Pep Rallies & Spirit Week

Monday, October 14

Daily theme: Herky Day
Join the excitement of Herky Day and show us what you’re involved in. Can you find a Herky on campus to selfie with? Let’s make this a day to remember!

Hornets Compete Pep Rally
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Main Quad | Sacramento State
Hosted by Associated Students, Inc.

The Hornets Compete Pep Rally is all about celebrating and showing off what makes Sac State amazing! For example, we’ll have on display are the Hornet Racing Team cars. Join the fun!

Tuesday, October 15

Daily theme: Healthy Hornets
Healthy Hornets Day is all about celebrating wellness and self-care on campus! Whether it’s joining a fitness class, grabbing a healthy snack, or taking a mental health break, today is your chance to focus on what keeps you feeling your best—mind, body, and spirit.

Club Spirit Day Pep Rally
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Main Quad | Sacramento State
Hosted by Student Orgs & Leadership

Join Student Organizations & Leadership and our club/organization community for an afternoon of music, performances and an additional opportunity to learn more about getting involved at Sac State! Be sure to wear your sport club jerseys, club shirts and apparel, and organization colors, to share your pride!

Wednesday, October 16

Daily theme: Hornets Giving Back
Hornets Giving Back is a day to celebrate the power of community and service! Whether it’s volunteering, supporting a cause, or lending a hand to a fellow Hornet, take time today to make a positive impact and show how Hornets lift each other up.

Green & Gold Pep Rally
12:00 p.m. Parade start outside Shasta Hall
12:30 p.m. Main Quad performances
Hosted by Hornet Athletics

Get ready for the ultimate show of school spirit at Sac State’s Green & Gold Rally! This pep rally will have everything you need to get pumped for Homecoming—complete with noise/music, cheerleaders, dance team, and student athletes all coming together to fire up your Hornet pride! Feel the energy as they rally the crowd with performances and spirit that will get you hyped for the big game. It’s time to wear your green and gold, bring the noise, and show everyone what it means to be a proud Hornet!

Thursday, October 17

Daily theme: Hornet Heroes
Hornet Heroes is all about recognizing those who inspire and make a difference! Take a moment today to give a shout-out to the people—whether classmates, professors, friends, family, staff, advisors or anyone —who has mentored, supported, or impacted your life in meaningful ways.

Hornet Heroes Pep Rally
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Main Quad | Sacramento State
Hosted by the Sacramento State Alumni Association

Homecoming is all about celebrating the spirit of Sac State, and today we honor the everyday heroes who inspire us! Who has mentored you, made a difference in your life, or is doing something amazing in the community? At our Hornet Heroes Pep Rally, you’ll have the chance to give a shout-out to your personal hero—whether it's a professor, a classmate, or a friend. Let’s come together and celebrate the people who truly embody the Hornet spirit!

Friday, October 18

Daily theme: Green & Gold Spirit Day
Green & Gold Spirit Day is your chance to show off your Sac State pride! Deck yourself out in green and gold, and join the entire campus in celebrating what it means to be a Hornet—loud, proud, and full of spirit!

Battle in the Hive Pep Rally
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Main Quad | Sacramento State
Hosted by the President's Office

Get hyped for the Battle in the Hive Pep Rally, where live music and Hornet pride collide! Featuring performances by talented student bands, this rally is all about celebrating Sac State with great music, fun giveaways, and high energy. While it’s not a battle of the bands, the excitement will still have you ready for the showdown on the football field!

Herky's Honors - It's time to vote!

Herky's Honors
Meet your Homecoming Court . . .
It's time to vote!

As a part of Homecoming 2024 - The Hive Coming Home, we have a homecoming court recognition program and we're calling it Herky's Honors. It's time to vote on which member of the court will win in the following categories:

Academic Luminary | Athletic Vanguard | Diversity and Cultural Connector | Sustainability and Community Champion

Each of these categories celebrates the excellence of Sac State students who have demonstrated outstanding contributions in their respective areas. Voting closes Friday, October 18!

Cast your vote today!

Dance Marathon - Friday, Oct. 18

Dance Marathon
Friday, October 18, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
North Village Residence Halls

Dance Marathon returns for its 2024 Silent Disco edition and is open to ALL students! KSSU DJs will be spinning tracks from your favorite genres, the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and the Student Alumni Association (SAA) will be serving mocktails, hosting games, and creating a cool kickback lounge area. Dancing, snacks, prizes, and fellow Hornets – what more do you need the night before the big Homecoming game? (Must have a valid Sac State student ID# to register; each student can bring one non-Sac State student guest.)

Sign-up today to be part of the fun!

Homecoming Week Events for Students

Cooking Demo
Monday, October 14
The WELL

Learning to cook can be fun! Students will learn to prepare tasty, easy recipes on a budget that will increase their confidence in following a recipe, safely chopping food, adding fruits and vegetables into their meals.

Space is limited. Register today.

Top Rope Belay
Tuesday, October 15
The WELL

Learn the fundamentals of top-rope climbing and belaying. All necessary climbing equipment, including shoes and harnesses, will be provided during the class.

Time to climb! Sign up today.

Business Student Midterm Study Break
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 15-16, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Midterms got you so busy you've forgotten to feed yourself? The College of Business Office of Student Engagement's got you! Register to come by and get some food on us!

Register for Tuesday (10/15)

Register for Wednesday (10/16)

Hire to Career Workshops
Wednesday, October 16, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Career Center. Lassen Hall

The interview is your opportunity to convince the employer that they should hire YOU rather than someone else! The key to a successful interview is preparation! Find out what employers are looking for in competitive candidates and learn a technique for basic interviewing called the STAR Method.

Don't miss this opportunity!

AI Hackathon
Friday, October 18, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Carlsen Center, Sacramento State

The AI Hackathon aims to provide a platform for students to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and vision in AI, while also promoting a culture of learning and knowledge-sharing among peers. This competitive event kicks off on Oct. 18, with a second day of final presentation on Oct. 25

Learn more about how to join a hackaton team!

Cap Radio Garden Days
Friday, October 18, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Behind Cap Public Radio, Sacramento State

The Cap Radio Garden donates hundreds of pounds of food to the ASI Food Pantry each year, feeding over 2,000 students and families in need of fresh food. Please join us in this service-learning project to keep fresh food flowing onto campus.

Let's ride! Register today.

Table Tennis Tournament
Friday, October 18, 1 - 3 p.m.
Games Room, The University Union

Join us for a table tennis tournament in the Union Games Room. Winners will receive a prize tbd. Must be a current Sac State student to compete.

Find out how to play!

Opportunity to Give Back!

Dine & Donate with Panda Express
Wednesday, October 16, ALL DAY
Order online, any location

Skip the cooking and let Panda Express do the work while supporting scholarships for Sac State students. Order online using the code below at ANY Panda Express for pickup or delivery and 28% of proceeds will go directly to scholarships for our students. You can even schedule your order up to 7 days in advance!

Yay! I want to place my order! Use code: 926855

Homecoming Food Drive
October 14-19

All donations benefit the ASI Food Pantry. Monetary donations welcome in addition to select food products. Drop-off times will be Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Harper Alumni Center, or at the Homecoming Festival on Saturday, October 19 from 3 - 6 p.m.

More info on participating