Royalty Application

Group image of the twenty Homecoming Royalty Finalists for 2025.

Application for 2026 Homecoming Royalty


Any full-time student with at least 75 hours completed; a 2.75 cumulative GPA; and will be enrolled during the Fall 2026 semester is eligible to apply.

 

There are three (3) separate application tracks:

  • Academics is not meant solely for high GPA or honors students. It is for those that have made an impact through academics, such as TA’s, research assistants, tutors, etc.
     
  • Athletics is not limited to University of Nebraska varsity sports. Sports like intramural sports, horseback riding, club sports, etc. are included.
     
  • Involvement includes all university and community organizations with the exception of athletics (e.g. RSOs, fraternities, sororities, volunteer organizations in the university and Lincoln community).

Timeline

  • Jan 19, 2026  |  Application opens at 9 a.m.
  • Feb 25, 2026  |  Application closes at 5 p.m.
  • Mid-March 2026   |  Notification date for interviews.
  • Late June 2026   |   Selection and notification of finalists.
  • Dates TBA   |    Homecoming Week events and activities.
  • Date TBA   |   Homecoming Royalty announced during halftime of the Homecoming football game.

Questions?  Send a message to the ASUN Homecoming Royalty Coordinator at asun1@unl.edu.