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Homecoming Court Selection

Representing Michigan State University on the Homecoming Court is considered one of the highest honors for MSU seniors. Each year, 10-12 students are selected to the Homecoming Court based on their qualities of leadership, spirit, integrity and achievement through their contributions and involvement at MSU.

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Benefits

Homecoming Court members serve as Spartan ambassadors at numerous university and community events throughout the academic year. The Homecoming Court interacts and networks with alums, students, faculty, staff, administrators and the public, providing court members with the opportunity to represent MSU, particularly the excellence and diversity of MSU students.

Expectations

As Spartan ambassadors, during Homecoming week, court members attend a number of events including:

  • Homecoming Parade – October 10
  • Homecoming Parade Reception – October 10
  • President’s Homecoming Tailgate – October 11
  • Football game – October 11

Additionally, there will be a reception scheduled with MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz in fall 2025 to honor court members and celebrate their selection.  

The above is not an all-inclusive list of the Homecoming-related events that the Homecoming Court will be invited to and/or expected to attend. Additional events will be shared with court members as soon as they’re finalized.

Homecoming Court members are also expected to attend all orientations, trainings and any other related activities as deemed appropriate by the MSUAO. The first orientation is tentatively scheduled for April 19 from 9 a.m. – noon.

Homecoming Court members are representing Michigan State University to alums, donors, students and friends. Therefore, they must abide by the Homecoming Court Expectations and Code of Conduct. Students should review the Homecoming Court Expectations and Code of Conduct prior to applying.

Eligibility and Application

Homecoming Court members must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a full-time MSU undergraduate student and have completed at least 90 credits by the start of the fall 2025 semester.
  • Must have, and maintain, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 from application through the conclusion of their term as a court member, which is typically upon graduation from MSU.
  • Must be graduating December 2025 or Spring 2026.
  • Must be in, and maintain, good academic and disciplinary standing.

All applications are made online. To best prepare your application, please review the Homecoming Court Guide to Application. The application consists of:

Questions regarding the Homecoming Court application should be directed to Nikki Sanders, Homecoming Court Advisor, at hawtho42@msu.edu.

Due to the nature of this application and types of responses required, it's not recommended that you complete your application on a mobile device.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. ET February 24.

Selection

MSU alums, including Homecoming Court alums and MSU Alumni Advisory Board members, and MSU staff are responsible for selecting the Homecoming Court. Court selection will be made and all applicants will be notified regardless of selection by the end of April 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I submitted my application but need to make changes. What do I do? Contact Nikki Sanders, Homecoming Court Advisor, at hawtho42@msu.edu. All changes must be submitted by the application deadline.
  • Is the application deadline flexible? In order to review all candidates’ applications, the deadline isn’t flexible.
  • I’d like to request accommodation for submitting my application. What do I do? Contact Nikki Sanders, Homecoming Court Advisor, at hawtho42@msu.edu. Accommodation should be requested by February 17 to provide us the best opportunity to manage it. Any requested accommodation will be kept confidential and shared only with relevant MSU staff to ensure your request is met to the best of our ability.
  • Do I physically have to be in East Lansing for fall semester 2025? The members of the Homecoming Court serve as Spartan ambassadors at numerous university and community events, most importantly Homecoming. Therefore, court members must be in East Lansing and cannot be away on an education abroad trip or committed to an out-of-town internship.
  • I’m graduating December 2025. Am I eligible? Yes, as long as you’re physically on campus for fall semester 2025 and meet all of the other requirements.