In light of ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Homecoming Week has been rescheduled to Nov. 4-9.

Color the Campus

Sunday, November 3 | 11:00AM - 3:00PM | 1st Floor Marshall Student Center

Help us paint the town green and gold at the 2024 Color the Campus event! Help prep campus for Homecoming by painting windows in the Marshall Student Center and strategic locations around campus.

Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.


charit-a-bull food drive

Monday, October 14 - Friday, November 8 | Donations Accepted at the Marshall Student Center

Drop off non-perishable donations to The Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement (MSC 1300).  All donations go to the Feed-A-Bull Pantry on campus.  

High Need: Tuna or salmon, Peanut butter, Breakfast foods (cereal, oatmeal, etc.), Rice, Pasta, Pasta sauce, Canned soup, Hygiene products
Medium Need: Snack items (popcorn, pretzels, etc.), Microwavable meals, Mashed potato or stuffing mix, Canned fruit, Canned vegetables
Less Need: Mac and cheese, Ramen

Sponsored and brought to you by The Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement.

Homecoming Kickoff & Aux Cord Wars

Monday, November 4 | 6:30PM - 9:00PM | MSC Oval Theater

Join us as we kick off USF Homecoming Week! Start the celebration with one of USF's biggest traditions. This is your chance to hang with Rocky, hear the Herd of Thunder band, make memories, enjoy free food, grab promotional items, meet the Homecoming Royal Court, and be engaged with USF Homecoming 2024. This event is free for USF students and the community.

This years kickoff celebration will feature Aux Cord Wars. Hosted by nationally and internationally touring entertainers, Jay Dukes and Trizzy, this event has an old-school DJ competition vibe. For over two hours, audience members get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to control the music to see who can move the crowd by playing the best songs and win cash or prizes on the spot.

Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.

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Round Up Comedy show

Tuesday, November 5 | 8:30PM - 10:00PM | Yuengling Center

This comedy show and pep rally is one of the biggest events of the year. Join us this year for an evening filled with laughter with Trevor Wallace on November 5! Doors will open at 7:30 PM and the show will start at 8:30 PM in the Yuengling Center. 

Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.


Bull Market

Wednesday, November 6 | 9:00AM - 2:00PM | MSC Plaza

Bull Market has become one of the largest and oldest traditions at USF. In it's current location at the MSC, Bull Market is celebrating 25 years in 2024!  Bull Market hosts a combination of student organization, USF departments, Tampa Bay businesses and not-for-profits at an open air, weekly market to promote their events and services to the student population at USF.

Sponsored and brought to you by the Marshall Student Center

Homecoming Ball & Royalty

Wednesday, November 6 | 8:00PM - 11:00PM | MSC Ballroom

USF Homecoming invites you to join the 2024 Royal Court at the Homecoming Ball! Enjoy a night of refreshments, dancing, and celebration as we crown the USF Homecoming Royalty.

Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.


Homecoming Carni-Bull

Friday, November 8 | 5:00PM - 11:00PM | Lot 35

Join us in USF Parking Lot #35, where you can enjoy plenty of rides, food, and performances! There will be a variety of family-friendly and adult rides for all ages to enjoy. All rides/games are free, and food will be available for purchase.

Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.

Running of the Bulls Parade

Friday, November 8 | 6:30PM | Watch along Holly Drive, Genshaft Drive and Alumni Drive

The Running of the Bulls Homecoming Parade is an event to remember. Come be a part of a USF tradition and support your favorite student organizations, local businesses, and USF departments! There will be watch parties and lots of fun along the route, so be sure to walk around! It's the perfect environment for families and students alike. Learn more about the route, watch parties, and parking information here.

Interested in having your organization or group participate in the parade? Click here for the parade application. Campus departments, organizations, and community partners are welcome to register! Please be sure to review the Parade Handbook for all guidelines and regulations. 

This year's Grand Marshal is General (ret.) Frank McKenzie, a retired Marine Corps General who is a renowned expert on global security. The University of South Florida is so fortunate to have him on our team as the Executive Director of both the University of South Florida’s Global and National Security Institute and the Florida Center for Cybersecurity. 

Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.

muma college of business homecoming parade watch party

Friday, November 8 | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | Muma College of Business Atrium and Breezeway

Please join us on Friday, October 18 to watch the USF Homecoming Parade at the Muma College of Business from 5-8 pm. There will be free food and beverages from this year’s event sponsors. We will be giving out free t-shirts to registered guests while supplies last. There will also be music provided by Street Laced DJs. We will be watching the parade go by our building at 6:30 pm. We hope you can join us!

Register today! 


usf football vs NAVY: Salute to Service Game

Saturday, November 9 | 12:00 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium

Head over to Raymond James Stadium to support your USF Bulls as they take on Bill the Goat on Saturday, November 9th! Please review this Know Before You Go Video before heading to the game.

Students, download the Herd Perks App at the Apple Store or on Google Play to get your free student ticket. Need a ride to and from the game? Bulls Blitz is your ride there to support your Bulls! Bus pick-up is from the Marshall Student Center Bus Loop and begins 3 hours prior to kickoff. The last bus leaves the MSC 45 minutes before kickoff. All students must have their USF Student ID. 

Bulls Country, purchase your 2024 South Florida Football tickets. #HornsUp

Sponsored and brought to you by USF Athletics.


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