Events Schedule
SIU Homecoming is proudly sponsored by the SIU Student Programming Council.
Check back in over the summer for updates to the 2025 schedule of events!
Wednesday Before Homecoming Week
Homecoming Blood Drive
Location: Student Center Renaissance Room
Time: 9am-4pm
The American Red Cross and SIU are teaming up again to host the annual Homecoming Blood Drive!
Monday, October 20, 2025
Official Homecoming Kick-off and Pep Rally
Location: Faner Plaza
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Community Welcome.
Homecoming Proclamation
Location: Faner Plaza
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Community Welcome.
Fall Involvement Fair
Location: Faner Plaza
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Come check out many of the registered student organizations on our campus
RSOs can sign up here
Homecoming Elections Open
Location: D2L
Time: 8:00 a.m.
SIU Students only
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Homecoming Elections
Location: D2L
Time: All day though Friday at noon.
SIU Students only
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Homecoming Elections
Location: D2L
Time: all day
SIU Students only
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Saluki Block Party
Location: Lincoln Drive (in front of Pulliam)
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Come out to the SIU Homecoming Block Party! This event is free to attend for the community and students! There will be games, a DJ, a rock wall, photo booth, caricature artists, Mr. Twist- the balloon guy, and some fun rides.
Food vendors will be on-site for purchase. Vendors will be announced soon!
For the safety and enjoyment of all single-serve containers only, no glass bottles, no underage drinking, no solicitation, no pets, and no smoking.
Community Welcome.
Homecoming Elections
Location: D2L
Time: all day
SIU Students only
Friday, October 24, 2025
Alumni Events
Check out the Alumni Association page to find all of the various alumni events!
Homecoming Elections closes (Noon)
Location: D2L
SIU Students only
Saturday, October 25, 2025
SIU Homecoming Parade
Location: Downtown Carbondale
Time: 10 a.m.
Community Welcome.
Saluki Tailgate
Location: Saluki Row
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Community Welcome.
Saluki Football vs. TBA
Location: Saluki Stadium
Time: 2 p.m.
Community Welcome.
Homecoming Royalty Announcement
Half-time of the football game.