Homecoming is a long-standing tradition for students, parents and alumni to work together and celebrate their love and appreciation for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and show Husker pride.

Homecoming week is Oct. 4-10 and will feature events like student competitions and display contests; a campuswide blood drive; homecoming concert; parade; pep rally and jester competition; and the Cornstock Festival.

For homecoming royalty, a king and queen are selected from the student body. Any full-time student who has completed at least 75 hours by the end of spring semester and has a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA are eligible to apply to be a candidate for Homecoming Royalty. All applications are due online by 11:59 p.m. May 9. Applications only will determine which candidates move to the interview phase.

Student are required to choose one of three tracks for homecoming royalty submission:

• Academic track — For students who have made an impact through academics, such as teaching assistants; research assistants; and tutors. This track is not solely for students with high GPAs or in the honors program.

• Athletics track — For students who have made an impact in any type of sport, including intramural sports, equestrian, rodeo, sport clubs and varsity athletics.

• Involvement track — For students who have made an impact through any university club or organizations club (with the exception of athletics) and/or volunteer organizations beyond the scope of the university (e.g. volunteering at a hospital).

Important dates to remember

• May 9 — Applications are due online by 11:59 p.m. (including references)

• May 22 — Interview sign-up. Interviews are conducted via Zoom.

• June — Finalists announced.

Finalists are required to participate in many event festivities during homecoming week. The king and queen are traditionally announced at halftime of the Huskers football game.

Learn more about homecoming at Nebraska online or by contacting Marlene Beyke at unlhomecomingroyalty@gmail.com.