Homecoming

 

Cheerleaders running across football field with WCU flags

Welcome Home, Catamounts!

Homecoming is an annual week long series of events held on the beautiful main campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Events are held throughout campus all week long, culminating with the Homecoming Football game and the announcement of the Catamount Nobility winner and runner-up. From a carnival on the Central Plaza, to the Homecoming Parade in Sylva and the football game at in E.J. Whitmire Stadium, nothing says "fall" like homecoming in Cullowhee!

 

Annual Homecoming Traditions

WCU students riding a homecoming carnival ride

Annual Carnival

Every year, WCU hosts an annual carnival to kick off the start of Homecoming, a staple for our Catamounts, Staff, Faculty, and community. Join in the fun, complete with rides, carnival games, and fair food!

October 20th and 21st
UC Lawn and Central Plaza
4–9 pm
Paws and cheerleaders waving from homecoming parade float

Homecoming Parade

Celebrate homecoming with us as WCU parades through Downtown Sylva on Friday night!

October 23rd
Main Street
Downtown Sylva, NC
6:00 pm
WCU alumni gathered for post parade party

Alumni Parade Party

Kick off Homecoming weekend at the Alumni Parade Party! Downtown Sylva transforms into a vibrant Catamount celebration with live music across multiple venues, a sea of purple and gold, and the lively energy that only Homecoming can bring. RSVP today!

October 23rd
Main Street
Downtown Sylva, NC
6:00 pm

student on another student's shoulders celebrating homecoming

Homecoming Tailgate

Students, alumni, and community are all welcome!

October 24th
Game Day Parking Lots
11 am–2:30 pm
Football players giving a high-five

Football Game

Your Western Carolina University Catamounts will hit the field again for this year's Homecoming Football Game. Show your purple pride in E.J. Whitmire Stadium and come cheer on your Catamounts as they take on Chattanooga!

October 24th
E.J. Whitmire Stadium
2:30 pm Kickoff

Buy Game Tickets
Buy Game Parking Passes

Catamount Nobility

Our Homecoming Nobility are outstanding students, both academically and in the community, and exemplify what it means to be a Catamount. The Catamount Nobility winner and runner-up will be announced at halftime during the homecoming football game.

October 24th
E.J. Whitmire Stadium
Football Game Halftime

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Homecoming Week Schedule