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Homecoming 2023

Join us for a celebration of all things Vols and Rocky Top! Colleges will tailgate, friends will gather, and the Little Vols will march in the parade. Come home and relive great memories while making new ones.

The grand finale of Homecoming week is the UT vs. UConn football game. We hope to see you back at your home, sweet home!

Homecoming 2023 Events

Homecoming Student Judges Interest Meeting (and interest form)

Join in on the Homecoming festivities by being a student judge for UT department /local business competitions. Being a judge is a great way to contribute to...

Homecoming Staff Judges Interest Form

Join in on the Homecoming festivities by being a staff judge for student Homecoming competitions. Being a judge is a great way to contribute to homecoming,...

Sand Volleyball Tournament Registration (Student Organization Competition) (ACE)

Come on out to Sutherland Fields to play a bracket-style, single-elimination volleyball tournament during Homecoming Week! Does your student org have what it...

Paint the Union Registration 2023

Student organizations can show off your UT spirit in this new competition. Organizations will be assigned a glass window section of the Student Union and...

Chalk PED Walkway Registration (UT Departments)

Campus departments are encouraged to come out and showcase their design skills during this campus tradition. Each group will have a small section of Ped...

Chancellor's Homecoming Kickoff (No Registration Required)

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join Chancellor Donde Plowman as she kicks off Homecoming 2023! Chancellor Plowman will lead us in the UT...

Chalk PED Walkway Registration (Student Organizations) (ACE)

Student organizations can showcase their design skills during this campus tradition. Each group will have a section of Ped Walkway to decorate with sidewalk...

Homecoming Office Decorating Competition Registration 2023

We welcome all campus departments to show off their Volunteer Spirit! Decorating can start anytime but please be sure to have your decorations completed by...

Banner Drop from Neyland Registration (Student Organizations) (ACE)

Drop-off times for banners are 9am-11:45am at Neyland Stadium. The actual drop will take place at noon. Please have a representative from your department at...

Banner Drop from Neyland Registration (UT Departments)

Drop-off times for banners are 9am-11:45am at Neyland Stadium. The actual drop will take place at noon. Please have a representative from your department at...

Paint the Town Orange Registration (Knoxville Community Partners Competition)

Knoxville area businesses and community partners are invited to join in celebrating UT Homecoming in a window painting competition. Students will serve as...

Homecoming Bingo Night (No Registration Required)

Join your fellow Volunteers for a special UT traditions themed bingo night! No registration required. Just show up to the Pilot Ballroom in the Student Union...

Tower of Cans Registration (Student Organizations) (ACE)

Organizations are asked to collect cans and then compete to build the tallest tower out of their donations. The scores from this event reflect the amount of...

Tower of Cans Registration (UT Departments)

Join us for Tower of Cans benefiting the Knoxville Community and Smokey's Pantry through FISH. Departments are asked to collect cans and then compete to...

Smokey's Howl Team Participation Request (Student Organizations) (ACE)

Student Organizations are invited to compete in Smokey's Howl Spirit Competition. Groups will rehearse their routine and perform for what is sure to be a...

Volunteer Safari Registration (Student Organizations and Individual Students) (ACE)

Teams will consist of 4 participants. Students who do not belong to an organization or who are choosing to not represent their organization can compete as an...

Lawn Display Registration (Student Organizations) (ACE)

Student organizations can showcase their design skills during this campus tradition. Each group will have a designated area to build and decorate in...

Rocky Top Rally (Pre-parade Celebration) (No Registration Required)

Join the Center for Student Engagement for a pre-parade celebration full of novelties, free food, and other activities right beside the Torchbearer! Rocky...

2023 Homecoming Parade Registration Request (Student Organizations) (ACE)

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to register to participate in the parade by riding, building a float, or walking. Knoxville community is also...

2023 Homecoming Parade Registration Request (UT Departments and Community Partners)

Join us for the 2023 Homecoming Parade! Faculty, staff, students, and community partners are invited to register to participate in the parade by riding,...

Paw Parade Registration Request (Faculty, Staff, and Students)

Bring your favorite four-legged friend to walk in this year's UTK Homecoming Parade! Feel free to dress your buddy up in their favorite Vols attire and have...

UT Singers Homecoming Concert

Join the UT Singers at its annual Homecoming concert at the Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall in the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center. Livestream information can...