Point System Breakdown | ||
EVENT / ACTION | PLACING | POINTS |
General Meetings Sept 8, 2026 | Required attendance | 75 pts |
| Banner Contest | 1st Place | 300 pts |
| 5K Fun Run | Participation | 10 pts per participant Max 50 pts Additional 50 pts |
Husker Games *New for 2026! Individual winners | 1st Place | 400 pts |
| Blood Drive | 1st Place | 300 pts |
| Food Drive | Maximum | 300 pts |
High-Demand Items | 5 pts each | |
All Other Items | 1 pt each | |
Canned Vegetables | 0 pts each | |
| Showtime at the Coliseum | 1st Place | 300 pts |
Attendance | 1 point per spectator Max 15 pts | |
Yard Games Tournament
| 1st Place | 300 pts |
| Battle of the Bands | Attendance | 1 point per spectator Max 25 pts |
Lawn Displays * FSL Groups only | 1st Place | 300 pts |
| Parade | 1st Place | 300 pts |
Fitness Classes
| Participation | 10 pts per individual Max 50 pts |
| Volunteering | 10 pts per individual Max 100 pts | |
Timeline & Deadlines for Student Competitions | ||
DATE | TIME | EVENT / ACTION |
Sept 8, 2026
| 5 to 5:30 p.m. | MANDATORY MEETING - Homecoming 101: What to Expect & How to Get Involved @ Nebraska Union |
Sept 15, 2026
| 5 to 5:30 p.m. | MANDATORY MEETING - Homecoming 101: What to Expect & How to Get Involved @ Nebraska Union |
Sept 18, 2026
| 4 p.m | DEADLINE: Student Competition entries are due Banner Contest • 5K • Husker Games • Showtime at the Coliseum • Yard Games Tournament • Food Drive |
Sept 21, 2026
| 8 a.m. | Signup opens for Blood Drive donors and volunteers |
Sept 22, 2026
| 5 to 5:30 p.m. | MANDATORY MEETING - Homecoming Meeting, Part I: Points Overview & Rules for Participating in Student Competitions @ Nebraska Union |
5:30 to 6 p.m. | MANDATORY MEETING - Homecoming Meeting, Part II: Parade Participant Meeting @ Nebraska Union | |
Sept 23, 2026
| 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Homecoming Banners are due - drop off dried banners at the ASUN Student Government office. @ Nebraska Union, Room 136 |
5 p.m. | DEADLINE: Homecoming Parade entries are due | |
Sept 25, 2026
| 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Homecoming Banners pickup Greek Groups and Residence Halls can retrieve their banner to hang on their chapter house or building. @ Nebraska Union, Room 136 |
Sept 26, 2026
| 10 to 11 a.m. | 5K Fun Run Participation Points. Extra points for groups wearing costumes! @ Nebraska Union Plaza |
Sept 27, 2026
| TBD | Husker Games Competition @ TBD |
Sept 27, 2026
| 6 to 8 p.m. | Mandatory Practice for Showtime at the Coliseum @ Nebraska Union, Ballroom |
Sept 28–Oct 1, 2026
| Blood Drive Competition Points + Volunteer Points. | |
Sept 28–30, 2026
| 1 to 4 p.m. | Drop off items for Food Drive Competition Points @ University Health Center, Room 123 |
Sept 28, 2026
| 6 to 7 p.m. | Performer Check-In for Showtime at the Coliseum @ Coliseum at the Campus Rec Center |
8 to 10 p.m. | Showtime at the Coliseum Competition Points + Attendance Points @ Coliseum at the Campus Rec Center | |
Sept 29, 2026
| 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Yard Game Tournament Competition Points @ Vine Street Fields |
Sept 30, 2026
| 8 to 10 p.m. | Battle of the Bands Attendance Points @ Bourbon Theatre (downtown on O Street) |
Oct 2, 2026
| 9 a.m. | DEADLINE: Lawn Displays must be completed. Competition Points |
10 to 11 a.m. | Judging of Lawn Displays Greek Groups must have ONE representative on site at their display when the judges come by. | |
5:30 to 8 p.m. | Cornstock Festival Volunteer Points @ Memorial Stadium, East Plaza | |
5 to 6 p.m. | Line up for Homecoming Parade @ R Street | |
6:30 p.m. start | Homecoming Parade Competition Points + Volunteer Points | |