Elon University celebrates Homecoming Week from Oct. 6 through Oct. 10, with a host of events for students.
Elon students will kick off Homecoming Week on Monday, Oct. 6, with a series of events that bring the campus community together in celebration of Phoenix pride. From long-standing traditions to signature gatherings, the week offers opportunities for students to connect, celebrate and create lasting memories ahead of Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.
A detailed schedule and event descriptions can be found on the Elon Homecoming 2025 Student Edition website. For questions or additional information, visit PhoenixCONNECT, or contact Student Involvement at studentinvolvement@elon.edu, 336-278-7214, or stop by Moseley 205. Also, be sure to follow Student Involvement on social media for updates about student-centered events during Homecoming Week.
Week-long Events
SGA Royalty Court Voting
All Day | PhoenixCONNECT
All students have the opportunity to vote on the 2025 SGA Homecoming Royalty Court. Visit PhoenixCONNECT for more details and to cast your vote. Voting ends Friday, Oct. 10, at 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 6
Tree Walk with the Office of Sustainability
Noon – 1 p.m. | Meet in front of Alamance
Join Elon’s arborists on a walk around campus to learn about Elon’s trees, including the Tree Trail, the arborist’s favorite tree and insider information on the maintenance and sustainability of the Elon urban forest. Registration is required.
Tuesday Oct. 7
Homecoming Week College Coffee
9:40 a.m. | Moseley Terrace
Come out to a special Homecoming edition of College Coffee as Elon celebrates with treats and prizes! There will also be special performances by the Elon Cheer and Dance Teams, and the Homecoming E’s will be on display.
Voting on the E’s
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Moseley Terrace
Students can vote on their favorite E while enjoying food and music! There will also be opportunities to win Homecoming swag.
SGA Trivia
8:30 – 10 p.m. | McBride Gathering Space, Numen Lumen
Join the Student Government Association and Royalty Court Nominees in Elon University trivia! This is a great way to meet those on the Homecoming Court and learn more about Elon!
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Food Truck Frenzy & the SUB Homecoming Student Celebration
5 – 8 p.m. | Koury Parking Lot
Join Elon Dining and SUB, as they celebrate students during Homecoming Week! Food Truck Frenzy tickets can be purchased using Phoenix Cash, Food Dollars, Meal Dollars, cash or credit. The event will include music, swag giveaways and more.
Voting on the E’s
5 – 8 p.m., Koury Parking Lot
“All We Do is Step, Stroll, and Hop?: What is a Black Greek?”, sponsored by NPHC
7 p.m. | McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Speaker Rasheed Ali Cromwell will lead an inclusive dialogue to provide prospective for both current members and non-members of Black Greek Letter Organizations, increasing their understanding of the culture and context of these organizations.
Thursday, Oct. 9
Voting on the E’s
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Medallion Plaza
NPHC Homecoming Step Show
7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) | McKinnon Hall
Join the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) for the return of the NPHC Homecoming Step Show – an interactive experience that draws the audience into a variety of stories, stunts and steps. Watch Divine 9 fraternities and sororities battle it out on the stage in a series of dance steps, music selections and show themes. Tickets are free for students and $10 for alumni. Tickets can be reserved online.
SUB Coffeehouse featuring Lakin Music
10 p.m. | Irazu
Friday, Oct. 10
Voting on the E’s
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Young Commons
Rock the Block & Homecoming CONCERT featuring the Plain White T’s
6 – 9 p.m. | Young Commons
Don’t miss this annual celebration and community block party to kick off Homecoming weekend festivities with the entire Elon community of students, alumni, and faculty/staff. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, yard games, inflatables and a fireworks show. Plus, the Homecoming Concert returns this year with the Plain White T’s set to perform at 7:30 p.m.!
SUBCinema: Movie in Turner Theater
10:30 p.m. | Nosferatu
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
Saturday, Oct. 11
Student Tailgating
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Global Basketball Courts
Join in the pre-game festivities, including food trucks, give-a-ways and music! Food and drinks will be provided.
SGA Crowning of Homecoming Royalty
After the 3rd quarter during the football game in Rhodes Stadium
Celebrate all members of the Homecoming Court and see two students be crowned as this year’s “Homecoming Royalty.”
SUBCinema: Movie in Turner Theater
8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. | Nosferatu