Homecoming 2025

Homecoming 2025: November 3 - November 8

Homecoming brings together current students, faculty, and staff and welcomes alumni back to campus in celebration of Spartan Pride at San José State University. Over the years, Homecoming has become an annual tradition encompassing a week of fun-filled events all aimed at showcasing school spirit. Go Spartans!

Be sure to bring your SJSU Tower ID and have the SJSU Sammy App on your phone to check into every event!

All Week

Department Door Decorating Competition

SJSU Departments all across campus will be getting in the Spartan Spirit and decorating the doors to their offices with neon colors, swag, and decorations! More details will be posted here as we approach Homecoming week.

Check back in soon for the sign up form

RSO Social Media Video Competition

SJSU Recognized Student Organizations across campus  compete in a social media video competition celebrate their organization, SJSU, and the homecoming theme for a monetary prize. Open to ALL RSOs, Fraternity & Sorority Chapters, and other Student Groups

Sign up to participate here! 

Monday, November 3

Taste of the Bay

12pm - 3pm, 7th Street Plaza

Join us for our 3rd annual Taste of the Bay food festival this Homecoming – where campus pride meets local flavor with tasty eats, refreshing sips, and lively entertainment

Tuesday, November 4

Block Party

4pm - 7pm, 7th Street Plaza

6th Annual Homecoming Block Party! To get us into the Spartan Spirit, we’re transforming 7th Street Plaza into a vibrant cityscape of food, fun, and community! Enjoy delicious bites and soak up the urban vibes at our activity stations featuring games, crafts, and interactive fun. Celebrate Homecoming under the Spartan City Lights with friends, food, and nonstop Spartan spirit! See you at the Block Party!

Wednesday, November 5

Veterans Day Celebration

TBD

Thursday, November 6

18th Annual Fire on the Fountain

4:00pm - 9:00pm, Tower Lawn 

Rally together at SJSU's hottest tradition, the 18th Annual Fire on the Fountain! Come rally with your fellow Spartans and enjoy free food, free swag, an inflatable challenge course, games, and entertainment from 5pm-9pm on Tower Lawn. Come enjoy the spectacular fire show, fireworks and pep rally featuring SJSU football players and cheer squad!

RSO's Sign-up to Table at FOF!

Alumni Social 

5:30pm - 8:00pm, Smith/Carlos Lawn

Come back to campus and join us for a social that includes food, drink, entertainment, lawn games, and SJSU giveaways. All graduation years are welcome to attend.

Saturday, November 8

Homecoming Game: SJSU vs Air Force

4:00pm, CEFCU Stadium

Halftime: Meet the Homecoming Court and Royalty

Representing San José State University as Homecoming Royalty is truly an exhilarating experience and one of the highest distinctions received by any student. The Homecoming Court is composed of six Spartans, with two Royalty winners (regardless of gender). 

Bring your SJSU Tower ID and SJSU Sammy App on your phone for event check in. Masks are highly encouraged. Events are wheelchair accessible. For more information or additional accessibility needs, please contact Student Involvement. 

Questions? Contact Student Involvement at getinvolved@sjsu.edu.