Homecoming 2023
February 5-12
Get ready for Homecoming 2023
Let the countdown begin! Our annual Homecoming is an exciting time at Clayton State
University. Homecoming is all about spirit, pride, and connecting with your alma mater.
And there is no better time to be a part of #LakerNation.
Homecoming Court packets available here
Homecoming Event Schedule
Sunday, February 5
- 3:00 p.m. - Open House Gospel Explosion
Location: Harry S. Downs Center Atrium
This event is FREE and open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. Doors open at 2:45 p.m.
Monday, February 6
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Meet & Greet with Dr. Georj Lewis
Location: James M. Baker University Center, University Commons - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Registration Spirit Day
Location: James M. Baker University Center, First Floor - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Orientation Pep Rally
Location: Athletics Center - The Loch
Tuesday, February 7
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Lunch Break at the Lake
Location: Lakeside, Outdoors - 7:00 p.m. - Student Choice Awards
Location: Student Activities Center
Wednesday, February 8
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Advisement Faculty/Staff Basketball Game
Location: Student Activities Center - Fitness Center
Members of the Clayton State faculty and staff can sign up here - 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. - 80s/90s Night Lakers Basketball Games
Location: Athletics Center - The Loch
Thursday, February 9
- 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Retro Game Day
Location: Library - L-216 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Code Orange
Location: Lakeside Dining Hall
Wear your orange and join Laker Nation for lunch - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Block Party
Location: Laker Hall Pavilion
Friday, February 10
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Service Project
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Service Project
Volunteer assignments are at Smith Elementary and Lake Ridge Elementary
Student, employees, and alumni may sign up here - 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Faculty/Staff Greek Day
Location: James M. Baker University Center, First Floor - 7:00 p.m. - Step Show
Location: Student Activities Center
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and may be purchased through the Greek organizations or online using this link.. Tickets will be printed and available on Monday, January 23.
Saturday, February 11
- 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Homecoming Tailgate
Location: Morrow Station
Alumni VIP Tent access available for active members of the Clayton State Alumni Association. You can become a member today here. - 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - Homecoming Lakers Basketball Games
Location: Athletics Center - The Loch
Sunday, February 12
- 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Alumni Brunch
Location: Kingston Grill, 1105 Main St. Suite 701, Forest Park, GA
Register here. Come celebrate the last day of Homecoming at Kingston Grill, owned and operated by one of our very own Laker alumni. Right down the road from campus in Forest Park, alumni will meet on the covered patio section of this amazing restaurant/bar. No cost but food and drinks will be alumni responsibility. - 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Students All White Day Party (Brunch)
Location: Lakeside Dining Hall - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Metropolitan Opera Event
Location: Spivey Hall