kickoff events through the farewell brunch, students can experience more than a week of programming across campus.

20+ Events Across 10 Days

Student Schedule Main Homecoming Tailgating

Your Campus. Your Week.

The Student Side of Homecoming

Homecoming is more than one weekend. Talladega students get a full experience designed around campus culture, community, creativity, school spirit, and connection.

Homecoming 2026

Student Experience Schedule

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Oct 30

Friday

Homecoming Kickoff

8–11 a.m.

Trunk or Treat

Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center Arena

Campus Event

7–10 p.m.

Tornado Fall Fest

The Quad

Student Life

Oct 31

Saturday

Serve the Community

All Day

Off-Campus Community Service

Community locations

Service

Nov 1

Sunday

The Week Begins

12–2 p.m.

Color The Yard: Homecoming Sidewalk Takeover

Campus

Campus Pride

8 p.m.–12 midnight

Dega Glow District

Multipurpose Field

Night Event

11 p.m.–1 a.m.

Homecoming Bonfire & Mascot Funeral

Behind the Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center

Tradition

Nov 2

Monday

Style & Casino Night

2–5 p.m.

Celebrity Look-A-Like Day Party

Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center Courtyard

7–10 p.m.

Viva Las Dega Casino Night

Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center

Nov 3

Tuesday

Wellness, Fashion & White Out

10–11:30 a.m.

Yoga and Matcha

Foster Hall Front Yard

2–4 p.m.

Say Hello to My Little Fits: Homecoming Fit Checks

Campus

8 p.m.–12 midnight

Dega After Dark: White Out

Dr. William R. Harvey Museum of Art

Nov 4

Wednesday

Fashion & Basketball

1–4 p.m.

Fashion District: Homecoming Vendor Marketplace

Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center Courtyard

5 p.m.

Lady Tornadoes Basketball vs. Andrew College Lady Tigers

Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center Arena

8:30–11 p.m.

Rip the Runway: Homecoming Fashion Show

Callahan Gymnasium

Nov 5

Thursday

Students Meet Alumni

3 p.m.

The Connecting Junction: Alumni & Student Link-Up

William Savery Library

7–9:30 p.m.

The Dega Social Season: A Social Affair

Royal Coronation of Mr. & Miss Talladega College
Henry Swift DeForest Chapel

Nov 6

Friday

The Yard Comes Alive

12 p.m.

Celebrating 100 Years of Silsby Science Hall

Student Poster Showcase and Reception
Savery Library

12–4 p.m.

18 & 67 Yard Experience

Student & Young Alumni Yard Show / Pep Rally
Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center Courtyard

5–7 p.m.

Black Hollywood Cinema: Homecoming Greek Step Show 2026

Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center

8 p.m.–12 midnight

The Late Plate: Homecoming Late-Night Eats

Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center Courtyard

9 p.m.

Dega Soundstage: Homecoming Concert 2026

Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center Arena

Nov 7

Saturday

Game Day & Basketball

2 p.m.

Lady Tornadoes Basketball

vs. Georgia Southern University East Campus Golden Eagles
Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center Arena

4 p.m.

Tornadoes Basketball

vs. Georgia Southern University East Campus Golden Eagles
Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center Arena

Nov 8

Sunday

One More Time

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

One More Time: R&B Farewell Brunch

Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center Courtyard

Farewell

Schedule is subject to change.

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Homecoming Highlights

Friday • November 6 • 12–4 PM

18 & 67 Yard Experience

Student and Young Alumni Yard Show and Pep Rally.

Friday • November 6 • 9:00 PM

Dega Soundstage

Homecoming Concert 2026 inside the Hawkins Center Arena. Artist information to be announced.

Friday • November 6 • 5–7 PM

Black Hollywood Cinema

Homecoming Greek Step Show 2026 at the Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center.