SUU Homecoming 2025
Published: September 08, 2025 | Author: Southern Utah University | Read Time: 5 minutes
The new academic year is in full swing, and Southern Utah University has invited students, alumni, and the Cedar City community to join in T-Bird Nation's Homecoming Celebrations held September 22-27.
Sunday, September 21
Women's Soccer vs Portland State University
SUU's Women's Soccer team will compete against Portland State University in the Thunderbird Soccer Field at 1 p.m.
Monday, September 22
Homecoming Kickoff Party
Kick off Homecoming week with a party on the Library Quad from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The party will feature free activities and snowcone's. Attendees can grab a burger or hot dog from the Chartwells booth and hang out on the lawn as T-Birds celebrate the start of Homecoming week.
Tuesday September 23
Chillin' on the Quad
This event will take place on the Library Quad from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Students will be able to complete three traditions by taking a picture with President Jerry Sherratt's bust, the Leadership Spoon, and Gunther the Rock. The Sherratt Library will be providing popsicle's and music from Thunder 91.
Pep Rally and Powder Puff
Learn cheers, complete traditions, and cheer on our student athletes at the Homecoming Pep Rally in the Eccles Coliseum at 7 p.m. The annual Powderpuff flag football game will follow the pep rally with a special halftime performance.
Wednesday September 24
Service Event
Community Engagement Center invites you to attend a special Homecoming Service Event at the Sharwan Smith Student Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded at the event, including a $200 Campus Store gift card, along with SUU swag and HOPE Pantry gift bags.
International Food Fair
The International Food and Festivals Fair will be held in the Sharwan Smith Student Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Fair will showcase the rich cultural heritage and cuisine of 15 countries represented by SUU's international student community.
Hosted by the International Student Ambassadors (ISA), this event promotes cultural awareness and fosters a deeper understanding of global traditions across the Southern Utah University campus by celebrating the diversity and unique contributions of each nation.
Battle of the Bands
This annual event will take place in the Upper Quad from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The hottest local bands will be competing in Thunder 91'sBattle of the Bands. It will be an electric night of live music, high energy, and local talent competing for the judges' choice and audience choice prize
Thursday September 25
Signs and Snacks
T-Birds can show their school spirit at this come-and-go poster decorating party on the Library Quad from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables, chairs, and supplies will be provided. After the event, the artwork will be displayed around campus.
Rivalry Rally
T-Birds are invited to America First Events Center at 5 p.m., where they can get their faces painted, make posters, and get a snack before the rivalry Volleyball Match vs Utah Tech.
Women's Volleyball vs. Utah Tech
In this game, the Thunderbirds will compete against their WAC Conference rival, Utah Tech. The game will be played at 6:30 p.m. in the America First Events Center.
Alumni Awards Banquet
The annual Alumni Awards Banquet will take place on Thursday, September 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gilbert Great Hall of the Hunter Alumni Center. Three individuals will be recognized for their contributions in their respective professions and for their exemplary service to Southern Utah University and their communities. Members of the Class of 1975 will also be recognized as the newest members of the 50 Year Club.
Friday September 26
Parent and Family Weekend
SUU is excited for the Parent & Family Weekend on September 26 & 27. Check-in starts at 6:30 pm on Friday, September 26, before the Forever Red event.
Forever RED, White & You
Held on the scenic Upper Quad, this event will feature live music from Good Vibrations: A Tribute to The Beach Boys and Rhinestone Rodeo, food trucks, scholarship giveaways for current students, and much more. The night will conclude with a thrilling nighttime spectacular you won't want to miss.
This event is free and open to all--so bring your dancing shoes, your T-Bird pride, and join in a magical night "Surfin' SUU"!
Saturday September 27
Simply a Miracle 5K Fun Run
All proceeds from the 5K support families who have experienced infant loss, including families in southern Utah. Students can come and check off the "Pay It Forward" tradition on their Tradition Keeper by taking part in this meaningful event. There will be both a 5K and a 1-mile option.
Registration, Check-in, and events will begin at 7:00 a.m. Registration will close at 7:45 a.m.
Race will begin promptly at 8 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast
This delicious event will take place in the R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center (CC), Parking Lot at 9 a.m. The pancake breakfast is a free family family-friendly event that is open to the public, with fresh hot pancakes served by SUU's retired faculty and staff. Attendees can enter to win swag, a SUU quilt, jump in a bounce house, and reconnect with classmates and friends!
Homecoming Parade
The Homecoming Parade takes place on University Boulevard at 10 a.m. and features a combination of floats, vehicles, marching bands, dancing groups, and plenty of candy!
Football Student Tailgate
Students are invited to get their faces painted, make posters, eat food, and hang out with campus clubs before the Homecoming Football Game from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Parking Lot 14.
Football vs University of West Georgia
The Thunderbirds will take on West Georgia in the Eccles Coliseum at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 28
Women's Soccer vs Utah Tech
SUU's Women's Soccer team will compete against Utah Tech in the Thunderbird Soccer Field at 1 p.m.
Those wishing to join in the celebration can find continued updates, as well as accurate times and locations, for the full schedule of Homecoming Events on SUU's Homecoming webpage. To purchase tickets to any events, please visit tbirdtickets.com or call 435-586-7872.
Tags: Campus CurStu Community Homecoming
Contact Information:
Brooke Heath
435-586-5400
brookeheath1@suu.edu