Homecoming and Family Weekend

Students celebrate being Hurricanes with others by welcoming parents, siblings, and loved ones to discover more about their life here at Georgia Southwestern. As part of the GSW family, we invite you to experience everything our beautiful campus has to offer from viewing our athletic events to participating in various planned activities. We also encourage you to explore the historic town of Americus and Sumter County by visiting our unique shops and restaurants including boutiques, local fair-trade coffee shop, gift shops, two national parks, and a state park.

Family Weekend coincides with the campus-wide Homecoming festivities. View the full Homecoming and Family Weekend schedule to plan your visit to Georgia Southwestern! 

Friday, October 25^th

President's Classic Golf Tournament  |  Griffin Bell Golf Course
Make plans to grab your clubs and head to Griffin Bell Golf Course on Friday, October 25 to take part in the 15th Annual President's Classic Golf Tournament benefiting GSW Athletics. This four-person scramble will offer morning and afternoon tee times with lunch served to all players at noon. Join Surge and have some fun on the links! *Please register in advance to reserve your spot!

Family Weekend Drop-In  |  Windsor Hotel Lobby
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the Department of First-Year Experience and Student Success to pick up your Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024 schedule for the weekend and a family weekend gift.

Historical Windsor Tour | Windsor Hotel Lobby
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Windsor Hotel was founded in 1892. Join the historic Windsor hotel staff in a 45-minute guided tour highlighting the historic qualities of the property. On the tour, participants will visit areas of the hotel that are not open to the public. There is no cost to attend!

Haunted History Tour  |  Windsor Hotel Lobby
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Join the historic Windsor hotel staff for a spooky 45-minute guided tour highlighting the historic qualities of the property as well as telling our ghost stories. There is no cost to attend!

Saturday, October 26^th

Canes Family Brunch  |  Dining Hall
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join the Department of First-Year Experience and Student Success and the Office of Alumni Engagement for a brunch menu full of your favorites! Payment is required at the door, and a reservation is not required. Parking will be located in the lots adjacent to the Marshall Student Center.

Softball Match  |  Softball Field
12:00 pm
Cheer on our Lady Canes as they face off against Chipola College in this exhibition match!

Canes Bingo  |  2nd Floor SSC Conference Rooms - Near Chick-fil-A
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Test your luck and join GSW staff and other families for Canes Bingo! All participants will have a chance to win. Students are welcome!

Homecoming Tailgate  |  Soccer Field
Set up beginning at 9:00 am | Tailgate from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bring your tailgating supplies and lawn chairs and join the Department of First-Year Experience for the Hurricane Tailgate! *Tailgate spots are first come, first serve! No reservation is required.

Women's Soccer Match  |  Hurricane Field
5:00 pm 
Cheer on our Lady Hurricanes while they take on Lander University during an evening of Homecoming festivities.