Homecoming is a time of celebration for everyone associated with The Capstone. As partners in our community, there are several ways that you can connect to the UA Homecoming Spirit and experience!

UA Students and Student Organizations

It is time to begin registering for events and activities. The UA Student Homecoming Board offers two Homecoming divisions: the Crimson Division and the Tide Division.

The Crimson Division is open to any student organization or groups of student organizations at the University of Alabama.  Teams participate in up to 10 events. The Tide Division is a smaller version of the crimson division for stand alone organizations or group affiliations to compete in 3-5 events.  Any UA Student is welcome to join the Tide Division, even if you are not a member of a student organization or if you prefer to compete with a specific group of friends in events.

Be Sure To Check Out These Signature Events:

  • Homecoming Parade
  • Day of Service
  • Choreography Competition
  • Pep Rally and Bonfire
  • Homecoming Kick Off Event
  • NPHC Step Show
  • Football Game

Faculty, Staff and Departments

Homecoming is a time of celebration for everyone at The Capstone. As a faculty/staff member or UA department, there are several ways that you can connect to the Homecoming Spirit.

We encourage departments to participate in the Roll Tide Run as teams or have members of your participate in the Canvas Competition. In addition to participating in these fun events, we encourage faculty and staff to experience the Homecoming Parade or Step Show and Choreography Contest with family and loved ones.

If you are a staff member who would be interested in serving as a judge for our homecoming events, contact our Homecoming Executive Director at homecomingexecdirector@gmail.com.

Be Sure To Check Out These Events:

  • Lawn Decoration Competition
  • Roll Tide Run
  • Choreography Competition
  • NPHC Step Show
  • Pep Rally and Bonfire

Local Businesses and Schools

Are you a local business or school who would like to participate in the Homecoming Experience at The University of Alabama? The Parade is a great way for local businesses and schools to participate in the Homecoming experience with as a float, car, walking group, or band/performance group.

In the spirit of connecting the UA campus to the Tuscaloosa/Northport community, we invite your business or school to partake in Paint The Town Red. Student organizations who are vying for The Kathleen Cramer Cup or Tide Trophy bragging rights are assigned to paint Homecoming Theme related murals on local business/school windows. For your participation, you are provided with recognition as a Homecoming week participant and receive free window cleaning after the event. If you want to show your UA pride, then participate in this great opportunity to showcase our student art and to be a part off the homecoming action!

Be Sure To Check Out These Events:

  • Homecoming Parade
  • Step Show
  • Roll Tide Run
  • Choreography
  • Paint The Town Red
  • Pep Rally and Bonfire