Apply for Homecoming Court
Homecoming is an opportunity to celebrate your Tiger Pride and make lasting memories with your campus community. Homecoming Court is designed to honor members of the student body who have made a significant contribution to the life of the university.
Applications are due via TigerLink and LSU Box by 11:55 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Fill out the application using the TigerLink form button linked below. This year, applicants must also submit a video as part of their Homecoming Court application. Page three of the Tigerlink application asks for a link to your unlisted YouTube video submission.
Applicants will be asked to submit information on their academic awards and honors, involvement in campus organizations, participation in service projects, and experience with jobs or internships. Applicants will also be asked to submit a short video (three minutes or less*) detailing their response to the following questions:
- In what ways has your time at LSU shaped your character, values, and sense of purpose?
- How have these experiences prepared you to represent the LSU student body as a member of the Homecoming Court?
*Videos longer than three minutes will not be considered by the judges.
2026 Homecoming Senior Court Selection Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, July 1 | Homecoming Court Application opens on TigerLink. |
| Sunday, September 6 | Applications due on TigerLink by 11:55 p.m. |
| Monday, September 7 | Staff member from Campus Life and Student Advocacy & Accountability verify applicants' eligibility: gpa requirements, Disciplinary Checks and Official Academic Classification. |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Campus Life staff member notifies students who are not eligible by 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday, September 8 – Friday, September 11 | First Round applications reviewed by LSU Faculty & Staff judges. Scores are processed by the Court Advisor. |
| Monday, September 14 | Applicants who are selected to move on to the interview round will be notified by
email before 5 p.m. Note: We will no longer be announcing Court at the Fall Fest stage show. |
| Wednesday, September 16 – Friday, September 18 | 30 candidates will be interviewed by a new panel of judges to determine the final 12 members of the 2025 Homecoming Court. |
| Wednesday, September 23 | The 2025 Homecoming Court members will be notified via email and posted on the Campus Life website by 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, September 27 | Mandatory Informational Meeting for selected Court Members. Time: 6:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, October 7 at noon until Sunday, October 11 at 11:59 p.m. | All LSU-Baton Rouge, LSU Veterinary, and LSU Law students vote for Homecoming Royalty from 12 senior candidates via TigerLink. |
| Saturday, October 17 | Homecoming Court recognized at football game half-time. Homecoming Royalty announced. |
Court Eligibility
The LSU Homecoming Court will consist of 12 student representatives from the senior class. Applicants must have completed 90 or more hours and be graduating in the 2026-2027 academic year (December 2026, May 2027, or August 2027). Exception: A student in a five-year program with at least 136 hours is a senior. If you are interested in applying but not sure how you would be classified, reach out to the Campus Life office for assistance.
Selection Rounds
The Homecoming Court Advisor strives to select LSU Faculty and Staff who are good judges of LSU student academic achievement, campus involvement and representation for the University. While students may be familiar to some judges, we ask that judges treat each applicant on their own merit as a representative of LSU.
The Court Advisor will seek out at least three judges to consider the first round of Homecoming Court applications.
Applicants will be asked to submit information on their academic awards and honors, involvement in campus organizations, participation in service projects, and experience with jobs or internships. Applicants will also be asked to submit a short video (three minutes or less) detailing their response to the following questions:
- In what ways has your time at LSU shaped your character, values, and sense of purpose?
- How have these experiences prepared you to represent the LSU student body as a member of the Homecoming Court?
The Homecoming Court Advisor strives to select LSU Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni who are good judges of LSU student academic achievement, campus involvement and representation for the University. While students may be familiar to some judges, we ask that judges treat each applicant on their own merit as a representative of LSU.
The Court Advisor will seek out at least three judges to interview Homecoming Court applicants who proceed from the first round to the second round. These judges will not have served in the First Round Application Review.
Judges will interview 30 applicants from the First Round in an effort to identify the final 12 students on the LSU 2025 Homecoming Court.
Voting Process
Through their TigerLink, the LSU student body will vote for students to be named Homecoming Royalty from Wednesday, October 7 at noon through Sunday, October 11 at 11:59 p.m. Students must log into their TigerLink accounts and are limited to one ballot cast. Their ballot will be tied to their myLSU ID and will carry a time/date stamp.
Royalty candidates may only campaign within the guidelines set by the Campus Life office. A copy of those campaign rules will be given to each Senior candidate at the homecoming informational meeting on Sunday, September 27.
Homecoming Events
Don't miss a chance to celebrate
Join on-campus events for students all week and family-friendly activities all weekend.