Homecoming 2023
Campus, Family & Alumni Activities for Homecoming Week
Reinhardt Homecoming Week 2023: October 23rd - 28th
This year’s theme is “Haunted”. Get ready for a fun week of showing school spirit and getting geared up for the thrill of Halloween!
Announcement of Royal Court
The RU community would have cast their votes for the Court, but the competition is still on! After announcing the Reinhardt Royal Court Finalists, the next five days will be full of campaigning and making final votes for the Homecoming King and Queen! The announcement and crowning of the King and Queen will take place during half-time at our Homecoming Game!
- 7:00PM-8:00PM: RU Pep Rally/ Royal Court Announcement, Hasty Student Life Center Plaza
Jersey Day
Tuesday will start Spirit Week! Since, the theme is Rein” Haunt”. There will be dressing up each day leading to the Homecoming Game. The theme for Tuesday is Jersey Day. Who has the greatest RU Spirit?! Athletes rock your jerseys. Let’s see blue and gold across campus! (Don’t have a jersey? Rock your best RU gear)!
- 6:30PM-8:30PM: Women’s Volleyball vs. Brenau University, Brown Athletic Center
- Come out and support the Women’s Volleyball team as they compete against Brenau University!
- 7:00PM-9:00PM: Common Ground
- 7:30PM – 9:30PM: Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert- FPAC
Barbie & Ken Day
We all know that the new Barbie movie had even the smallest Barbie fans lining up at the movie theaters, all over the world! Wednesday will be all about Barbie & Ken. Those best dressed will have the opportunity to be entered to win a gift card! Who will be RU’s Barbie & Ken this year?!
- 6:00 PM -8:00 PM: Trunk or Treat- Hagan Chapel
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Men’s Soccer vs. Tennessee Wesleyan University, Ken White Field
- Come out and support the Men’s Soccer team as they compete against Tennessee Wesleyan University!
- 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Women’s JV Volleyball vs. Bryan College, Brown Athletic Center
- Come out and support the Women’s Soccer team as they compete against Tennessee Wesleyan University!
- 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Women’s Soccer vs. Tennessee Wesleyan University, Ken White Field
- Come out and support the Women’s Soccer team as they compete against Tennessee Wesleyan University!
90's Day
It’s throwback Thursday! The RU community will be throwing it back to the 90s! Come through with your 90s look and enjoy some of the greatest 90s hits provided by RU Central. Snap a pic and tag Student Activities. Most likes will get a gift card!
- All Day- RU King & Queen Voting Day
Reinhardt Raven Masquerade
- 6:30PM – 8:30 PM: Women’s Volleyball vs. Milligan University, Brown Athletic Center
- Come out and support the Women’s Volleyball team as they compete against Milligan University!
- 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM: Reinhardt Raven Masquerade, Fincher Visual Arts Center
- Show off your best dance moves at the Reinhardt Raven. Wear your best formal wear, and creep on to the dance floor! Dance under the stars at the Fincher Visual Arts Center. Live DJ, food, photo booth, & announcement of the Homecoming King and Queen finalist will take place!
Homecoming Football Day
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Football Tailgating
It’s Reinhardt’s outdoor party of the year! Join the entire Reinhardt community for food and fun beginning at 10:00 a.m. There will be food available for purchase, live music, face painting, yard games, and more!
1:30 PM: Football Game- Let’s Spook the Bulldogs
Support the Eagles as they play Union College beginning at 1:30pm on the Ken White Athletic Field! There will be a student section themed around spooking the Bulldogs (our opposing team). Come dressed up in your best spooky costumes (NO MASKS). Bring your loudest voices and best energy!
Homecoming presentation takes place at half time.
Post Game Activities
The fun doesn't stop with the game! Stick around to experience an 80's Tribute Band, food trucks, and more! There will be plenty to experience for all ages.
9:00pm: RU Scary Movie Night, Bannister Glasshouse
Join the Reinhardt Central staff for a scary movie, “It,” on Homecoming night, Saturday, October 28 at 9:00 PM in the Bannister Glasshouse of the Hasty Student Life Center.
Let’s Go Eagles!!!