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Students

Four students pose and smile for the camera at the Homecoming Block Party, wearing blue beaded necklaces, with a food truck and other attendees on the lawn behind them.

Centennial Homecoming 2027

Homecoming Royalty

Members of the Homecoming Court in blue sashes cheer and clap during the crowning ceremony, with a signed UNCA Alumni Association 1994 banner and a painted Bulldog banner on the wall behind them.

Homecoming Royalty

Nominations and applications will open for students on Monday, January 11 (the first day of class!)

Student Schedule of Events

Student schedule of events for Wednesday, February 17, 2027
Wednesday, February 17
9 p.m. | SRC/University Heights

Nearly Naked Mile

The Nearly Naked Mile is a one-mile “fun run” around the UNC Asheville campus. To participate, students can donate one item of clothing and register to run a quick lap around University Heights. Clothing donations will be donated to the Asheville Homeless Network.
Student schedule of events for Thursday, February 18, 2027
Thursday, February 18
8 p.m. | Blue Ridge Room, Highsmith Student Union

UNC Asheville’s Got Talent!

Discover talent across campus at our first ever UNC Asheville’s Got Talent! Singers, dancers, comics, and more are invited to compete before a panel of judges who decide which talent will rise above the rest. Registration is open to Registered Student Organizations, athletic teams, even individual students!
Student schedule of events for Friday, February 19, 2027
Friday, February 19
3 p.m. | Greenwood Field

Baseball Game
7–10 p.m. | Highsmith Student Union

Homecoming After Dark
Student schedule of events for Saturday, February 20, 2027
Saturday, February 20
12–2 p.m. | Parking lot across from Sherrill Center (P11)

Alumni + Friends Tailgate
12–2 p.m. | P11

Game Day Tailgate
1 p.m. | Greenwood Field

Baseball Game
2 p.m. | Kimmel Arena

Women’s Basketball Game
4:30 p.m. | Kimmel Arena

Men’s Basketball Game
8–11 p.m. | The Restoration

Homecoming Dance

Close out Homecoming festivities at The Restoration Asheville. Students and alumni will receive complimentary food and two beverages. Bring your dancing shoes!