Event Schedule

We hope you will choose to participate in this year’s Homecoming Events. Please note the schedule is still subject to change. Additional details will be added as they become available. If you have any questions, please contact the Dean of Students Office at 706-272-4428. 

Student Events

Thursday, Feb. 20 
  • 5:00 pm Trivia Night
    Think you’ve got what it takes to claim the top spot? Gather your team and put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Night in the Pope Student Center! Compete in a fun, fast-paced game covering a variety of topics for your chance to win big! The Winning Team walks away with a CASH Prize. Runners Up gets Spirit Packs for their teams.
  • 7:00 pm Home Basketball Game in Bandy Gym
    Roadrunner Nation, it’s game time! Bring the energy and pack the Bandy Gym at 7:00 PM to cheer on our Roadrunners as they take the court! Let’s make some noise and defend our home turf – It’s Homecoming Week!
Friday, Feb. 21
Grab your family and friends and head to Burr Park for a night of Roadrunner pride and excitement! Kick off the evening with family-friendly activities at 5:00 PM, then cheer on the Homecoming Parade at 5:30 PM as it rolls down Hamilton Street. Stick around for the Pep Rally at 6:00 PM, and cap off the night with Alumni & Friend Socials at 6:30 PM in Downtown Dalton.
  • 5:00 pm Family Friendly Activities in Burr Park
  • 5:30 pm Homecoming Parade on Hamilton Street
  • 6:00 pm Pep Rally in Burr Park
  • 6:30 pm Alumni & Friend Socials Downtown Dalton
Athletics – Cafe Ostro
DOS – Cherokee Brewing & Pizza
SOE – El Maguey
Health Professions – Dalton Brewing Company
WSOB – Jeffersons
SOAS – Mariscos
Saturday, Feb. 22 
  • 2:00 pm Homecoming Basketball Game 
    Homecoming Game & Coronation!  Join us at 2:00 PM in Bandy Gym to cheer on the Roadrunners and witness the Homecoming Court Coronation at halftime! Don’t miss the excitement! Students get in free with a valid student ID.
  • The Homecoming BASH will be from 8 pm to midnight at The Crown Mill Event Space. Tickets are on sale now. $15/students in advance or $25 for invited guest in advance. Ticket prices increase by $10 at the door. This is a GLOW-themed formal dance party with a live DJ. Beer and Wine can be purchased for those who are 21+. A transportation shuttle will run from Mashburn Hall to the event venue throughout the evening.

Community Events

Thursday, Feb. 20
  • 5:00 pm Trivia Night
    Think you’ve got what it takes to claim the top spot? Gather your team and put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Night in the Pope Student Center! Compete in a fun, fast-paced game covering a variety of topics for your chance to win big! The Winning Team walks away with a CASH Prize. Runners Up gets Spirit Packs for their teams.
  • 7:00 pm Home Basketball Game in Bandy Gym

    Roadrunner Nation, it’s game time! Bring the energy and pack the Bandy Gym at 7:00 PM to cheer on our Roadrunners as they take the court! Let’s make some noise and defend our home turf – It’s Homecoming Week! Buy your tickets in advance – https://dsroadrunners.com/sports/2021/2/3/hometown-ticketing.aspx
Friday, Feb. 21
Grab your family and friends and head to Burr Park for a night of Roadrunner pride and excitement! Kick off the evening with family-friendly activities at 5:00 PM, then cheer on the Homecoming Parade at 5:30 PM as it rolls down Hamilton Street. Stick around for the Pep Rally at 6:00 PM, and cap off the night with Alumni & Friend Socials at 6:30 PM in Downtown Dalton.
  • 5:00 pm Family Friendly Activities in Burr Park
  • 5:30 pm Homecoming Parade on Hamilton Street
  • 6:00 pm Pep Rally in Burr Park
  • 6:30 pm Alumni & Friend Socials Downtown Dalton
    • Athletics – Cafe Ostro
    • DOS – Cherokee Brewing & Pizza
    • SOE – El Maguey
    • Health Professions – Dalton Brewing Company
    • WSOB – Jeffersons
    • SOAS – Mariscos
Saturday, Feb. 22

The event schedule is subject to change. You must be a currently enrolled student with a valid Roadrunner ID to participate.