Homecoming Week
Homecoming Week at the University of North Georgia (ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½) is a lively celebration of school spirit, tradition, and community, held during basketball season in the spring. Each year has a new theme to keep things exciting. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni join in various activities and competitions to show their pride.
Events include competitions, spirit activities, and the Homecoming Bash. At the game, the Dean Hyams Award and the Nighthawk Nine Award are given out to honor student achievements in leadership, academics, athletics, and community service, while alumni come back to reconnect and celebrate the university's progress.
Homecoming Week strengthens connections and celebrates traditions, creating lasting memories for everyone.
Homecoming 2026: Nighthawks in Wonderland
Past Homecoming Themes
2025 - There’s No Place Like ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
Students, alumni, faculty, and friends clicked their heels together and followed the road back to where the heart is - right here at the University of North Georgia! Our 2025 theme, “There’s No Place Like ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½,” celebrated the unique spirit, pride, and community that make our university feel like home. From dazzling decorations and spirited competitions to unforgettable events, Homecoming 2025 brought the magic of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ to life. The Nighthawk community came together to honor traditions, cheer on the teams, and create memories that reminded everyone - there’s truly no place like ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½!
2024 - In My ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Era
“In My ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Era,” celebrated the journey of every Nighthawk - past and present. Just like the eras of a great album, each student and alum had their own story to tell, and Homecoming was the perfect time to bring them all together. From cherished traditions to new memories, Homecoming 2024 was all about reliving the past, celebrating the present, and stepping into the future - because every ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Era is one to remember.
